The Underground Railroad

"The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto!" chronicles the brave journeys of enslaved and free Black people who fled to Toronto before the Civil War, highlighting their stories of resilience and community-building. The book delves into the pathways to freedom, the efforts to oppose slavery and racism, and the creation of vital institutions in Toronto, enriched by new biographies, images, and archaeological findings. Based on original research, it provides fresh insights into the heritage of African Americans who helped shape Toronto's history.