The Anti-Slavery Movement & the Underground Railroad in Hudson
Hudson, once called the “citadel of abolitionism,” was an active stop on the Underground Railroad and was the childhood home of abolitionist John Brown.
Dedicated to educating the community about Hudson's history from its founding in 1799 to today.
The Hudson Library & Historical Society maintains the only comprehensive manuscript, genealogy, and artifact collection that documents Hudson, Ohio’s founding, history, and ongoing activities and functions.
