In keeping with Black History Month, it seemed entirely appropriate to come across a post on Hubbard House, a terminus on the Underground Railroad in Ashtabula Ohio, over at MidwestGuest's travel blog.

Dominique at MidwestGuest writes:

Ohio is important in the history of the Underground Railroad. Ohio residents helped runaway slaves as early at the 1810s, and estimates say there were about 3,000 miles of Underground Railroad trails established in Ohio with as many as 40,000 people using them to escape slavery. There were over 30 known Underground Railroad stations in Ashtabula County.

The Hubbard House quickly became a station on the Underground Railroad. A steady stream of runaway slaves arrived at the home seeking shelter, and the Hubbards hid them in the cellar or in their hayloft. One account that says the couple hid as many as 39 slaves at their home at one time.

Check out the full story on Hubbard House, accompanied by great photos, at MidwestGuest.com.

Be sure to also check out our other stories relating to events and activities celebrating Black History Month in Missouri and Ohio. There's enough to do in either state to make a great educational family road trip out of it.

Do you have other favorite spots or events celebrating Black History Month? Tell us about them by leaving a comment below!

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