Irene Moore-Davis

Events to highlight legacy of Underground Railroad and Windsor-Detroit history

Ambassador Bridge The Detroit River is central to Windsor-Detroit's cross-border relationship (FILE/University of Windsor)

The Windsor-Detroit region has an extensive and rich history of cross-border connection, including as a key gateway in the Underground Railroad. 

A pair of events next week highlight the longstanding international ties across the Detroit River and the role this region played in helping formerly enslaved people escape to freedom.