In what feels like the dwindling hours of this democracy, I’m painfully aware of the erosion of civil rights gains.

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Congress passes the first Fugi­tive Slave Law. The law made it easier for a slave owner to re-take control of a slave who had ...

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Nantucket is home to more than 800 pre-Civil War era buildings, one of which marks an important milestone in 2025.

Israel How Browne, also known as Israel Howe Browne, lived at 71 Concord St. He was known to allow escaped slaves to sleep in ...

More than 800 pre-Civil War-era buildings are still standing, including the African Meeting House, which celebrates its 200th birthday in 2025.