In this video which was recorded on Wednesday, February 10th, Tom Goldscheider, educator with the David Ruggles Center, highlights the courageous work of David Ruggles for African American rights.
The David Ruggles Center for History and Education, located in the Florence section of Northampton, is named for one of the great unsung heroes of the movement to abolish slavery in the 1830's - 40's. A top historian recently named Ruggles the founder of the Underground Railroad.