What is the focus of your investigation? What sites, if any, exist in, or nearby, the Lampeter-Strasburg School District that would indicate a connection to underground railroad activity? strasburg connection This site offers general information about the Underground railroad in Lancaster county What local historical sites significant to the underground railroad are within the scope of the School Districts boundaries? How would a Field trip for selected groups be able to utilize these locations? To what extent did the Lampeter-Strasburg area participate in the Underground railroad? pathway maps map of the pathway stations list of stations on the path History Channel-Rocks!! General source to begin the search for information mapping the underground RR Pilgrims pathway SOLANCO tour tour guide to SOLANCO

What results have emerged? National Historic Preservation Site actual site for the NHPA United States Code The law itself! Southern Lancaster County sources-May be helpful connecting names and or places for UGRR Drumore -Lancaster County Sites these links may be helpful

Examples of student challenge questions How would European History have been impacted by the events of the slavery issue in the United States during the time period 1780 -1890 What significant contributions to the anti-slavery efforts exisiting in the US would have come from the nations of Europe? What Political,cultural and economic issues would be created as a result of outside nations from Europe interfering in the domestic issues of the United States during 1850-1890? Key Related Questions What other areas of economic,historical and cultural importance could be explored that would have a significant impact on the development of the preservation of UGRR sites? Of what significance would the addition of a "Rails to Trails" endeavor by the County enhance the historical preservation and awareness of the Underground railroad?