Travel by guided van tour as you follow the path of freedom seekers after crossing the Susquehanna River, visiting key locations in Marietta, and East and West Donegal Townships. These tours are presented by the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania. They work to preserve, interpret, and share the history and lived experiences […]
A guided walking tour highlighting Blairsville's Underground Railroad history during the annual Knotweed Festival.
"Above Ground on the UGRR" A special presentation by one other region's leading historians that examines the use of the above ground railroad by freedom seekers and the agents and entrepreneurs who aided them. Hosted by Columbia 300. Presenter is Randy Harris […]
Thursday, August 27th @6:30pm Frank Parker (William Parker Descendant) Join CHS for this unique presentation as we get to hear from the descendant of William Parker. The Christiana Resistance 1851 took place at the home of William Parker. (This presentation will be held via Zoom at the 10 W Slokum Ave location on August 27th […]
Living the Experience : An interactive, spiritual reenactment of the Underground Railroad taking place on September 5, 2026, at the Bethel AME Church at 512 E. Strawberry St., Lancaster, PA. “Living the Experienceis a spiritual, interactive reenactment of the Underground railroad.” -- .
2026 marks a huge celebration in the Christiana History as we celebrate our 175 years of the 1851 Christiana Resistance along with celebrating our 250 years of National History. Christiana Historical Society continues to work on preserving and educating about our important piece of our American history.
SAVE THE DATE! The new Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania is formally launching its fundraising efforts for its exciting facility in Columbia with a gala fundraising dinner on Saturday September 12th at the Lancaster Marriott hotel in downtown Lancaster. Entitled "Quest for Freedom" the event will include nationally known guest speakers, a cocktail hour (5:30-6:30PM), […]
These tours run on *select dates through October* and visit significant Underground Railroad sites in Chester County.
Tunkhannock The Endless Mountains Heritage Region has officially partnered with the Waverly Community House of Waverly, PA to bring its Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tours to the counties of Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, and Wyoming counties. These tours explore the rich history of the Underground Railroad, the abolitionist movement of the 19th century, and the […]
