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A drinking gourd is simply a gourd (kind of like a dried out squash) that had been hollowed out to use as a sort of ladle to contain liquid.
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What is the web address of the Drinking Gourd Project in Concord Massachusetts?
The web address of the Drinking Gourd Project is: www.drinkinggourdproject.org
What was the song follow the drinking gourd used for?
it was sung by runaway slaves. the 'drinking gourd' is in reference to the big dipper (the stars)
Why would the drinking gourd be important to a runaway slave?
Because it was talking about the north star in the song and that`s where freedom is.
Follow the drinking gourd?
the secret code
Where is the Drinking Gourd Project in Concord Massachusetts located?
The address of the Drinking Gourd Project is: Po Box 506, Concord, MA 01742-0506
What was the code name for the big dipper?
the drinking gourd
Why was the big dipper called the drinking gourd?
constillations
Where is the drinking gourd located?
The "Drinking Gourd" is an alternate name of the Big Dipper, an asterism (star formation) in the northern sky. The dipper stars in the "bowl" of the Big Dipper point to Polaris, the pole star. Walking towards the pole star (following the Drinking Gourd) takes you northwards.
What was the code word in the underground railroad song for the big dipper?
The code word for the Big Dipper in the underground railroad song was "Follow the Drinking Gourd." This was a reference to using the constellation of the Big Dipper as a navigational guide to escape to the North.
What is slaves songs for the big dipper?
follow the drinking gourd
Where can you listen to Follow the Drinking Gourd?
on youtube or you can look in a book or at school
What are the release dates for Reading Rainbow - 1983 Follow the Drinking Gourd 10-1?
Reading Rainbow - 1983 Follow the Drinking Gourd 10-1 was released on: USA: 18 October 1993
