EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 29 MIN
Wisconsin's Underground Railroad
from Milwaukee PBS Digital · host Milwaukee PBS
Send us Fan MailIn the wake of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, freedom seekers began fleeing North, following Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers through the state into Canada to safety. Join Milwaukee PBS as we explore National Historic Landmarks, hear accounts of what empowered those who fled to escape and uncover what still remains of Wisconsin’s role in The Underground Railroad.Thank you to the assistance of the following partners:Wisconsin Historical SocietyCivil War Museum, KenoshaMilwaukee County Historical SocietyMilton House MuseumRacine Heritage MuseumWisconsin Black Historical SocietyUW-Milwaukee Old World WisconsinWaukesha Historical SocietyFirst Presbyterian Church of RacineFind more programs at https://www.milwaukeepbs.org/stream
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Send us Fan Mail In the wake of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, freedom seekers began fleeing North, following Wisconsin’s lakes and rivers through the state into Canada to safety. Join Milwaukee PBS as we explore National Historic Landmarks, hear accounts of what empowered those who fled to escape and uncover what still remains of Wisconsin’s role in The Underground Railroad. Thank you to the assistance of the following partners: Wisconsin Historical Society Civil War Museum, Kenosha Milwa...
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