"The Underground Railroad was never one nationwide organization, but rather a network of like-minded people. The 'conductors' and 'agents' of the railroad were made up of individuals and groups; black and white; men and women; free men, ex-slaves, and even slaves. It included people of religion, and of no religion, those with financial resources and those who scraped for a living. This well-researched account of some of these people is informative, valuable, and a pleasure to read. It Happened on the Underground Railroad should definitely be on your 'must read' list."--Ed Diaz, President of the Association for African American Historical Research and Preservation