Enormous effort went into changing the tide of history for the African-American. The Underground Railroad played a crucial role in this monumental change. The railroad was made up of numerous escape routes that started in whatever location there were souls brave enough to reach for freedom. The steps they took played a big part in the freedom many experience to walk these now defunct routes. My focus has been on the experiences of freedom seekers – Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, Charles Nalle and William Still.