Southwest Washington, District of Columbia.
In 1848, in the largest recorded escape attempt by slaves in US history, 77 men, women, and children attempted to flee on the 65-foot schooner Pearl, but were recaptured due to opposing winds.
(Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.
In 1848, in the largest recorded escape attempt by slaves in US history, 77 men, women, and children attempted to flee on the 65-foot schooner Pearl, but were recaptured due to opposing winds.
(Abolition & Underground RR • African Americans • Waterways & Vessels) Includes location, directions, 3 photos, GPS coordinates, map.