Underground Railroad Star Unsung Heroines

Underground Railroad Star Unsung Heroines is a compelling course that uncovers the extraordinary lives of women who defied oppression and fought for freedom. Featuring figures like Harriet Tubman, Harriet Jacobs, Mary Elizabeth Grigsby, Ellen Craft, Sojourner Truth, and Catherine Coffin, this course explores their daring escapes, leadership roles, and contributions to the abolitionist movement. Participants will also delve into the activism of Mary Ann Shadd Cary, the Grimké sisters, Lydia and Abigail Mott, Eliza Harris, Henrietta Wood, and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Through their stories, discover how these women challenged gender norms, risked their lives for justice, and shaped the Underground Railroad into a symbol of resilience and hope.