FREEDOM JOURNEY APP

The Ohio River played a unique and integral role in our nation’s journey to freedom. Be guided along the Southern Ohio River border in discovery of the many remarkable stories of courage across the Underground Railroad. Thousands of brave and resourceful Freedom Seekers escaped enslavement and travelled northward toward self-determination and were helped by abolitionists and conductors along the perilous journey.

From well preserved sites, historical societies and museums, to lesser known locations and key individuals that are credited with contributing to the movement, the Freedom Journey App honors the interconnectedness of these spaces with the intrepid spirits, who with fortitude and resolve, followed the North Star toward the Ohio River and beyond in search of refuge and liberty.

Engage with this region’s unique history and distinct UGRR sites. Here, you’ll find deeper connection through enriching, accessible content, with supporting visuals and summaries for sites and key individuals. This digital platform leads to the pivotal stories that honor those, who against all odds, pursued freedom.

These brave souls and specific locations still have much to say.