The Ohio River: Everything Has a History

"The Ohio River: Everything Has a History."

Tiya considers the history of the frozen Ohio River and the role it played as a bridge to freedom for enslaved people. She writes, “The river’s interesting natural history raises questions about the role of nature in social and political history. Could the state of this river have affected the national debate about slavery prior to the Civil War?”

American Historical Association Perspectives. Published January 27, 2022.