In the United States, February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month. I decided to read a novel that would give me more insight into this history and provide inspiration to visit somewhere that would help me further expand my understanding. I chose to pair a novel by Colson Whitehead, titled The Underground Railroad, with a visit to The Johnson House, a “station” on the Underground Railroad. The Johnson House is a National Historic Landmark in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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