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1. Maryland and the Underground Railroad

   If you were a slave, would you risk an escape to freedom? This interactive site features text, photos, and sounds to help you imagine the life of slaves in Maryland and their struggle.

   http://pathways.thinkport.org/

   
   

2. National Geographic: The Underground Railroad

   This site lets you follow the footsteps of Harriet Tubman, who led hundreds of runaway slaves to freedom. The site includes a short interactive journey, maps, a timeline, and more.

   http://www.nationalgeographic.com/railroad/

   
   

3. Aboard the Underground Railroad

   See a map of the many sites that once served as a part of the Underground Railroad. Get facts and other information about this effort from the National Register.

   http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/

   
   

4. Addy

   Step into the shoes of a slave trying to escape on the Underground Railroad. Presented by the American Girls Collection.

   http://www.americangirl.com/agcn/addy/

   
   

5. Coffin, Levi

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6. Delaware's Underground Railroad

   Read about locations in Delaware which were significant parts of the Underground Railroad.

   http://www.state.de.us/facts/history/undergrd/sites.htm

   
   

7. Dr. Nathan Thomas House

   See photos and read a description of this house that once served as a hideaway for slaves.

   http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/travel/underground/mi1.htm

   
   

8. Follow the Drinking Gourd Song

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9. Headbone Derby - Escape To Freedom

   Cool online activity that lets students investigate America when slavery was in full effect and the Underground Railroad was helping slaves to escape.

   http://www.headbone.com/derby/escape/main.b.html

   
   

10. History of "The Drinking Gourd"

    Describes one method slaves were taught escape routes to freedom.

    http://quest.arc.nasa.gov/ltc/special/mlk/gourd1.html

    
    

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