They left during the middle of the night, often with little more than the knowledge that moss grows on the north side of trees. They moved in constant fear of being killed or recaptured. Occasionally, they were guided from one secret, safe location to the next by an ever-changing, clandestine group known as the Underground Railroad.
Many books have been written on the subject, but there is very little visual documentation of the Underground Railroad because of its secretive nature. From September 1-October 20, an exhibit featuring photography by Jeanine Michna-Bales will be on display at YDL-Whittaker.