Freedom on the MoveCreated to control the movement of enslaved people, runaway ads ultimately preserved the details of individual lives--their personality, appearance, and life story. Taken collectively, these ads constitute a detailed, concise, and rare source of information about the experiences of enslaved people.
With your help, Freedom on the Move will serve as a research aid, pedagogical tool, and a resource for genealogists. Scholars, students, and citizen historians will be able to use the data produced by you in new and creative ways.