The Underground Railroad Connected to the Blue Island Ridge

The Underground Railroad Connected to the Blue Island Ridge Date: Saturday, June 27, 2026 Time: 2:00pm–3:30pm Location: Walker, Chicago, IL — Chicago Public Library Tags: History and Genealogy | Adults: 18 and up | Teens: 13 to 19 years | English The Underground Railroad (UGRR), the network to freedom for those escaping slavery in the southern states, was very active in the Chicago area and throughout Northern Illinois in the years surrounding the U.S. Civil War. Although they were…

Posted June 9, 2026