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George Burroughs: Underground Railroad Conductor


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A fascinating story of a Canadian born black man who chose to leave the safety of Canada to help freedom seekers on the Underground Railroad in Illinois.

This narrative uses the actual words written by George Burroughs and reflects the times in which he lived.

This episode is narrated by Beatrice Bonner and Tony Young. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode was supported by Union Pacific.

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at https://www.dulcimerguy.com/


Music - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: As You Make the Bed (Instrumental Version) - Amos Noah, Awake Until Noon - Walt Adams, ES_Calming Rain - Candelion, ES_Let Me Fly - Eric Feinberg, ES_Rainy Smile - Colton Walls, ES_The Miner - Both Are Infinite.

Sound Effects - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Barricade Hammer 6 - SFX Producer, Boat Horn Honk 1 - SFX Producer, ES_Crowd Mob - SFX Producer, ES_Female Boots Walk 1 - SFX Producer, ES_Foreign Crowd Murmur 2 - SFX Producer, ES_Human Crowd Walla 3 - SFX Producer, ES_Mall Crowd - SFX Producer, ES_Steam Train Whistles 2 - SFX Producer, ES_Steam Whistle 8 - SFX Producer, ES_Train Chugs 2 - SFX Producer.



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