What is the overall ambiance, pulse of this era, space, time? 

the freeing of slaves by Harriet Tubman is a very important part of my personal history. and it happens in the underground railroad. 

• What are some current events that correlate back to this event? 

people immigrating to get away from danger and get there freedom.

• Why is it relevant to revisit this now? 

there are still a lot of people that don't know abt this part of history.

• What "new" aspect or element to the story/plot do you want to bring?