The Adventure Cycling organization created an historic cycling route following a general path of the Underground Railroad migration of slaves seeking freedom. The route starts in Mobile, AL, and ends in Owen Sound, Ontario. A partnership with libraries played a significant role all along the way.

1. Libraries — Way Stations on the Underground Railroad Bicycle Route Betha Gutsche, WebJunction.org September 3, 2008

3. good restaurants grocery stores bike shops laundromats Historic sites and information Heart of the community

4. Internet access served here E-journaling News Email For work family friends

5. Shelter Warm on a cold day Cool on a hot day Dry on a wet day

6. “ Libraries are a real oasis ”

7. Community partnerships Cycling clubs Community health groups Nature & environmental groups Historical & genealogy societies

8. Commemoration Quilt by a staff member at Ashtabula County District Library, OH Quilt by Oberlin Seniors Oberlin, OH

10. The virtual route rolls on Questions? Email me [email_address] Go to http://webjunction.org/underground-rr-libraries Join this group Post to the discussions Tell your story