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Category: Underground Railroad

Crossing Into Canada

October 28, 2022 Ken Johnston

The feeling of Freedom were so many things inside of me at this moment as I crossed into Canada early…

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Posted in: African Ancestors, Call of Ancestors, Canada, Freedom, mile marker, New York, Philadelphia, Resistance, Underground Railroad, Walking

Media Interview on Arrival in Buffalo

September 6, 2022 Ken Johnston

Here’s a very nice story from WGRZ Channel 2 on my arrival in Buffalo today. The interview was recorded in…

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Posted in: Harriet Tubman, Interview, Media Interview, Murals, New York, Underground Railroad

Itinerary to Canadian Border

September 4, 2022 Ken Johnston

My itinerary for this week’s Walk to Freedom journey to the Canadian border. 9/04 Lockport/Amherst, 16 mi 9/05 Amherst/Buffalo, 8.2…

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Posted in: mile marker, New York, Underground Railroad, Walking

Ain’t I A Woman – Arriving in Seneca Falls

August 24, 2022 Ken Johnston

As I arrived in the Town of Seneca Falls today, I noticed this billboard promoting the New York State Equal…

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Posted in: Harriet Tubman, Media, New York, Seneca Falls, Townships, Underground Railroad

The Norway Spruce Planted in Honor of Harriet Tubman

August 15, 2022 Ken Johnston

In Auburn I was introduced to Judith Bryant, a descendant of Harriet Tubman. As I was very moved by the…

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Posted in: Auburn, Harriet Tubman, Interview, New York, Trees, Underground Railroad, Video

Journey to Harriet Tubman’s Home

August 8, 2022 Ken Johnston

Tomorrow morning I expect to arrive at the Harriet Tubman Home, part of the Harriet Tubman National Historic Park. In…

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Posted in: Harriet Tubman, Underground Railroad, Video

The Third Mrs. Galway & the Utica Rescue

August 7, 2022 Ken Johnston

Deirdre Sinnott is an author, researcher, and activist for social change. She grew up in the region of Utica, New…

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Posted in: Interview, Resistance, Underground Railroad, Utica

The First Day

July 15, 2022 Ken Johnston

The first day of my walk is now behind me. The success of it is highlighted by what I was…

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Posted in: New York, Underground Railroad, Walking

Walk to Freedom Announcement

July 12, 2022 Ken Johnston

Dear Friends: I am embarking on a new walking journey that I am super excited and nervous about at the…

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Posted in: Canada, New York, Underground Railroad, Walking

Walk to Freedom South Jersey Itinerary

April 26, 2022 Ken Johnston

Walk to Freedom Itinerary  Retracing the Southern New Jersey’s Underground Railroad Dear Friends of Freedom, Our walking itinerary was updated…

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Posted in: New Jersey, South New Jersey, Townships, Underground Railroad, Walking

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