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sfist.com
1 week ago
Design

'Mexodus' at Berkeley Rep Takes a Riveting Musical Journey Into a Little-Known Piece of History

Berkeley Rep's musical explores the narrative of escaped slaves fleeing to Mexico, revealing a lesser-known aspect of pre-Civil War history. [ more ]
Datebook | San Francisco Arts & Entertainment Guide
1 week ago
OMG science

Review: Berkeley Rep's thrilling 'Mexodus' celebrates hip-hop, power of unity

The musical "Mexodus" challenges audiences to reflect on their ancestry and present responsibilities through a powerful storytelling experience. [ more ]
SFGATE
8 months ago
SF real estate

Massachusetts Home With Ties to the Underground Railroad Appears on the Market for $500K

The Harvey Tileston House in Pepperell, MA, is a 3-bedroom antique home with ties to the Underground Railroad.
The property includes a former schoolhouse with a trap door that helped hide escaped slaves. [ more ]
New York Post
9 months ago
NYC real estate

I found a secret room hidden in my basement - I was shocked by its mysterious origins

Now this is a chamber of secrets.
BKReader
3 months ago
Brooklyn

Walk Through Brooklyn With This Abolitionist History Audio Tour

Brooklyn's 'More Than a Brook' tour explores abolitionist history through an interactive experience. [ more ]
The New Yorker
3 months ago
Writing

The Radical Faith of Harriet Tubman

Harriet Tubman's courageous missions went beyond the Underground Railroad, including liberating hundreds during the Civil War. [ more ]
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