Maryland-The spire of Emmanuel Episcopal Church is a beloved landmark at the top of the hill that overlooks Cumberland downtown.
According to local oral history, Emmanuel was an important landmark for African Americans escaping slavery.
The tunnels under the church were a station on the Underground Railroad and provided refuge for those on their way to Pennsylvania.
Emmanuel held a celebration of the Underground Railroad in the local area as well as a commemoration of the anniversary of Emancipation Day on Nov. 1. Maryland was one of the earliest states to abolish slavery — a full year ahead of the 13th Amendment.
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