Footsteps To Freedom

Today we mark Harriet Tubman Day, honoring one of the greatest freedom fighters in American history. Each year on the Footsteps to Freedom tour we travel to Auburn, New York, where we visit the home where Harriet Tubman lived the final years of her life and the place where she is laid to rest. Standing there reminds us that freedom movements are carried forward by ordinary people who choose courage.

In that spirit, we’re launching the first Footsteps to Freedom 30th Anniversary Merch Drop today. Only for Footsteps Alumni — visit https://footstepstofreedom.shop/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Harriet+Tubman+Day%3A+Our+First+Freedom+Fighter+Drop&utm_campaign=FTF+Newsletter+December+19%2C+2025+%28Copy%29

Footsteps to Freedom Turns 30!

For nearly three decades, the Footsteps to Freedom Underground Railroad Study Tour has connected thousands of educators, school staff, administrators, and community leaders to the powerful stories of courage, cooperation, and hope that shaped our nation’s path
to freedom.

As we prepare to celebrate our 30th Anniversary in 2026, we’re inviting all past participants to join our special anniversary mailing list! Please forward to others who traveled with you.

Stay informed about exclusive events, special reunion plans, Freedom Fighter merchandise drops, and ways to reconnect with fellow conductors who walked this journey with you.

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Footsteps to Freedom: Past participant Information Form As we approach the 30th anniversary of the Footsteps to Freedom tour, we are working to reconnect with every single person who has ever joined us over the years. Please take a moment to fill out your contact information below so we can keep you updated on upcoming events, opportunities, and special....

Today we gathered to celebrate a powerful renaming ceremony filled with inspiration, remembrance, and hope for new beginnings – all in honor of the Short Family. A heart filled thank you to all of our special guests who joined us for this historic moment especially Judith and David, members of the Short Family. Your presence made today even more meaningful. #WeBelieveInFUSD #ODayShort #NextChapter

Footsteps to Freedom 2024 Day #3 - you never know who you might meet.

I had the honor and privilege of speaking with @kbmorrisjr - the man who connects the bloodlines of #bookertwashington and #frederickdouglass - whose grandparents met at #tuskegee - #hbcu #blackhistory #blackexcellence #wilberforce #interview #history #hamptonuniversity

https://footstepstofreedom.com

With our new 2022 launch to change lives through empathy, here is the information and NEW updated website that also has TONS of past pictures and videos of the tour.

If you have walked the trails of the underground railroad, we would love to hear your story of what you’ve done since coming back into your community to make a difference.

We have missed you!! Footsteps to Freedom is back for 2022. Enjoy and and have a great time reliving your experience.

The contact information is in the site to set up a tour for your group of leaders!!

Footsteps to Freedom Underground Railroad Study Tour Historical Empathy foster equitable, transformative change that contributes to thriving, inclusive and united communities that embrace diversity