Located in Sandwich - a suburb of Windsor, Ontario - The Sandwich First Baptist Church played an integral role in the Underground Railroad. Hundreds of escaped slaves fled across the Detroit River into Windsor and Sandwich First Baptist was their first stop. Originally a log cabin in 1820, it was re-built for free by fugitive slaves in 1841. Holes in the sanctuary floor - through which slaves escaped bounty hunters to hide in the church basement - remain to this day.
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop, Toronto!, a richly illustrated book, examines the urban connection of the clandestine system of secret routes, safe houses and "conductors." Not only does it trace the story of the Underground Railroad itself and how people courageously made the trip north to Canada and freedom, but it also explores what happened to them after they arrived.
From the first Black person who came to Canada about 400 years ago to the most recent wave of African immigrants, Black Canadians have played an important role in our country's history. In this informative overview, kids will discover the inspiring stories and events of a people who fought oppression as they searched for a place to call their own.
Featuring fact boxes, mini-profiles, a timeline and more, this book in the acclaimed Kids Book of series offers a glimpse into an often-overlooked part of Canadian history.
