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I'm on my way to Canada by Dr. Joshua McCarter Simpson (1860) (Sung to the tune of Oh! Suzannah!) I'm on my way to Canada that cold and dreary land, The dire effects of slavery I can…

Lincoln Heights, located approximately 13 miles north of Cincinnati's core, is the first all-Black, self-governing city north of the Mason-Dixon line.

The Green Book was also known as The Negro Motorist Green Book, and later, The Negro Travelers’ Green Book and was named after its founder Victor Hugo Green. It was a travel guide for African…

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Cincinnati Sites and Stories is a free mobile app that puts Cincinnati history at your fingertips. Developed by Cincinnati Preservation, Cincinnati Sites and Stories lets you explore the people, places, and moments that have shaped the city’s history. Learn about the region through layered, map-based, multimedia presentations, use social media to share your stories, and experience curated historical tours of Greater Cincinnati.