Henry “Box” Brown’s idea to ship his way to freedom might have been the most successful disappearing act of all time. In 1849, the formerly enslaved man embarked on a 27-hour journey from a ...

Henry Box Brown escaped enslavement in Richmond, Virginia by mailing himself in a box 3 feet long 2 1/2 ft. deep and 2 ft wide. shipped via Adams Express. He later toured as an entertainer and ...

Henry “Box” Brown’s idea to ship his way to freedom might have been the most successful disappearing act of all time. In 1849, the formerly enslaved man embarked on a 27-hour journey from a ...

‘The Resurrection of Henry Box Brown at Philadelphia,’ an 1850 lithograph by Samuel W. Rowse. An illustration titled ‘Resurrection of Henry Box Brown’ from William Still’s 1872 book ...

Grant provides free performances of ‘Henry Box Brown: A Musical Journey’ from Parent University; inspiring next generation of heroes. Steven Alford For Savannah Morning News.