The Destination Freedom: Underground Railroad Walking Tour at the Waverly Community House is expanding to the Endless Mountains region! Since 2017, the Destination Freedom program has highlighted the 19th century Underground Railroad, abolition, and anti-slavery movements in Northeastern Pennsylvania with walking tours and events that tell the complex story of the role that local residents […]
#FreedomWalk2026 A major 250th-anniversary commemoration led by the Menare Foundation, this 8-week, 750-mile journey retraces Underground Railroad routes from Maryland to Canada. The project includes stops in Pennsylvania (with an overnight "station" in Philadelphia) and will feature community activations such as lectures, tours, service projects, and opportunities for the public to participate. It is positioned […]
Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of slavery, and it is suspected his Caledonia Ironworks was used as a conduit for the Underground Railroad. In June, 1863 the Army of Northern Virginia marched north into Chambersburg, and […]
From 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., attendees will travel over to Gather Place at the Historic AME Church of Yardley (188 South Canal Street, Yardley, Pa 19067), where history is brought vividly to life through: 1800s Period-dressed interpreters and storytellers Living history experiences reflecting the cultural traditions of the community Outdoor hospitality under a large […]
This tour is focused on the Underground Railroad and includes four authenticated Underground Railroad sites. Because the Underground Railroad was by necessity secret, uncovering the details of its existence has required a great deal of detective work. This tour includes the latest research and recent discoveries which further reveal the rich fabric of African American […]
In a quiet corner of Northeast Philadelphia, history will speak again. Inside the historic Byberry Friends Meeting House, audiences will step into the charged atmosphere of 1850s Philadelphia, where abolitionists Robert Purvis and Harriet Forten Purvis rallied neighbors to resist one of the nation’s most controversial laws. Rather than watching from theater seats, visitors will […]
KTA Webinar: The Underground Railroad Along the Mason-Dixon Line June 16, 2026 - 6:00 pm | Virtual The Mason-Dixon line, once drawn to settle a border dispute, became one of the most charged dividing lines in American history, separating bondage from freedom and risk from refuge. Join Randy Harris, Research & Community Outreach specialist at The […]
The Juneteenth Celebration takes place June 18, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Landis Valley Village & Farm Museum, 2451 Kissel Hill Road, Lancaster, PA 17601. It include: Live Entertainment: Gospel music and performances throughout the day. History & Education: Historical interpreters and educational exhibits. Local Businesses: Black-owned businesses, craft vendors, and food […]
THE STORY OF AN IMAGINED ENCOUNTER AT CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY ON JULY 4, 1872 A dramatic reading of an original script, Leaders and Liberators portrays an imagined meeting on July 4, 1872 in Cape May, New Jersey between Harriet Tubman and two abolitionist allies from Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania — the Reverend Stephen […]
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 […]
