Halifax County, NC, is situated along the Roanoke River in northeastern North Carolina. Both the county, the town by the same name, and the river are rich with Black history, and played a vital role in the lives of free and enslaved Black people, as well as in the Maritime Underground Railroad in North Carolina. Halifax grew to have one of the largest free Black communities in North Carolina, had a large skilled class of enslaved and free artisans, and existed in close proximity to an active, abolitionist Quaker population. The combination of these communities, along with the geographical location of Halifax to the Roanoke River and connecting bodies of water, made the area a prime stop and destination for freedom seekers. Through reading, discussion, and the examination of runaway advertisements connected to Halifax, students will learn about the history of the area, with a focus on the skills, contributions, resistance, and resilience of enslaved and free people. Students will then assume the role of the director of Historic Halifax and tackle how to best represent this history through signage today.