Underground Railroad - Places to Visit
In nearby locations in Ontario, Canada
John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum, 859 Puce Road, Lakeshore, 35 kilometres east of Windsor. Named for an escaped slave who, with his wife, raised nine children in a 1846 log cabin that was also a safe house for other former slaves. A video in the cabin tells the family’s story. www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.org
Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, 21975 A.D. Shadd Road, North Buxton, 15 kilometres southwest of Chatham. In 1849 a local abolitionist group bought 3,650 hectares for escaped slaves to homestead. By the 1860s, more than 2,000 people lived in what became known as the Buxton Settlement. A 20-minute film introduces the settlement. On the grounds are an 1852 log cabin and the one-room schoolhouse used from 1861 to 1968. www.buxtonmuseum.com
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, 29251 Uncle Tom’s Road, Dresden, 30 kilometres north of Chatham. Josiah Henson settled here in 1842 and the story of his helping other escaped slaves put down new roots in his Dawn Settlement may be the basis for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.www.heritagetrust.on.ca
In Michigan
Dr Nathan Thomas House- Schoolcraft - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/mi1.htm
Second Baptist Church - Detroit - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/mi2.htm
Loren Andrus Octagon House - http://octagonhouse.org/
National ParK Service list of sites in many states - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/states.htm
John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum, 859 Puce Road, Lakeshore, 35 kilometres east of Windsor. Named for an escaped slave who, with his wife, raised nine children in a 1846 log cabin that was also a safe house for other former slaves. A video in the cabin tells the family’s story. www.undergroundrailroadmuseum.org
Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, 21975 A.D. Shadd Road, North Buxton, 15 kilometres southwest of Chatham. In 1849 a local abolitionist group bought 3,650 hectares for escaped slaves to homestead. By the 1860s, more than 2,000 people lived in what became known as the Buxton Settlement. A 20-minute film introduces the settlement. On the grounds are an 1852 log cabin and the one-room schoolhouse used from 1861 to 1968. www.buxtonmuseum.com
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site, 29251 Uncle Tom’s Road, Dresden, 30 kilometres north of Chatham. Josiah Henson settled here in 1842 and the story of his helping other escaped slaves put down new roots in his Dawn Settlement may be the basis for Harriet Beecher Stowe’s 1852 novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin.www.heritagetrust.on.ca
In Michigan
Dr Nathan Thomas House- Schoolcraft - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/mi1.htm
Second Baptist Church - Detroit - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/mi2.htm
Loren Andrus Octagon House - http://octagonhouse.org/
National ParK Service list of sites in many states - https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/states.htm
Local History Links
Oakland Regional Historic Sites (ORHS) is a collaboration among the historical agencies of the greater Rochester, Michigan area, sponsored and led by the Rochester Avon Historical Society. The database is designed to provide a one-stop resource for anyone interested in exploring our community's historic sites, thereby encouraging local history education and research, appreciation and support of our resources, heritage tourism and pride of place.
Understanding that a community's greater identity can cross municipal boundaries and encompass more than one county, city, village or township, the designers of this resource have intentionally created it with a regional scope. Although our site has begun with the listing of historic sites in the greater Rochester area, we hope that neighboring communities will join our effort and make this a truly regional resource.
Understanding that a community's greater identity can cross municipal boundaries and encompass more than one county, city, village or township, the designers of this resource have intentionally created it with a regional scope. Although our site has begun with the listing of historic sites in the greater Rochester area, we hope that neighboring communities will join our effort and make this a truly regional resource.
The Oakland County Historical Commission interacts with the County's many local historical societies, historic preservation organizations and County departments in order to promote interest in Oakland County's rich heritage. Specifically, we:
Meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of each month.
- Locate, and make available in the County Library, research documents such as historic maps and local community history books
- Sponsor educational workshops and forums
- Celebrate Oakland County's history through events like the ceremony installing the original Courthouse bell in our new Courthouse
Meetings are usually held the first Tuesday of each month.
The museum is the primary site for learning about and preserving the history of the greater Rochester area in Oakland County, Michigan, as a representative of similar communities throughout Michigan.
Located in Stoney Creek Village, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this 16-acre museum complex was home to the Taylor and Van Hoosen families dating back to 1823. It features structures original to the property from 1840 to the early 20th century. Presented in a restored 1927 dairy barn are well-designed and informative exhibits highlighting the settlement, agriculture, industry and cultural evolution of this community. The museum serves as the repository for artifacts and archives related to the greater Rochester area and offers access for research.
Located in Stoney Creek Village, which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places, this 16-acre museum complex was home to the Taylor and Van Hoosen families dating back to 1823. It features structures original to the property from 1840 to the early 20th century. Presented in a restored 1927 dairy barn are well-designed and informative exhibits highlighting the settlement, agriculture, industry and cultural evolution of this community. The museum serves as the repository for artifacts and archives related to the greater Rochester area and offers access for research.
We are the oldest county-based historical society in Michigan, and are open to all with an interest in history. We’re an independent, self-sustaining non-profit organization, founded in 1874 by the area’s pioneers. We are entrusted with remembering the lives, lessons, and legacies of those who came before us. Pine Grove Historical Museum is named for Governor Moses Wisner’s homestead, where we have made our headquarters since 1945, after acquiring it from the Wisner family. The Museum offers tours, events, research, and historical programs.
Annual events here include the July Summer Social and the December Victorian Open House, both featuring tours, entertainment, exhibits, and activities for all ages. Throughout the year we present our Mini-Lecture series – informal, engaging lectures by local presenters on a wide variety of topics.
Annual events here include the July Summer Social and the December Victorian Open House, both featuring tours, entertainment, exhibits, and activities for all ages. Throughout the year we present our Mini-Lecture series – informal, engaging lectures by local presenters on a wide variety of topics.
General History Links
Geography Bee Link
http://nationalgeographic.org/bee/study-corner
http://nationalgeographic.org/bee/study-corner
UpFront
Student sign-in "WestNYT16".
http://upfront.scholastic.com/
Student sign-in "WestNYT16".
http://upfront.scholastic.com/
America's Story from the Library of Congress
This website is full of interesting stories!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
This website is full of interesting stories!
http://www.americaslibrary.gov/index.html
Spy Stories from the Revolutionary War
All sorts of information from Mount Vernon on spying in the revolutionary War, with the Culper Code they used and all!
http://www.mountvernon.org/mobile-apps/the-agent-711-revolutionary-spy-adventure-app/spy-stories/
All sorts of information from Mount Vernon on spying in the revolutionary War, with the Culper Code they used and all!
http://www.mountvernon.org/mobile-apps/the-agent-711-revolutionary-spy-adventure-app/spy-stories/
AMC Series on Spies in the Revolutionary War: Turn
This is a link to the website for the series, which is recommended by the Mount Vernon website.
http://www.amc.com/shows/turn
This is a link to the website for the series, which is recommended by the Mount Vernon website.
http://www.amc.com/shows/turn
9-11 Memorial Interactive Timeline
This website was designed by the memorial to help all understand the event and receive accurate appropriate information as they chose through their own personal interaction.
http://timeline.national911memorial.org/#/Explore/2
This website was designed by the memorial to help all understand the event and receive accurate appropriate information as they chose through their own personal interaction.
http://timeline.national911memorial.org/#/Explore/2