Welcome
The Friends of Freedom Society, Inc.
- Ohio Underground Railroad Association is a grassroots,
all volunteer non-profit organization, whose sole purpose is to
research, identify, document and preserve Underground Railroad
sites throughout Ohio. If you are interested in Ohio's Underground
Railroad, please join us as a member!
2010
Tour
Mark your
calendar to join FOFS on October 16, 2010 for ‘The River-to-Lake
Trail, Northbound to Freedom Tour’.
Please
click here for more details and registration.
Paynes
Crossing
Please
join the Wayne National Forest and the Friends of Freedom Society
in commemorating the history of Paynes Crossing as an Underground
Railroad site. The Friends of Freedom Society Underground Railroad
historic marker was dedicated on Saturday June 19, 2010 at 11:00
a.m. at the Payne Cemetery. This dedication was in conjunction
with the Wayne National Forest. For a review of the news coverage
please click below:
http://www2.nbc4i.com/news/2010/jun/19/1/cemetery-gets-historic-marker-06994-vi-16798/
Chillicothe
Woman Headed for Hall of Fame
Chillicothe
woman headed for Hall of Fame Connecting people to their roots
and educating children always have been passions for Beverly
Gray. Those passions have caught notice of many over the years,
most recently the state, which will induct Gray into the Ohio
Women's Hall of Fame.
http://www.cillicothegatzette.com/article/20090824/NEWS01/908240301/-1
Flushing
UGRR Museum Curator to Receive Prestigious Award
On June 6, 2008 Flushing Ohio resident and Curator of the Flushing
UGRR Museum, John Mattox was recognized for the prestigious award
he will receive from Ohio University next week. He will be receiving
an honorary Doctorate degree in public service for his dedication
and contributions to the community and his work in Underground
Railroad history. The ceremony will be held on June 14, 2008 at
Ohio University in Athens.
Freedom
Seekers Book Available SOLD
OUT
From Ohio River communities
to ports on Lake Erie; from free Black, Quaker and Native American
communities that dotted the state, to the staunch abolitionist
towns in the Western Reserve, Freedom Seekers: Ohio and the
Underground Railroad documents one of the most remarkable
stories in Ohio's history: The Underground Railroad. Quantities
are limited.
Call
for Committee Members
The Friends of Freedom
Society is asking members to step forward and share your talents
on behalf of the organization. Please contact FOFS Executive Committee
at info@OhioUndergroundRailroad.org
o volunteer!
| Summit |
Each year the Friends of Freedom Society sponsors the
Ohio Underground Railroad Summit in October. Please join us! |
| Preservation |
Ohio's rich Underground Railroad History must be preserved. Join
with us in creating a list of endangered sites. Markers
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The FOFS Ohio Underground Railroad Marker Program includes historic markers
for your community and flags for individual sites.
In cooperation with the Friends of Freedom Society, the Ohio Department
of Transportation has designated portions of U.S. Route 23 and State Route
4 as the River-To-Lake Freedom Trail.
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| Ohio
Research |
Doing
Research - If you are interested in researching Underground Railroad history, this
page may help you get started.
Regions - Through our effective network of regional coordinators
and county agents, there are now numerous Underground Railroad
projects underway in every corner of the state.
Information about Underground Railroad history and activities can be
found here.
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| Education |
We believe that Underground Railroad history belongs in Ohio classrooms.
A great example is the Research History class in
Washington Court House. Be sure to check out our booklist. |
| Events |
Learn about upcoming events |
| Newsletter |
Learn about recent and upcoming happenings in our
newsletter, The Freedom Seekers. |
| Quilt |
Display the Ohio Underground Railroad Quilt in your community. |
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