COLUMBUS – Ohio is making it easier than ever for travelers to walk in the footsteps of freedom seekers. Governor Mike DeWine, the Ohio Department of Development, and TourismOhio today announced the continued growth of the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail, adding seven new primary sites and four secondary sites to the statewide route. The […]
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ODNR opens Freedom Trail honoring Ohio’s Underground Railroad history
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources website. GALENA — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) recently conducted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the very first Heritage of Freedom Trail in the state at Alum Creek State Park, which commemorates Ohio’s history related to the Underground Railroad. […]
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Ohio unveils historic Underground Railroad Trail
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Department of Development and TourismOhio has announced the launch of a new statewide trail on Ohio.org for history enthusiasts interested in exploring Ohio’s past. On June 14, 2022, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 340 designating September as International Underground Railroad Month. With this passage, Ohio joined 11 other states in honoring this historic movement. “It is important that we remember the […]