An opera about the Underground Railroad has interesting ties to Lexington and one of its greatest basketball players.

HARRIET TUBMAN, BORN INTO SLAVERY IN DORCHESTER COUNTY, ESCAPED TO FREEDOM BUT RETURNED TO HER EASTERN SHORE HOME 13 TIMES TO HELP OTHERS ALONG THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD. SHE ACTUALLY USED THE STARS TO ...

Four of the best museums in the country are right here in the Queen City, according to a new ranking for 2025.

The Department of Conservancy and Natural Resources is sharing a piece of history with the public for the first time this ...

In 1850, Peter Friedman made his way to Philadelphia after more than ... of enslaved people making their way north on the Underground Railroad. William Still interviewed all the people he helped ...

to the Constitution Center in Philadelphia. What many people don’t know about is the significance of Bucks County’s connection to the Underground Railroad. Most are aware that in the 18th and ...

Tucked amidst the towering structures of Cleveland’s University Circle, an old brick house stands as a testament to the ...

As a businessman, Goodridge started as a barber in York. Down the road, Goodridge owned an emporium for what is now known as ...

A driving tour celebrates the life and legacy of one of Maryland's Eastern Shore's most famous former residents. A scenic ...

During Black History Month, Rochester residents have a significant reason to celebrate. The city is recognized as one of the five key U.S. cities central to the abolition movement, alongside Boston, ...

Sound Check is the Globe’s weekly guide to concerts, tunes, and trends rooted in Boston and beyond. This column covers Feb. 21-27. Folk musicians Reggie Harris and Alastair Moock have been friends for ...