Underground Railroad

Auburn, New York wants to educate even more people on the life and work of renowned abolitionist Harriet Tubman.

The corner of E. Genesee and Pine Streets served as the center of the Underground Railroad in Syracuse, with Jermain Loguen serving as station master.

Festivities began with a flag raising event at city hall Friday.

Two Central New York properties were recently nominated to the State and National Registers of Historic Places. WAER News decided to dig a little deeper…

Syracuse Stage’s newest play tells a fascinating story of an Underground Railroad escape to freedom, here in Central New York 180 years ago. The main…

This weekend the City of Syracuse marks 152nd Anniversary of when African Americans learned they would be freed from slavery. The Juneteenth Flag Raising…

Most people have heard of or seen the Jerry Rescue Story and Monument. You might also know the Mission Restaurant downtown gave safe harbor to escaped…

Many people have walked or driven right past one of the most prolific passageways of the Underground Railroad in Syracuse…and never even knew it. Why is…

With the start of the holiday season, staff at the Barnes-Hiscock Mansion in Syracuse has spent the past few days decorating for the many events planned…

Auburn residents Friday celebrated the unveiling of a plaque in honor of little known abolitionist and friend of Harriet Tubman, Morgan “Luke” Freeman.…