An Internet Hotlist on Underground Railroad

created by MrsPoage

Introduction
In addition to using books and magazines to find out about Underground Railroad, why not also use the power of the Internet? The links below will get you started.

The Internet Resources

'Follow the Drinking Gourd' - You Tube video about the Drinking Gourd song.
Aboard the Underground Railroad - 'Aboard the Underground Railroad: A National Register of Historic Places Travel Itinerary introduces travelers, researchers, historians, preservationists, and anyone interested in African American history to the fascinating people and places associated with the Underground Railroad. The itinerary currently provides descriptions and photographs on 60 historic places that are listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places, America's official list of places important in our history and worthy of preservation. It also includes a map of the most common directions of escape taken on the Underground Railroad and maps of individual states that mark the location of the historic properties.'
Melrose Plantation - An interactive site through a southern plantation. Also offers excellent narrative on the lives of slaves on the plantation.
Music of the Underground Railroad - Music was used to give clues to runaways. This site allows you to listen to the music and read the lyrics of these meaningful songs.
National Geographic Underground Railroad Escape - This is an interactive site that allows you to take the trip to freedom. You will have many choices to make, just as the slaves did.
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center - Discusses information about the Underground Railroad, participants, consequences and dangers faced.
Pathway to Freedom - This is an interactive site with many links that will give you an idea of what slaves went through to reach freedom.
People of the Underground Railroad - Accounts of the conductors of the Underground Railroad and the consequences they faced.
The Language of Quillts - This site discusses how quilts were used as secret messages to help the slave traveling the Underground Railroad.
Underground Railroad Video and Quiz - This is a video explaining the Underground Railroad and many of the people involved. After you watch the video, try taking the quiz to test your knowledge.

Content by MrsPoage, PoageC@usd385.org
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Last revised Thu Jul 15 5:41:45 US/Pacific 2010