Editing William Still (section)

== Legacy ==

William Still's documentation of the Underground Railroad provides an irreplaceable historical record. Unlike most aspects of this secret network, which left few written traces, Still's records preserve the names, stories, and circumstances of hundreds of freedom seekers. His book has been essential to historians seeking to understand the Underground Railroad's operations and has informed countless books, films, and educational programs. Still's grave in Eden Cemetery in Delaware County is a site of pilgrimage for those honoring the history of the freedom movement. His legacy is also honored in Philadelphia through historical markers, educational programs, and the William Still Interpretive Center, which interprets his life and work for contemporary visitors.<ref name="bordewich">{{cite book |last=Bordewich |first=Fergus M. |title=Bound for Canaan: The Epic Story of the Underground Railroad, America's First Civil Rights Movement |year=2005 |publisher=Amistad |location=New York}}</ref>