One of the more atrocities marked in the history of The United States is slavery and the unfair treatment of people because of their race. Sandusky Ohio was marked as The Path To Freedom. Slaves boarded ships and were taken to Canada where they lived in exile.
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Several years ago I was given the topic of The Underground Railroad to research a program for my Literary Club and I also included the newly built museum in Cincinnati Ohio. We have all read Uncle Tom's Cabin and the escape route of the slaves seeking freedom. The Ohio River was crossed at Cincinnati by the slaves in their path to freedom which made a very appropriate site for the museum.
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Sandusky Ohio has a park recognizing the historic role the city played in "The Underground Railroad". Named The Path To Freedom Park, I found the artist's concept very unique and interesting. The park is located on the site of the first fire station built in 1834 and later dedicated as Facer Park. What makes the park so unique is the sculpture. A resident's face, arm and hand, and knee was molded for the figures and a local industry, Union Chain supplied the materials for the unique sculpture. I view the chain symbolizing the bondage of slavery
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