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Teaser: What's The History Of The Underground Railroad In Vermont?

Brave Little State
Aaron Shrewsbury
'Brave Little State' is VPR's people-powered journalism podcast.

When it comes to Vermont’s history with the Underground Railroad, where’s the line between myth and truth? And whose voices are missing from the story?

Those are the questions Brave Little State set out to answer after hearing from listener Carlie Krolick, of Charlotte. Carlie wanted to know how Vermont’s local legends square with the historical record.

Find the full episode here.

Angela Evancie serves as Vermont Public's Senior VP of Content, and was the Director of Engagement Journalism and the Executive Producer of Brave Little State, the station's people-powered journalism project.
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