You are a Maryland slave...


Travel back to the 1800s and become an eyewitness to history. You become a young slave who must make some important and life-changing decisions.

Be sure to explore the various scenes you see by rolling your mouse over the pictures. The clues you discover might be just the ones you need to escape to freedom.

You can also use this icon to listen to the words of the story. You can turn this narration on or off at any time.

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