The Prelude to Freedom
- 1846: Harriet Tubman’s brave escape from slavery, marking her as a beacon of hope and a leading figure in the Underground Railroad.
- Plano’s Beginnings (1840) & Douglass Area (1847-1848): The founding of Plano and the establishment of the Douglass Area by Joseph Clepper, laying the groundwork for a community that would become a testament to Black resilience and culture.