BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | Columbia, PA - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | Columbia, PA
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania | Columbia, PA
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T233000
DTSTAMP:20260126T152544Z
CREATED:20260126T152514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T152544Z
UID:4362-1771066800-1771111800@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster:Annual Wreath-Laying Ceremony for Lydia Hamilton Smith
DESCRIPTION:Join us at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Cemetery for LancasterHistory’s annual wreath-laying ceremony at the gravesite of Lydia Hamilton Smith. Smith was Thaddeus Stevens’ housekeeper\, a businesswoman in her own right\, and also a devout Roman Catholic who was buried at St. Mary’s upon her death in 1884. Taking place on Smith’s birthday\, the ceremony will feature the laying of flowers at her gravesite and remarks by community leaders. \nThis event is free and open to the public. We are requesting that individuals register for the event so that we may contact them in the event of inclement weather that may cause us to cancel the event. Attendees may register online or by calling 717.392.4633. Please register with an actively monitored cellphone and email address in the event of cancellations.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancasterannual-wreath-laying-ceremony-for-lydia-hamilton-smith/
LOCATION:St. Mary’s Cemetery\, 401 New Holland Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LancasterHistory":MAILTO:info@lancasterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20251219T164555Z
CREATED:20251219T163720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T164555Z
UID:4236-1770742800-1770750000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Animating Democracy: William Whipper Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:DR. LEROY HOPKINS\, Facilitator\nCOWITZ CHARLOT\, Respondent\nWILLIAM WHIPPER  1834 – THE SLAVERY OF INTEMPERANCE\nMichelle Alexander – The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness \n  \nEvent is free but registration is required
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-animating-democracy-william-whipper-reading-circle-2/
LOCATION:Lancaster Public Library – LPL Board Room\, 151 N. Queen Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260110T151646Z
CREATED:20260110T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T151646Z
UID:4291-1770462000-1770483600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Living the Experience reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Living the Experience is a spiritual\, interactive reenactment of the Underground railroad. Patrons get a chance to step inside the shoes of Africans seeking their freedom in the 1800’s in Lancaster\, Pennsylvania. The production is the first Underground Railroad reenactment in Central Pennsylvania and has been sharing the story for 27 years. Each includes our reenactment\, a southern style meal and access to local vendors on site. \nAt our October 4th production you will also get a chance to meet award winning storyteller and former Jeopardy! cast member\, Cheryl Farrell. She will be explaining how the Historical Bethel A.M.E. Church was featured on the popular game show and the importance of storytelling in the African heritage. \nTicket sales end 1 week before each production. Groups of 35 or more may reserve a different date upon request. Please contact us for more information. \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-living-the-experience-reenactment/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church – Cultural Center\, 512 E. Strawberry St.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20251222T160519Z
CREATED:20251222T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160519Z
UID:4246-1770462000-1770476400@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Living the Experience: Underground Railroad Interactive Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time and immerse yourself in history with this interactive reenactment of the Underground Railroad. Experience the journey firsthand\, meet passionate storytellers\, and uncover stories that shaped a nation. This in-person event is perfect for history buffs and curious minds alike. Don’t miss out on a powerful\, engaging way to connect with the past! Lasts about 4 hours and includes a meal. Doors open at 10:30AM
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-living-the-experience-underground-railroad-interactive-reenactment/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church Cultural Center\, 512 E Strawberry St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20251220T145039Z
CREATED:20251220T145039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T145039Z
UID:4244-1770312600-1770318000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Lydia Hamilton Smith and the World of Entrepreneurial Black Women in the Nation’s Capital
DESCRIPTION:Lydia Hamilton Smith lived a remarkable life as the confidante of Thaddeus Stevens\, but also as an accomplished woman in the years following his death. While many know Smith in relation to Stevens\, she carefully crafted a life shaped by hard work\, dignity\, and egalitarian values. An astute businesswoman and an important figure in social circles in both Gettysburg and Washington\, D.C. this talk will explore how Lydia Hamilton Smith figured among the circles of Black entrepreneurs in the nation’s capital. Dr. Tamika Nunley is the presenter and she is the Research Professor of History at Duke University. Along with articles\, essays\, and reviews\, she is the author of At the Threshold of Liberty: Women\, Slavery\, and Shifting Identities in Washington\, D.C.. \nThe lecture\, “Lydia Hamilton Smith and the World of Entrepreneurial Black Women in the Nation’s Capital\,” will take place on Thursday\, February 5\, 2026 at the LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center\, 230 N. President Ave.\, Lancaster. A reception will precede the lecture at 5pm\, followed by the main event at 5:30pm. The lecture will be available via livestream\, but will not be available publicly after the event concludes. \nThis event is free and open to the public\, but requires registration to guarantee a seat. Select your registration option below\, or call 717.392.4633 to register over the phone. An email is required to receive the link to the livestream on Zoom. \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-lydia-hamilton-smith-and-the-world-of-entrepreneurial-black-women-in-the-nations-capital/
LOCATION:LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center\, 230 N. President Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LancasterHistory":MAILTO:info@lancasterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260121T150642Z
CREATED:20260121T150642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T150642Z
UID:4359-1769864400-1769871600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Chester Co: Looking Back\, Stepping forward: the Pathway to Freedom
DESCRIPTION:A FREE Family Event Celebrating America 250 and Black History Month\nA collaboration between the Chester County History Center\, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center and West Chester Dance Works. \nStart your visit at 1:00 PM with a self‑guided tour through 300 years of Chester County history. Then\, from 2:00–3:00 PM\, gather in the auditorium for a dynamic program exploring the county’s pivotal role in the pathway to freedom. Storytellers from KURC and CCHC will bring to life true accounts from the Underground Railroad\, leading into a special preview performance by West Chester Dance Works. Rachel Harris\, One Woman Over the Line shares the remarkable story of freedom seeker Rachel Harris and her daring escape through the streets of West Chester. \nChildren are encouraged to participate as well\, discovering how movement and dance can express emotion and history. \nThis FREE community program is made possible in part by support from the Chester County Community Foundation.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/chester-co-looking-back-stepping-forward-the-pathway-to-freedom/
LOCATION:Chester County History Center\,\, 225 N. High Street\, West Chester\, PA\, 19380\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260101T152502Z
CREATED:20251205T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T152502Z
UID:4214-1768471200-1768476600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Bucks County - The Underground Railroad in Bucks County (for adults)
DESCRIPTION:Explore the historic presence of African Americans in Bucks County\, from the 1700s through emancipation.  As the Revolutionary War was starting\, Pennsylvania Quakers launched an early movement to end slavery in Bucks County.  This movement continued as the Underground Railroad in the 19th century. We will explore African American history in Bucks looking at manumission papers & maps and then wet-felt a muffler/scarf (used to disguise a couple who escaped from Georgia to Philadelphia) to remember this history and journey. \nNOTE: Cassandra Stancil Gunkle will be a guest speaker while Nichole is away on maternity leave! \nWhen: Monday 1/14 at 6-7:30 PM and Tuesday\, 1/15 at 10-11:30 AM
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/the-underground-railroad-in-bucks-county-for-adults/
LOCATION:Tyler State Park\, 101 Swamp Rd.\, Newtown\, PA\, 18940-1151\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T203000
DTSTAMP:20251223T220021Z
CREATED:20251223T220021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T220021Z
UID:4248-1768413600-1768422600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Quaker Benevolence and African Genius: Banneker and Cupid Pac
DESCRIPTION:Quaker Benevolence and African Genius: Banneker and Cupid Paca\nfeaturing Dr. Leroy Hopkins\, PhD\nFor generations\, Lancaster County’s history has been told through familiar names and well-documented narratives. Yet some of the most remarkable stories—particularly those centered on African American achievement—have remained overlooked or underrepresented. The Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County’s January Speaker Series continues its long-standing tradition of illuminating these stories with a compelling evening lecture by Dr. Leroy Hopkins. \n Dr. Hopkins will present Quaker Benevolence and African Genius: Banneker and Cupid Paca at the historic Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House\, inviting audiences to explore how intellect\, opportunity\, and community intersected in early America—and how Lancaster County played a meaningful role in that story \nThe January presentation will examine two remarkable figures—Benjamin Banneker and Cupid Paca—through the lens of Quaker benevolence and African American intellectual achievement. Banneker\, a self-taught mathematician and astronomer\, is widely recognized for his scientific contributions and his role in surveying the original boundaries of Washington\, D.C. Cupid Paca\, a less familiar but equally compelling figure\, represents the untold brilliance and complexity of African American life in the 18th century. By placing these men within the social and cultural networks of their time\, Dr. Hopkins reveals how education\, patronage\, and moral conviction shaped their opportunities—and their legacies. \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/quaker-benevolence-and-african-genius-banneker-and-cupid-pac/
LOCATION:Sehner-Ellicott-von Hess House\,\, 123 North Prince Sgtreet\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T190000
DTSTAMP:20251219T163120Z
CREATED:20251219T163111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T163120Z
UID:4230-1768325400-1768330800@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Animating Democracy: William Whipper Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:2026 ANIMATING DEMOCRACY: LANCASTER LIVE AND LEARN\nWilliam Whipper Reading Circle \nLENWOOD SLOAN\, Facilitator\nJOHN MALINA\, Respondent\nDAVID WALKER 1829 – APPEAL TO THE COLORED CITIZENS OF THE WORLD!\nTre Johnson – Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy \nFree \nRegistration required
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-animating-democracy-william-whipper-reading-circle/
LOCATION:Lancaster Public Library – LPL Board Room\, 151 N. Queen Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260113T170000
DTSTAMP:20251205T152123Z
CREATED:20251205T152123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T152123Z
UID:4207-1768291200-1768323600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Central Bucks Underground Railroad Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of escaped slaves in the 18th and 19th centuries\, the Underground Railroad represented hope for a new life. This secret network of hidden\, safe places relied on abolitionists and kind communities to aid runaways on their journey northward. Bucks County was home to many important stops on the railroad from taverns and churches to privately owned farms\, many of which can still be visited today\n\n\n\n\n\nFor reservations\, contact Cheryl Glover at cglover@aamuseumbucks.org
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/central-bucks-underground-railroad-bus-tour/
LOCATION:African American Museum of Bucks County\, 215 E. Richardson\, Langhorn\, PA\, 19047\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="African American Museum of Bucks County":MAILTO:info@aamuseumbucks.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T210000
DTSTAMP:20260108T214125Z
CREATED:20260108T214125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260108T214125Z
UID:4287-1767981600-1767992400@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Wayne\, PA:'We the People’ DELCO SEMIQUIN KICK OFF PARTY
DESCRIPTION:For one night only\, the storied gates of Historic Valley Forge Military College will open for a celebration where past and future collide. This exclusive sneak peek is reserved for the Delco community\, offering a festive evening of discovery\, where we will unveil a special sampler of the 2026 events and program. \nSeveral themes to the celebration\, including “Path to Freedom – Underground Railroad through Civil Rights” \nThis is a fund raising event.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/wayne-pawe-the-people-delco-semiquin-kick-off-party/
LOCATION:Valley Forge Millitary Academy\, 1001 Eagle Rd\, Wayne\, PA\, Wayne\, PA\, 19087\, United States Minor Outlying Islands
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260105T145850Z
CREATED:20260105T145656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145850Z
UID:4259-1767384000-1767978000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Scranton/Waverly\, PA -  Journeys: Destination Freedom\, Waverly's Hidden History
DESCRIPTION:A new documentary deploring Waverly’s crucial role in the Underground Railroad and a celebration of the bravery of unsung abolitionists running on the Scranton ABC-TV app\, WNEP+. \n\nThe documentary highlights the intriguing history of the little Pennsylvania community of Waverly\, and the fearless abolitionists who bravely hid escaped slaves on the path to freedom\, as well as the challenges they faced from those who were not sympathetic to the abolitionist movement. Some African Americans who ultimately settled in Waverly were inspired in person by Frederick Douglass\, and played a pivotal role in the Civil War\, fighting for Union forces. \n\n\nThe documentary will be airing for the first time on Friday\, January 2nd\, at 8 p.m. on WNEP+. Following the Friday\, January 2nd premiere\, it will air on WNEP+ every night at 8 p.m. thereafter for a week\, ending on Friday\, January 9th\, enabling more flexibility to watch. \n\n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/waverly-pa-journeys-destination-freedom-waverlys-hidden-history/
LOCATION:WNEP+ (ABC-TV Scranton area App)\, Scranton\, PA\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20251120T151237Z
CREATED:20251120T151237Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251120T151237Z
UID:4186-1765477800-1765485000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:York County History Storytellers
DESCRIPTION:Our American democracy is worth fighting for\, and it has been since 1776. That struggle has produced heroes\, all worthy. It has spawned foes – some with good intentions\, others certainly not. Historians participating in the York County History Storytellers evening are returning to explore what has worked in York County’s history and those times that we’ve fallen short. As a county\, we can learn from both. \nThe program starts at 6:30 p.m.\, Dec. 11\, and will feature Ben Neely\, June Burk Lloyd\, Samantha Dorm\, Jeri Jones\, Scott Mingus (UGRR) and Stephen H. Smith. Doors open at 5:30 pm for those who wish to explore the museum for free prior to the event. \nHometown History’s Jamie Noerpel and Dominish Marie Miller will host the evening. Jim McClure will preside at the popular “Stump the Historian” segment. \nProgram in collaboration with the York Daily Record and Hometown History
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/york-county-history-storytellers/
LOCATION:York History Center\, 121 North Pershing Ave.\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T123000
DTSTAMP:20251202T150944Z
CREATED:20251202T150759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T150944Z
UID:4201-1765105200-1765110600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:West Chester: Holiday History Stroll - UGRR sites
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in West Chester’s festive holiday atmosphere with this 90 minute walking tour\, brought to you by the Chester County History Center. Your costumed guides will take you to West Chester’s early churches\, department stores and UGRR cultural sites\, learning about what the winter holidays meant to the people of West Chester from the late 1700s to the early 1900s. During the tour we’ll stop at the world-famous Éclat Chocolate (“Best Chocolates in America” by Bon Appetit in 2012) for a sweet treat. \nPlease plan to arrive at The History Center (225 N. High Street\, West Chester) 10-15 minutes before your scheduled tour time. Dress in warm\, comfortable layers\, as almost all of the tour will be held outdoors. If you have mobility questions\, please reach out to jgreen@mycchc.org before purchasing a ticket. Distance is approximately 1.5 miles. \nThere will be discussion of the origins of Santa Claus and Kris Kringle\, so if you have little ones who still enjoy the magic of the season\, this might not be appropriate for them. \nRegister here! \nTickets are $21.00 per person; members of CCHC receive a 20% discount with code. Not a member? You can purchase a membership on our website by following THIS LINK. \nService dogs are welcome; pets are not permitted on our public walking tours.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/west-chester-holiday-history-stroll-ugrr-sites/
LOCATION:Chester County History Center\, 225 North High Stree\, West Chester\, PA\, 19380\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T123000
DTSTAMP:20251202T145803Z
CREATED:20251202T145803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T145803Z
UID:4198-1765018800-1765024200@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Living the Experience - Underground Railroad Reenactment
DESCRIPTION:Bethel AME Historical Services Presents: The “Living the Experience” Underground Railroad Reenactment & Interactive Experience. \n\n\nBethel AME Historical Services Presents: The “Living the Experience” Underground Railroad Re-enactment & Interactive Experience. \nOne of Lancaster County’s most moving and powerfully significant hidden gems. Living the Experience is a creative\, spiritual\, and and interactive historical re-enactment of the Underground Railroad\, as it occurred on site at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the city of Churchtowne\, Lancaster\, Pennsylvania. \nEach ticket includes a Re-enactment experience followed by a soul food meal. \nLocal vendors will also be on site for those interested in purchasing something to commemorate the experience. \n\n\n$38.50 for ages 13+\, $24.50 for children 12 and under
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-living-the-experience-underground-railroad-reenactment/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church Cultural Center\, 512 E Strawberry St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20251115T161713Z
CREATED:20251115T161556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251115T161713Z
UID:4165-1764950400-1764964800@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:York: Opening Exhibit William Goodridge Freedom Center & UGRR Museum
DESCRIPTION:On December 5th the William Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum will reopen with a new exhibit and host the  2035 Festival of Trees. The event will run from 4-8PM. Additional exhibit dates are December 6\,\,10\,13\,17\, and 20.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/york-opening-exhibit-t-william-goodridge-freedom-center-ugrr-museum/
LOCATION:William Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum\, 123 E. Philadlephia Street\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251202T144149Z
CREATED:20251202T144149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T144149Z
UID:4195-1764874800-1764880200@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:York: Writer's Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:The next Writers’ Roundtable meeting will be 7 p.m. Thursday\, Dec. 4. The presenter will be Scott Deisley\, who will speak about the new Crispus Attucks York History and Culture Center. Scott Deisley is a former superintendent at Red Lion Area School District and is a former member of History Center Board of Directors. \nThis program will be in person and available on Zoom.  Registration is recommended.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/york-writers-roundtable/
LOCATION:York County History Center Museum\, 121 N. Pershing Ave\, York\, PA\, 17401\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T143000
DTSTAMP:20251014T143629Z
CREATED:20251014T143629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T143629Z
UID:4107-1763211600-1763217000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Byberry/Phila: What was Purvis Reading? The Books of a Great Abolitionist
DESCRIPTION:Purvis was a member of the Byberry Library Company\, whose book collection is still preserved at Byberry Meeting and whose circulation records are at the Friends Historical Library at Swarthmore. Purvis checked out about 100 books in the 1850s and 1860s and the Poquessing Trail of History is building a program around this\, including displaying the actual books that Purvis read. \nFor more information on upcoming events\, contact Jack McCarthy at poquessing@preservationalliance.com or 610-639-2164or visit poquessingtrailofhistory.org. •• \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/byberry-phila-what-was-purvis-reading-the-books-of-a-great-abolitionist/
LOCATION:Byberry Friends Meeting\, 3001 Byberry Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19154\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Preservation Alliance":MAILTO:poquessing@preservationalliance.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T123000
DTSTAMP:20251031T143910Z
CREATED:20251031T143910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T143910Z
UID:4127-1762513200-1762518600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Jamestown - Pathways to Freedom: The Underground Railroad History Tour
DESCRIPTION:Gibson House Manor. Learn about Dr. and Mrs. Gibson and the house they designed with 11 secret design elements to protect and hide runaway slaves before the Civil War\, along with Pennsylvania’s contributions to the period before and during the Civil War. Tours also include presentation on 12 quilting symbols used by slaves on a South Carolina plantation as a silent code to help them escape as documented and verified from interviews by Jacquiline L. Tobin and Raymond G. Dobard PhD. in their book\, “Hidden in Plain View.” To make your tour/lunch reservation\, call or text 724-456-4983 or purchase your tickets online at www.gibsonhousemanor.org. Gift shop and Spillway Café open from 11:00 am to 2:00 Limit 25 people per tour. Lunch is served at 12:15 pm in the Spillway Café. Tour/Lunch cost: $27 Adults  ($20. w/o lunch)/ $16 Children 6 to 12 / Children under 6 free
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/jamestown-pathways-to-freedom-the-underground-railroad-history-tour/
LOCATION:Gibson House Manor\, 210 Liberty Street\, Jamestown\, PA\, 16134\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T130000
DTSTAMP:20251020T184135Z
CREATED:20251020T184135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T184135Z
UID:4113-1761994800-1762002000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Bethel AME "Living the Experience"
DESCRIPTION:Living the Experience is a creative\, spiritual\, and interactive historical reenactment of the Underground Railroad\, as it occurred on-site\, at the Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in the City of Lancaster. Living The Experience (LTE) is the first Underground Railroad reenactment in Central Pennsylvania made available with a regular schedule of performances. \n$38.50 for ages 13+ \n$24.50 for children 12 and under \nChildren 5 and under are free
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-bethel-ame-living-the-experience/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church Cultural Center\, 512 E Strawberry St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20251014T143742Z
CREATED:20250829T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T143742Z
UID:3767-1761350400-1761436799@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Blairsville: Twilight Cemetery Tour
DESCRIPTION:Begins at 4:00 PM \nTICKETS SALES OPEN IN OCTOBER.\nDonations $7/per person. Children under 5yrs are free. Children under 12 yrs must be accompanied by an adult.\n \nFollow our guides as you explore the Blairsville Cemetery and meet figures from the Underground Railroad\, nationally famous businessmen\, & prominent Blairsville citizens. Space is limited. \nTours depart every 8 min. from the Blairsville Cemetery Office\, 609 E Market St.\, Blairsville PA.  Call (724) 343-1014 for more information. In case of heavy rain or dangerous storms\, characters will appear at our UGRR Museum\, 214 S East Ln\, Blairsville.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/twilight-cemetery-tour/
LOCATION:Blairsville Area Underground Railroad\, 214 S East Lane\, Blairsville\, PA\, 15717\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T183000
DTSTAMP:20251014T143814Z
CREATED:20250829T191844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T143814Z
UID:3761-1761240600-1761244200@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Dred Scott’s Daughter: Birthright Citizenship & The Meaning of ‘American'
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Frost\, Professor of law at University of Virginia\, who specializes in immigration\, citizenship and constitutional law\, joins LancasterHistory to examine the legal and historical significance of birthright citizenship for the nation\, as well as its prospects for the future. Exact site of lecture has not yet been announced.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/dred-scotts-daughter-birthright-citizenship-the-meaning-of-american/
LOCATION:Stevens Smith Center for History and Democracy\, 13-15 East Vine Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20251007T194517Z
CREATED:20251007T194517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T194517Z
UID:4078-1760882400-1760889600@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Christiana: 90th Anniversary of the  National Railway Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:90th Anniversary celebration of the National Railway Historical Society. Ice Cream Social. Christiana Historical Society members are invited to join in and celebrate 90-year anniversary event with NRHS members. RSVP to Cindy Kendig\, @ 717-917-5137 by October 13th  Cake\, Ice Cream\, Coffee\, Iced Tea\, & Lemonade. \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/christiana-90th-anniversary-of-the-national-railway-historical-society/
LOCATION:Christiana Freight Station\, 10 railroad Avenue\, Christiana\, PA\, 17509\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lancaster Chapter of National Railway Historical Society":MAILTO:cindykendig@gmail.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T151500
DTSTAMP:20250925T195636Z
CREATED:20250925T195636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250925T195636Z
UID:3980-1760878800-1760886900@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Kennett Underground Railroad Center Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at our headquarters in the Kennett Heritage Center. From there you will board a small air-conditioned bus and visit documented Underground Railroad sites\, historic homes and Quaker Meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity in the Kennett Square area. The tour also presents the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery. \n\nThere is free on street parking. You may also use the parking garage which is across the road from the Kennett Heritage Center for the small fee of $2.00 for the first hour and $1.00 for each hour thereafte
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/kennett-underground-railroad-center-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Kennett Heritage Center\, 120 N. Union St.\, Kennett Square\, PA\, 19348\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kennett Underground Railroad Center":MAILTO:info@kennettundergroundrr.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T193000
DTSTAMP:20251014T143925Z
CREATED:20251014T143115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T143925Z
UID:4103-1760806800-1760815800@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Byberry/Phila: In the Light of Freedom: Lantern-Making Workshop and Historical UGRR Reenactment and Lantern Parade
DESCRIPTION:Poquessing Trail of History programming will continue with In the Light of Freedom: Lantern-Making Workshop and Historical Reenactment and Lantern Parade on Saturday\, Oct. 18 from 5 to 7:30 p.m.\, at Byberry Friends Meeting\, 3001 Byberry Road. \nThe Poquessing Trail of History is an initiative of the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia \nThe cost is $5 for the workshop\, which begins at 5 p.m. Lanterns were important for people escaping slavery. Walking artist Ken Johnston will provide lantern-making instruction and tell stories about Byberry anti-slavery leader Robert Purvis and the role of lanterns in the Underground Railroad. \nHot drinks will be provided for the historical reenactment and lantern parade\, which will begin at 6:30 and be led by Johnston around the Byberry Friends burial grounds in celebration of Byberry’s Underground Railroad history. \nThe reenactment and parade will mark the 175th anniversary of a meeting in Byberry Hall to protest the 1850 Fugitive Slave Act. \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/in-the-light-of-freedom-lantern-making-workshop-and-historical-ugrr-reenactment-and-lantern-parade/
LOCATION:Byberry Friends Meeting\, 3001 Byberry Road\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19154\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Preservation Alliance":MAILTO:poquessing@preservationalliance.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T140000
DTSTAMP:20251010T191053Z
CREATED:20251010T191053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T191053Z
UID:4098-1760792400-1760796000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster: Reading\, Book Signing of New Historical Fiction Book on Lydia Hamilton Smith
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, October 18\, LancasterHistory welcomes author Darlene Colón for a reading and signing of her new book From the Heart of Lydia\, written with Pam Lazos and Terry Webb. Composed for a young adult audience\, From the Heart of Lydia is a fictional imagining of the childhood of the real Lydia Hamilton Smith. The book will be available for purchase at LancasterHistory’s Museum Store while supplies last. LancasterHistory Members save 20% and Friends of the Tanger Arboretum save 10%!
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-reading-book-signing-of-new-historical-fiction-book-on-lydia-hamilton-smith/
LOCATION:LancasterHistory Museum & Research Center\, 230 N. President Ave\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LancasterHistory":MAILTO:info@lancasterhistory.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251010T200000
DTSTAMP:20251003T142416Z
CREATED:20251003T142416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T142416Z
UID:4046-1760119200-1760126400@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Flee North: A Forgotten Hero and the Flight for Freedom in Slavery's Borderland
DESCRIPTION:Join us next Friday\, October 10\, for an unforgettable evening with Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist and author Scott Shane as he presents his acclaimed book\, FLEE NORTH: A Forgotten Hero and the Fight for Freedom in Slavery’s Borderland. Praised as one of the Best Books of 2023 by Publishers Weekly and Amazon\, FLEE NORTH has been hailed as “riveting” (Henry Louis Gates Jr.) and “a treasure” (Taylor Branch). Author presentation\, Q&A\, book signing\, refreshments. Tickets $10 – Use promo code FLEE for 20% off.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/flee-north-a-forgotten-hero-and-the-flight-for-freedom-in-slaverys-borderland/
LOCATION:Columbia Crossing River Trails Center\, 41 Walnut Street\, Columbia\, PA\, 17512\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Susquehanna National Heritage Area":MAILTO:info@susqnha.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251008T213000
DTSTAMP:20251002T211816Z
CREATED:20251002T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251002T211816Z
UID:4042-1759951800-1759959000@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Undergrounds and Infrastructures: The Entangled Histories of the Underground Railroad and the Main Line of Public Works
DESCRIPTION:Randy Harris and Leroy Hopkins will discuss the history of the Underground Railroad in Pennsylvania and the ways its history intersects with the Commonwealth’s massive 19th century investment in a multi-modal transportation system\, the ambitious project comprising roads\, canals\, railroads and inclined planes undertaken by the Pennsylvania legislature to link Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. How were these two systems of mobility intertwined \nRandolph Harris – Former journalist; Executive Director of the Historic Preservation Trust of Lancaster County (1995-2002); consulting historian; now on staff at LancasterHistory\, member\, Board of Directors of the new Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania. \nDr. Leroy Hopkins\, Jr. – Native of Lancaster\, PA; scholar of African studies; Ph.D. in Germanic Languages & Literature\, Harvard University; member\, Board of Directors and Chair of History & Exhibits Committee\, Underground Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania\, and member\, Board of Directors\, LancasterHistory. \n  \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/undergrounds-and-infrastructures-the-entangled-histories-of-the-underground-railroad-and-the-main-line-of-public-works/
LOCATION:Academy Room\, Shadek-Fackenthal Library\, Franklin & Marshall College\, 450 College Avenue\, Lamcaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T140000
DTSTAMP:20250829T184409Z
CREATED:20250829T184409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T184409Z
UID:3742-1759658400-1759672800@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation
DESCRIPTION:A hike in West Fairmount Park that explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia. \nLocation: begins by Ridgeland Mansion in West Fairmount Park \nJoin Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences\, Inc. for a 3.5-mile UGRR history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park.  On his 203rd birthday\, we honor the “Father of the Underground Railroad”\, William Still (born October 7\, 1821)\, and all those freedom seekers who traversed the lands of present-day Fairmount. \nThe loop hike will visit places of historical significance\, some with connections to the UGRR. Stops include Ridgeland Mansion (c. 1762)\, Boelsen Cottage (c. 1684)\, Belmont Mansion (c. 1742)\, and physical remnants of the Philadelphia and Columbia Railroad\, which was a means of clandestine conveyance for freedom seekers in the mid-19th century.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/walking-in-william-stills-steps-hike-community-conversation/
LOCATION:West Fairmount Park\, 1769-1825\, State Rte 3005\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19131\, United States
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000
DTSTAMP:20250926T205404Z
CREATED:20250926T205404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T205404Z
UID:3987-1759575600-1759586400@ugrrmuseumpa.org
SUMMARY:Lancaster:African American Heritage Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Focused largely on the Underground Railroad\, including four authenticated sites\, tour features African agency and resistance to an institution that has kinship to economic\, political\, and social/cultural forces which fueled the nation’s early growth and beyond; an institution which dehumanized the enslaved and enslaver alike. Because the Underground Railroad was by necessity secret\, uncovering the details of its existence has required a great deal of detective work. Local African American history\, such as that shared on this tour\, is the vital lifeblood that gives rise to an authentic national history. This tour includes the latest research and recent discoveries which further reveal the rich fabric of African American history in Lancaster before and after the Civil War. No reservations neededAdult $17/ Senior (65 and older) $10 / Students (6-18) $5 / Under 6 Free. Registration is required \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancasterafrican-american-heritage-walking-tour/
LOCATION:City of Lancaster Visitor Center\, 25 S. Queen St.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR