Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in the US.
On this day, he started a journey from Philadelphia to New York City by train, where he dressed as a sailor. Upon arriving in New York, he stayed in a safe house with abolitionist David Ruggles.
Frederick Douglass escaped slavery in the US.
On this day, he started a journey from Philadelphia to New York City by train, where he dressed as a sailor. Upon arriving in New York, he stayed in a safe house with abolitionist David Ruggles.