Cycling the Underground Railroad--Part 2
DAY 7: CINCINNATI, OH (REST DAY) The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is an impressive complex on the banks of the Ohio River. Amanda's (my daughter) and her children (my grandkids) have been studying the history of the Underground Railroad and following me on these rides. They drove down from Michigan so we could go to this museum together. But first, as is our tradition, we had to feast on donuts. Dunkin's was located in a nearby complex, so we headed over for our morning meal. As soon as they saw escalators... let's just say we made a few trips. Of course, now that we're hooked, we had to get to our destinations by scooter! Notice little Adina hitching a ride on the front of my scooter. The Center was not a disappointment! It was very well organized, featured key players, both white and black, in this "first Civil Rights Movement." It traced important legal/court decisions, and did an excellent job of realistically portrayi...