Josh Poole spent his childhood playing archeology and digging for artifacts in his backyard. By discovering old tools, disregarded farm equipment, and rusty machinery, he became keenly aware of those who walked this land before him. A Niagara County native, Josh has a passion for local history and sharing it with others. Now the in-house historian for the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, he has spent countless hours researching the stories that make Niagara Falls so special. Deeply indebted to his ancestors, he will happily direct you to local businesses and community members who uphold this history and make up the very fabric of what it means to be American.