The Underground Railroad

Harriet Tubman

• Made more than 19 trips with the Underground Railorad
• She helped more than 300 slaves escape the South
• She served as a spy and a nurse during the Civil War

LEvi Coffin

• He and his wife helped more than 2,000 slaves escape from the South
• He inspired other white citizens to help slaves escape
• His home became known as "Grand Central Station"

John Fairfield

• John came from a family that owned slaves
• He would pose as a slave trader to help assist slaves in their escape
• He once led 28 slaves to freedom by leading them in a funeral procession

William Still

• Led nearly 60 slaves to freedom each month
• He kept detailed records of the slaves he helped despite needing secrecy