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An Unusual Journey to Freedom: The Story of Henry Stevenson

Henry Stevenson spent 50 years of his life enslaved and 50 years as a freeman. Listen to his account of his unconventional path to freedom. This narrative is based on Henry Steven’s own description of his life recorded in 1895. This episode is narrated by Vanessa Ferguson and Kevin Ford. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional music by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Day of the Hopeful - Trabant 33.

Tale of Two Freedom Seekers: The Story of John and Eliza Little

Discover the Little’s courageous journey to Canada told in their own words.  As part of their route north John and Eliza walked from near Cairo, Illinois all the way to Chicago in search of freedom.     This episode is narrated by Marcus Rothenburg and Chrissy Mauck. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific. Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com [http://www.dulcimerguy.com/] Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com [http://istock.com/]: Bar Crowd Yelling 5; Bar Fight Crowd; Body Fall Hay; Chain Rattle; Chain Set Down; Church Bell 1; Church Bell 2; Crash Ceramic 15; Crowd Yell 2; Gun Shotgun 70; Hanger Hit 1; Horn Blow; Horse Clydesdale 14; Horse Gallup; Horse Neigh 1; Horse Neigh 5; Impact Glass 3; Jail Door Maximum 1; LFE Hit 3; Small Waves Lapping On Sandy Beach; Steam Engine Tractor 13; Steam Whistle 8; Tire Iron Bounce; Wagon Wood Creaks; Wood Break 15; Wrought Iron Scrape 2 - all SFX Producer. Music: Fatal Flaws - Howard Harper-Barnes;Float With Me - David Celeste; Forgotten Tears - Magnus Ringblom; Forgotten Trails - Jon Björk; In Ruins - Synthetic Tides; Silky Air - David Celeste; Uplifting Story - Francis Wells.

Freedom Seeker Jim Gray

This episode tells the story from his perspective as an enslaved man from Missouri seeking freedom. His journey to liberty brought him through Illinois, and its subsequent events became news across the nation. The narrative is based on actual historical events, but the dialogue is imagined. This episode is narrated by Marcus Rothenberg. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific. Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Forever Forever Always - Francis Wells, Refined Enlightenment - Howard Harper-Barnes, Reverse - Silver Maple, The Fields at Home - Francis Wells

Suing for Freedom: The Story of Lydia Titus

Lydia was an enslaved woman who fought for her freedom in the Illinois and Missouri court systems.  She gained freedom only to be kidnapped back into slavery, not once, but twice.  Learn about this incredible woman, and her efforts to win and keep her freedom, for herself and her children.   This episode is narrated by Patricia James Davis. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode is supported by Union Pacific. Intro and Exit music by Mike Anderson: Lincoln and Liberty - Rosin the Beau. Learn more at www.dulcimerguy.com Additional Music and Sound by Epidemic Sound via iStock.com: Morning Mist - Staffan Carlén, Harvest Month -River Run Dry, Coal Miner's Reel - River Run Dry, Lucky Bird - River Run Dry

John Anderson’s Fight for Freedom

This is a dramatized account of a freedom seeker who fled slavery in Missouri in search of liberty in Canada, the challenges that befell him, and his legal fight against extradition to the United States. The narrative is based on actual historical events, but the dialogue is imagined, and incorporates details recounted by John Anderson and other sources. This episode is narrated by: Connor Cantrall, Gus Gordon, and Reggie Guyton. The episode was written by David Blanchette, directed by Heather Feezor, and edited by Steven Varble. This episode was supported by Union Pacific. Music and Sound effects by istockphoto.com/Epidemic Sound. Music: Hope's Grasp by Line Neesgaard; Sound: Crowd Gasp 2, Crowd Mob, Human Crowd Studio 27, Large Group Of Men Speaking English General, all by SFX Producer.