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Henry Stevenson spent 50 years of his life enslaved and 50 years as a freeman. Listen to his account of his unconventional path to freedom. This narrative is based on Henry Steven’s own description of his life recorded in 1895.

This episode is narrated by Vanessa Ferguson and Kevin Ford. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble.

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional music by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Day of the Hopeful - Trabant 33.

Discover the Little’s courageous journey to Canada told in their own words.  As part of their route north John and Eliza walked from near Cairo, Illinois all the way to Chicago in search of freedom.    

This episode is narrated by Marcus Rothenburg and Chrissy Mauck. The episode was written by David

This episode tells the story from his perspective as an enslaved man from Missouri seeking freedom. His journey

This episode is narrated by Marcus Rothenberg. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific.

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Forever Forever Always - Francis Wells, Refined Enlightenment - Howard Harper-Barnes, Reverse - Silver Maple, The Fields at Home - Francis Wells

This episode is narrated by Patricia James Davis. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific.

Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Morning Mist - Staffan Carlén, Harvest Month -River Run Dry, Coal Miner's Reel - River Run Dry, Lucky Bird - River Run Dry

This is a dramatized account of a freedom seeker who fled slavery in Missouri in search of liberty in Canada, the challenges that befell him, and his legal fight against extradition to the United States.

The narrative is based on actual historical events, but the dialogue is imagined, and incorporates details recounted by John Anderson and other sources.

This episode is narrated by: Connor Cantrall, Gus Gordon, and Reggie Guyton. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode was supported by Union Pacific.

Music and Sound effects by istockphoto.com/Epidemic Sound. Music: Hope's Grasp by Line Neesgaard; Sound: Crowd Gasp 2, Crowd Mob, Human Crowd Studio 27, Large Group Of Men Speaking English General, all by SFX Producer.

Helping those fleeing slavery was illegal in Illinois, and if caught, perpetrators could be prosecuted severely.  Learn Dr. Eells story in this first-person narrative, and how his tribulations connect to our politicians even today.

This episode is narrated by Joe Crain. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is 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: Secrets and Lies by David Celeste, Volunteer by David Celeste, Blue Brook by Clarence Reed, Under Your Wings by David Celeste. Sound Effects - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: ES_Door Knock 2 - SFX Producer

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.

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.

Discover how women in Springfield, Illinois organized during the Civil War to assist the boys in blue providing food, clothing, bandages and other necessities during the war.

Narration was provided by, Joe Crain and Vanessa Ferguson. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode was supported by Union Pacific.

Augustus Tolton pursued the priesthood despite facing prejudice and many obstacles.  Formerly enslaved,

Narration was provided by, Springfield Illinois actors, Tony Young and Kevin Ford. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This program was supported by Union Pacific.

Music - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: I Will Live Again - Cercles Nouvelles, Demons (Instrumental Version) - Evelynn Ray, Swept Off My Feet - Lindsey Abraham, Harlig Ar Jorden - Traditional, Harlig Ar Jorden (Organ Version) - Kurt Lyndon, Deep River - Traditional, Something Good Must Come - Sunfish Grove

Sound Effects - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: CrowdHostages- SFX Producer, Barricade Hammer 6 - SFX Producer, Laughing 9 Months Old Child - SFX Producer, Crowd Scream 5 - SFX Producer, Child Vocals 13 - SFX Producer, Train Pass By 2 - SFX Producer, Sergeant Wise - Stationary Sign, Crowd Cheer 1 - SFX Producer, Steam Whistle 8 - SFX Producer, Horse Gallop Away 2 - SFX Producer, Horse Whinny 16 - SFX Producer, Kids Cheer Light - SFX Producer

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

In March 1864 a riot between Copperheads and Union troops broke out in Charleston, Illinois sparking concern that this could mark the start of a large-scale uprising in the North. Discover the causes of this turmoil and what happened in its aftermath.

The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is narrated by: Jock Hedblade, the executive director of Unforgettable Forgottonia.

Music - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: ES_Another Sunset - King Peaks, ES_Color the World (Instrumental Version) - Ludlow, ES_Four Years Gone By - Heath Cantu, ES_Love Tokens (Instrumental Version) - Bjurman, ES_Weapon of Choice - Fabien Tell,

Sound Effects - Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Barricade Hammer 6 - SFX Producer, Crowd Arena Angry - SFX Producer, Crowd Scream 3 - SFX Producer, Demonstration Procession With Swedish Voices - SFX Producer, Fire Whoosh - SFX Producer, Footsteps Cement 7 - SFX Producer, Gunshot Battle 3 - SFX Producer, Gunshot Shotgun 152 - SFX Producer, Mob Riot Protest - SFX Producer, Troops Train - SFX Producer, Troops Train 5 - SFX Producer, Western Town 6 - SFX Producer

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