Although Dr Bartholomew Fussell was born in Chester County, he graduated as a physician from the Medical College of Baltimore. He moved to Kennett Square and became an ardent abolitionist. His home, The Pines, provided a refuge for runaway slaves. He also owned other safe house locations in Pennsylvania and Ohio. In all, it is estimated that he helped over 2,000 slaves to escape to freedom. As a practicing physician, he also provided medical services for the fugitive slaves. Dr. Fussell was a founding member of the American Anti-Slavery Society and he also helped to found the Women’s Medical College in Philadelphia. Not far from Dr. Fussell’s home, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center honors his work, along with many other volunteers in this area of Chester County who helped a large number of slaves follow the trail to freedom.