BROOKLYN HEIGHTS — Hidden among the streets and sidewalks of Brooklyn is a rich abolitionist history.
From homes of prominent leaders in the movement to churches that were stops along the historic Underground Railroad, the borough was a hub of abolitionist activities, leading up to the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation, which freed millions of enslaved African-Americans. Brooklyn was also home to a thriving free, black community.
The city continues to honor these places and people through plaques and historical landmarks, many of which can still be visited today. Here are some of the stops on the Underground Railroad that you can visit:
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To learn more about New York City’s abolitionist and underground history, see the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission’s interactive story map of landmarks associated with Abolitionist & Underground Railroad History: https://bit.ly/2Tc4y8d.