Journey along the Underground Railroad Joan Southgate visits Mills Lawn April 2002
Mills
Lawn was privileged to welcome Joan Southgate, the 73-year-old
grandmother who is retracing the 400-mile route of slaves along the Underground Railroad.
She began her journey in Ripley, along the Ohio River, and was making her way to
Cleveland, on foot, when she stopped off in the Yellow Springs area, long-known
as an important station along the trail to freedom.
Ms. Southgate shared the history of the
Underground Railroad and the story of her journey during several talks with
Mills Lawn students.
Mills
Lawn was privileged to welcome Joan Southgate, the 73-year-old
grandmother who is retracing the 400-mile route of slaves along the Underground Railroad.
She began her journey in Ripley, along the Ohio River, and was making her way to
Cleveland, on foot, when she stopped off in the Yellow Springs area, long-known
as an important station along the trail to freedom.