Skip to content

Walk to Freedom

Walking for the preservation of our civil rights
  • My Story
    • Media
    • Testimonials
  • Blog
    • 2022 Photo Gallery
  • FAQs
  • Other Walks
    • Selma to Memphis 2018
      • The Freedom Route
      • David Ruggles Center
      • Walk to Freedom Playlist
    • Belfast to Derry 2019
  • Support

Blog

Hair-breadth Winter Escape from Slavery to Freedom

December 17, 2025 Ken Johnston

While researching stories for my next Walk to Freedom, I came across this daring escape to Detroit from Boone County,…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: African Ancestors, Detroit, Essex County, Great Lakes, Underground Railroad, Windsor

Mapping My Way to Freedom – Essex County, Ontario

December 13, 2025 Ken Johnston

As I plan my Walk to Freedom from Detroit into Canada tracing the footsteps of African America Freedom Seekers fleeing…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: African Ancestors, Canada, Essex County, ON, Underground Railroad, Walking Tour, Windsor

Register Now for the Detroit Kwanzaa Walk to Freedom

December 10, 2025 Ken Johnston

Gather the family for a Kwanzaa Walk to Freedom learning about the history of the Underground Railroad in downtown Detroit.…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Detroit, Walking Tour

The Passing of Harriet Tubman’s Descendants

December 9, 2025 Ken Johnston

I am sad to have learned two of Harriet Tubman’s descendants recently passed. Ms. Pauline Copes Johnson, of Auburn, NY…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Auburn, Bristol Borough, Harriet Tubman

My Spirit Free – Amen

Ken Johnston

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Call of Ancestors, Canada, Underground Railroad

Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

December 6, 2025 Ken Johnston

I am grateful to the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum, the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society, and the Josiah Henson…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: African Ancestors, Buxton, Canada, Josiah Henson

Detroit Kwanzaa Kinara Lighting Ceremony

December 5, 2025 Ken Johnston

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Detroit, Kwanzaa

Walking Itinerary – Detroit to Dresden

December 2, 2025 Ken Johnston

Cancelled: Detroit Kwanzaa Walk to Freedom Itinerary Day 1: Friday December 26, 2025 Update: Due to the inclement weather expected…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Buxton, Detroit, Great Lakes, Ontario, Underground Railroad, Walking, Windsor

Letter from A Friend of the Cause

December 1, 2025 Ken Johnston

After reading a letter from a friend of the cause, register here for a Christmas Eve Walk with Harriet

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Christmas Eve, Eastern Shore, Maryland, Freedom, Friends, Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad

People Welcoming Walk to Freedom – Niagara Falls to Owen Sound

September 11, 2025 Ken Johnston

During our recent Walk to Freedom, Cindy, Annie, and I, met so many wonderful people along the 266 kilometer trail…

Continue Reading →

Posted in: Uncategorized

Post navigation

Page 2 of 30
← Previous 1 2 3 … 30 Next →

Recent Posts

  • Burlington County Celebrates America’s 250th
  • Poquessing Trail of History Robert Purvis & Anniversary of the Fugitive Slave Act
  • Bogs, bugs, freedom and loss: walking alongside Ontario’s early Black settlers
  • Gale Carter and the Tower of Freedom
  • Buxton Liberty Bell
Copyright © 2026 Walk to Freedom — Escapade WordPress theme by GoDaddy