Safe Houses: The Underground Railroad in Fall River

[@kathleencarroll9298]

It's good to know that there are folks who will stand against evil. They were truly heros! They put their lives and family lives at risk!!! This video was very well done. Thank you.

[@joanseddon3589]

An excellent, high quality, positive example of Fall River's history. Please be sure to show it to our children in the Fall River Public School System as a part of their History and/or Civics class. It is something to be proud about Fall River.

[@eas8381]

I'm proud that my family opened their home in Kansas to assist in the Underground Railroad. No human should have to experience such atrocities. I will continue to carry on my family's beliefs (that of Dr. MLK, and many others) and pray that one day people will be judged by their character and not the color of their skin.

[@nicolewalz9997]

Mlks new statue legit says they will come bring justice by force . Seems about liberal

[@eleanorsmith9706]

Thanks so much for this information. Thanks to all those who played a part in the Underground Railroad.

[@alexandermarquis6197]

In my wild imagination, I saw tracks that lead into the ground. Symbolizing the journeys start sight unseen. Loved it thanx 👍

[@froey198033]

I painted a couple of houses in the highlands where they still have the tunnels under the houses.

[@patvee7]

This is so fascinating. To think that many of these stops were right in my neighborhood growing up. Amazing work FRCMedia, thank you!

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

I really enjoyed this. Thank y’all so much. It’s very inspiring to learn of the people willing to risk so much to do the right thing. ❤️

[@rogercarroll1663]

thank you for this.

[@ramonakearns2101]

I love history. I'm so proud of my ancestors because I'm standing on their shoulders and sharing whatever information I can find with the youth. Because they need to know how important people of color have contributed to this country.

[@bryann9481]

Great job.. more FR historic videos

[@lennyluzitano8920]

Fall River anti slavery society of Fall River..... wonderful..

[@ssss2787]

Shout to white folks that would help us . Even though anybody with a human heart would know to help ppl being keep under their will . It still means a lot . To be raise in the south and fight against injustice despite losing you’re life and family you still fight for what is right . I’m sure they play a special role in heaven . God blessed them both our ancestors as well . ❤️

[@PeaceIsYeshua]

Thank you so much for that. There are definitely many of us white people who would still put our lives on the line for y’all-or anyone being unjustly treated. Much, much love to your people. ❤️

[@bernadettealmeida2847]

Thank you💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐🇺🇸

[@thomaslinton5765]

The statutory fine for aidding and abetting the escape of a slave was $1,000. Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, Section 7. "a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars, and imprisonment not exceeding six months, by indictment and conviction before the District Court of the United States for the district in which such offence may have been committed, or before the proper court of criminal jurisdiction...." Such a person could also be sued civilly by the slave "owner" for up to $1,000 for each slave excaped thrpough their assistance. Id.

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

Thomas Linton It might surprise you to learn that the first underground railroad for escaping slaves actually went from Canada to the Northern USA. Black Canadian slaves were escaping brutal slave conditions in Canada to get to free states and territories in the Northern USA. Slavery became illegal in much of the Northern USA while it was still legal in Canada.

[@thomaslinton5765]

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 interesting to know. Slavery was abolished in the British in 1834 and ended in the northern U.S. . in 1827

[@mathematicaleconomist4943]

@@thomaslinton5765 Well. I believe in parts of the Northern USA, it was altogether abolished by as early as 1777. It depends on the state or territory.

[@thomaslinton5765]

@@mathematicaleconomist4943 True. New York was last, as it is now.