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It Happens Here: The Underground Railroad Through Beacon Hill

BOSTON (CBS) - It Happens Here on Beacon Hill. Named for a literal beacon, Beacon Hill also served as a metaphorical beacon for those escaping the bonds of slavery. The Underground Railroad traveled through the winding alleys in Boston. In the video above, take a trip on the Black Heritage Trail and see American History unfold.

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