Wednesday, February 15, 2023 3:00 PM by Annette Richmond
Courtesy of Wikipedia
John W. Jones is an essential part of Elmira’s abolitionist history and the definition of Black Excellence. As an agent on the Underground Railroad, he assisted over 800 freedom seekers make their way to freedom. As a sexton, he buried Confederate soldiers during the Civil War and treated each one with the utmost respect. His determination and work ethic made him the wealthiest black man in upstate New York.
I hadn’t heard of John Jones before I visited Elmira, New York
Monday, August 23, 2021 9:00 AM by Finger Lakes Wine Country
Finger Lakes Wine Country has much more to offer than some of the world’s best wines. It’s where it all began for the Women's Rights Movement and was the end of the line for the Underground Railroad. From historic homes and haunted wineries to the world’s largest pancake griddle and wine revolutionaries, here are some of the hidden gems Finger Lakes Wine Country has to offer.
Belva Lockwood is the local 19th-century heroine who fought for equal rights from the age of 14. Her
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