The Underground Railroad Network to Freedom February 13, 2010

The Leesylvania property is associated with the flight of two runaway slaves as well as a slave who escaped in 1848. A band of escaped slaves also informed Union soldiers of Confederate activity at property's Freestone Point in September 1861. Come to the park to learn about aspects of the park's rich and diverse history as we celebrate Black History Month. Historians will be on-hand to lead children on a historic hike that puts them into the role of slaves. Displays will illustrate our inclusion into the National Park Services Network to Freedom program.