Lewis Hayden

1811 – 1889

Lewis Hayden was an influential abolitionist and a prominent figure in the Underground Railroad who escaped enslavement in Kentucky. He settled in Boston, where he became a key advocate for the rights of African Americans, actively participating in the anti-slavery movement and aiding countless others to freedom. Hayden also opened a school for black children, emphasizing the importance of education in achieving civil rights and social advancement for the African American community.