Crossing to Freedom: Harriet Tubman and John A. Roebling's Suspension Bridge

By Thomas A. Chambers and William H. Siener - April 15, 2010

In the mid-19th century thousands of escaped slaves dreamed of crossing the Niagara River to the free soil of Canada. Many were led to this region by Harriet Tubman. New research aims to uncover the remains of a bridge she used.

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