Ohioans are proud of their state’s history as a vital component of the Underground Railroad. That’s why it is exciting to learn from Gov. Mike DeWine, the state Department of Development and TourismOhio that the Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail is expanding.

There are now 48 stops on the trail, with new additions such as the John Gee Black Historical Center in Gallipolis, Lucy Depp Park in Powell, the Gabriel Smith Memorial Gateway to Freedom Display at the Preble County District Library in Eaton and the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center in Findlay.

Many of the sites are also part of the Appalachian Freedom Heritage tour.

Yes, folks, THIS is the “heritage” it is appropriate to celebrate. In fact, the Ohio General Assembly has supported $500 million to be invested

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