Episode 2: Abolition, the Underground Railroad & the White Cap Vigilantes

Описание: Episode 2: Abolition, the Underground Railroad & the White Cap Vigilantes

In this episode of The Woodward Chronicles, Mr. Ronald Woodward explores a powerful and complex chapter in Wabash County’s history — the time of abolition and the rise of local White Cap vigilantes.
Discover how the abolition movement in Wabash County was led by local Quakers, whose deep faith and commitment to equality guided their actions. Many of their descendants still call Wabash home today, attending the Wabash Friends Church and continuing a legacy of compassion and conviction.
Hear how the Underground Railroad operated through Wabash County, supported by these courageous residents who risked their safety to help enslaved people find freedom. Mr. Woodward also sheds light on the White Caps, groups who took the law into their own hands in an effort to enforce morality and order — often blurring the line between justice and vigilantism.
⚖️ An episode rich with courage, conviction, and the complex pursuit of what’s right in a changing America.

Ronald Woodward has been bestowed with the title of Wabash County Historian Emeritus by the Indiana Historical Society. Follow Mr. Woodward's Facebook Page:   / learning.local.history   Wabash County Historian to see more photos and stories of Wabash County!

A special thank you to our supporters: The City of Wabash, Lisa Gilman Investment Fund, Sandra Kunkel Trust, Mark & Amy Ford, PaperWorks Industries, the Community Foundation of Wabash County, and Visit Wabash County for making this podcast possible. This podcast is produced in partnership with Destination Wabash County.