Reaching freedom’s shore
Look and you’ll see another tiny, quiet river town with a quaint historic district loaded with shops and locally owned businesses. Look closer and you’ll find layers of history hiding some real American heroes.
All posts tagged: Underground Railroad
This summer I’m letting my nerdy, history-loving side out to play. I’ll be exploring various spots in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana that played roles in the Underground Railroad.
Underground Railroad: Fee Villa
Along the river are a lot of those little blink-and-you-miss-them towns. You know the kind that have a sign saying, “Welcome,” then 10 feet later one saying “Thank you for visiting.” They’re charming, usually hiding some kind of gem – either a great locally-owned shop or restaurant, or someone with a great life story. One thing you can count on is they always have a story to tell.
Up next: Summer shenanigans
I’m breaking my no-preview rule because I am just so gosh-darned excited for my summer adventures!
Washington, Ky.: Take a walk through time
The more I explore Kentucky, the more surprised I am by how many very interesting and beautiful things lurk in the next holler. One of the places that inspired me recently was a small village just south of Maysville, Ky. When I walk on flagstone sidewalks along Main Street, it’s easy to imagine hearing the clop of hooves on the road. What is harder to imagine is the impact the people of this blip on the map have had on the world.
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