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SUMMARY:Phila -  Civil Rights History teacher workshop: Translating Historical Narrative s Into Civic Education” (ZOOM)
DESCRIPTION:Explore new primary source sets illuminating 19th-century Black civil rights from the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the Library of Congress. Showing how ideas and news shaped Black communities across the nation\, this two-part workshop helps educators dive into the related records. It also equips participants with research skills to uncover local stories of activism\, while demonstrating how these source sets can spark deeper civic learning.\n\n\nWorkshop host: \nDr. Stephanie Tisdale \n\nDr. Tisdale served as the primary researcher and curriculum writer for History at the Routes. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and previously served as the regional director of the Center for Black Educator Development. \n\nSarah Harris\, “Translating Historical Narratives Into Civic Education” \nSarah Harris currently serves as the Senior Director of Teacher and Student Programs at the National Constitution Center\, where she develops and leads civic-education and professional-learning initiatives for teachers across the country. Constitution Center+1 Before joining the NCC in 2018\, she taught high-school history\, and brings that classroom teaching background to her work engaging educators on constitutional and civic issues.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/phila-civil-rights-history-teacher-workshop-translating-historical-narrative-s-into-civic-education-zoom/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T100000
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SUMMARY:Lancaster: African American Heritage Combined Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:This guided bus tour highlights key sites from both of our African American Heritage walking tours\, exploring Underground Railroad history and community life across Lancaster. Seating is limited and advance registration is required; visit our Tours page to purchase tickets. Experience the most significant sites from both of our African American Heritage walking tours in one guided bus tour\, highlighting Underground Railroad history\, community resilience\, and lasting legacies across Lancaster. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nQuestions? Contact our Tour Coordinator\, Sylvia Cavanaugh at tours@aahsscpa.org
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-african-american-heritage-combined-bus-tour-2/
LOCATION:Marriot Hotel\, 25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 171603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T100000
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SUMMARY:Horsham - Lunch and Learn: The Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:Join us and our speakers from the Kennett Underground Railroad Center to learn about abolitionists like Thomas Garrett\, Isaac and Dinah Mendenhall\, John and Hannah Cox\, and Dr. Bartholomew Fussell — all of whom risked much for the cause of freedom. Their narratives feature accounts of freedom seekers who were often pursued by slave catchers\, incidents of kidnapping\, and extraordinary acts of bravery undertaken by those committed to securing their freedom. Central to these efforts was the Progressive Friends Meeting\, located just outside the gated entrance to Longwood Gardens\, which brought together influential figures such as Sojourner Truth\, Frederick Douglass\, Harriet Tubman\, and many others.\n\nKURC is a not-for-profit\, all volunteer organization located in Kennett Square\, PA. Celebrating its 28th year\, the organization is dedicated to preserving and sharing the stories of local and regional abolitionists\, Underground Railroad agents\, and freedom-seekers.\nEnjoy a waffle breakfast\, lecture on the Underground Railroad\, and a hot catered lunch\, followed by a tour of the Keith House if you wish.\n$42/person$36/early registration (thru April 1) \n\n\n\n\nWarrington\, Pennsylvania\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n859 County Line Rd\, Horsham\, PA\, United States\, Pennsylvania 19044
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/horsham-lunch-and-learn-the-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Graeme Park\, 859 County Line Road\, Horsham\, PA\, 19044\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Kennett Underground Railroad Center":MAILTO:info@kennettundergroundrr.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T170000
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SUMMARY:Chambersburg: Franklin County Commemorative Booklet to be published
DESCRIPTION:On April 18\, as part of Franklin County’s  celebration of America’s 250th\, the county’s Visitors Bureau is sponsoring several events involving over 70 groups\, highlighted by a parade. And. in conjunction with the parade\, the  Bureau will also publish a commemorative booklet featuring stories from Franklin County’s history\, from colonial-era settlements through contemporary developments like the heyday of Letterkenny Army Depot. \n“We have great stories from the settlement of colonial Pennsylvania all the way through the French and Indian War\, Revolutionary War\, then the Underground Railroad and the Civil War\,” Pollard said. “There are just so many stories we can tell.” \nThe America250 parade will have the same route as Chambersburg’s Christmas parade: After coordinating on Philadelphia Avenue\, the parade moves south on North/South Main streets and through Memorial Square\, turns left on East Washington Street\, turns left on South Second Street and disbands at Grant Street. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/chambersburg-franklin-county-commemorative-booklet-to-be-published/
LOCATION:Franklin County Visitors Bureau\, 15 South Main Street\, Chambersburg\, PA\, 17201\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260414T203000
DTSTAMP:20260411T165759Z
CREATED:20260411T165144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T165759Z
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SUMMARY:Phila - Exploring Civil Rights History teacher workshop
DESCRIPTION:Phila –  Civil Rights History teacher workshop: Philadelphia Antebellum Black Metropolis. (ZOOM)\n\n\nExplore new primary source sets illuminating 19th-century Black civil rights from the collections of the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and the Library of Congress. Showing how ideas and news shaped Black communities across the nation\, this two-part workshop helps educators dive into the related records. It also equips participants with research skills to uncover local stories of activism\, while demonstrating how these source sets can spark deeper civic learning. \n\nWorkshop host: \nDr. Stephanie Tisdale \nDr. Tisdale served as the primary researcher and curriculum writer for History at the Routes. She teaches at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education and previously served as the regional director of the Center for Black Educator Development. \n\nPresenter: Michiko Quinones\, “The Philadelphia Antebellum Black Metropolis”\nMichiko Quinones is a public historian and museum docent who co-founded the 1838 Black Metropolis\, an award-winning project dedicated to uncovering and sharing the stories of Philadelphia’s free Black community in the antebellum period. She holds a BA in African American Studies and Government from the University of Maryland–College Park and completed a Master’s in Museum Studies at Harvard University. With over a decade of experience volunteering in Philadelphia museums\, Ms. Quinones works to make hidden histories visible—through interactive walking tours\, digital archives\, online exhibitions\, curriculum materials\, and community education.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/exploring-civil-rights-history-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T123000
DTSTAMP:20260309T181104Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster: African American Heritage Combined Bus Tour
DESCRIPTION:African American Heritage Combined Bus Tour\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMar 28\, 2026\, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nMarriot Hotel\, 25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA 17603\, USA\n\nExperience the most significant sites from both of our African American Heritage walking tours in one guided bus tour\, highlighting Underground Railroad history\, community resilience\, and lasting legacies across Lancaster \nThis guided bus tour highlights key sites from both of our African American Heritage walking tours\, exploring Underground Railroad history and community life across Lancaster. Seating is limited and advance registration is required; visit our Tours page to purchase tickets. \n \nQuestions? Contact our Tour Coordinator\, Sylvia Cavanaugh at tours@aahsscpa.org
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-african-american-heritage-combined-bus-tour/
LOCATION:Marriot Hotel\, 25 S Queen St\, Lancaster\, PA\, 171603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T213000
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SUMMARY:Wellsboro: History Comes Alive - Harriet Tubman portrayal
DESCRIPTION: A performance by Dr. Daisy Century. \nDr. Century considers Harriet Tubman her role model\, someone who encouraged her to put others first and to lead by example. Like her inspiration\, Daisy grew up on a farm\, has a wonderful singing voice and is a determined woman of conviction: once they start a project\, they must see it through to completion. Harriet Tubman reveals a woman who made up her mind as a young girl that things could be better than they were\, “I had reasoned this out in my mind. There was one of two things I had a right to – liberty or death. If I could not have one\, I would have the other.” Tubman shows us a woman who found freedom for herself and then made sure others were brought to freedom. The brave woman who rescued more than seventy slaves using the Underground Railroad declared\, “I never ran my train off the track and I never lost a passenger.” Harriet Tubman takes each and every audience member along for this ride.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/wellsboro-history-comes-alive-harriet-tubman-portrayal/
LOCATION:Coolidge Theater – The Dean Center\, 104 Main St\, Wellsboro\, PA\, 16901\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260324T210000
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SUMMARY:Lancaster: Lecture - "Democratic Faith: From Abolitionism to Civil Rights"
DESCRIPTION:LancasterHistory\, in partnership with Franklin & Marshall College\, will welcome Dr. Melvin L. Rogers of Brown University on Tuesday\, March 24\, at the Barshinger Center for Musical Arts at Franklin & Marshal College\, to discuss the importance of democratic faith in the United States. \nA moral and political vision of democratic faith has guided the struggle for racial justice from the abolitionist movement in the 19th century to the civil rights movement in the 20th century.Important figures such as Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith\, alongside David Walker\, Frederick Douglass\, Anna Julia Cooper\, and Martin Luther King Jr.\, reveal that faith in democracy is not a matter of optimism but of moral courage—the conviction that equality must be enacted in both public institutions and everyday life. Drawing on this inheritance\, Dr. Melvin L. Rogers of Brown University\, considers how such faith can sustain us amid the moral and political crises of our own time. In the year of America’s Semiquincentennial\, these questions lie at the heart of our past\, present\, and future.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-lecture-democratic-faith-from-abolitionism-to-civil-rights/
LOCATION:The Ann & Richard Barshinger Center for Musical Arts\,\, College Avenue near the intersection with W. Frederick Stree\, Lancaster\, PA\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="LancasterHistory":MAILTO:info@lancasterhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260309T142411Z
CREATED:20260309T142008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T142411Z
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SUMMARY:Christiana: Descendants Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Annual Descendants Luncheon for all relatives of those involved with the Christiana Resistance of 1851. Hear the fascinating stories from descendants & their families of the Resistance. \nThis event is open to the public.  \nRSVP required and the pre-payment for lunch \n**RSVP / Mail Check to:Christiana Historical Society\, 17 Green Street\, PO Box 43\, Christiana\, PA 17509 \nNOTE: RSVP by Phone: 717.384.2709 or 717-330-8909 \nChecks must be received by Monday\, March 16th Pre-payment (cash or check) required prior to event
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/christiana-descendants-luncheon/
LOCATION:Freight Station\, 10 Railroad AVenue\, Christiana\, PA\, 17509\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Christiana Historical Society":MAILTO:quamony@aol.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260303T171939Z
CREATED:20260303T171939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T171939Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster: William Whipper Reading Circle
DESCRIPTION:In honor of the late Lenwood “Leni” Sloan of Lancaster\, known and revered as an historian\, cultural steward and self-described “catalytic agent\,” the African American Historical Society of South Central Pennsylvania and the Lancaster Public Library will continue to host and support the series of free public events Sloan organized last year before his unexpected passing. Titled “Lancaster Live & Learn: Animating Democracy 2026 —The William Whipper Reading Circle\,” the overall series has been named in honor of William Whipper (1804-1876)\, the noted 19th century entrepreneur from Columbia\, Lancaster County who rose to national prominence as an author and an activist who advocated for Black civil rights and was a conductor of the secretive work of the Underground Railroad. \nDiscussion on \nMarch 10 – Henry Highland Garnett’s1843 – Call to Rebellion \nand  Misbehaving at the Crossroads by Honoree Fanonne Jeffers \n 
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-william-whipper-reading-circle/
LOCATION:Lancaster Public Library – LPL Board Room\, 151 N. Queen Street\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17603\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T130000
DTSTAMP:20260304T171606Z
CREATED:20260304T171606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T171606Z
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SUMMARY:Lancaster: Living the Experience
DESCRIPTION:One of Lancaster County’s most moving and powerfully significant hidden gems\, 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. It has been presented to groups from all over the nation\, and as far away as Australia\, Alaska\, Africa\, and Europe. \nThis Underground Railroad living history program is presented interactively in first person interpretation in an effort to bring alive the people\, places\, and events of Lancaster. The program actively engages its audiences in the learning of Lancaster’s involvement in the Underground Railroad and also its involvement as a free community of Africans. \nThose who attend are provided an honest portrayal of the experiential realities of those involved in the Underground Railroad. From the stories that are told\, the spirituals that are sung\, and in the emotional connections that are felt. People are provided an opportunity to learn and to gain a clearer perspective on the events and the people involved with this “station” on the underground railroad.  Following the reenactment\, a Southern style meal is served and local vendors are on site.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lancaster-living-the-experience/
LOCATION:Bethel AME Church – Cultural Center\, 512 E. Strawberry St.\, Lancaster\, PA\, 17602\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bethel AME Church of Lancaster":MAILTO:LTE@bethelamelancaster.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T220000
DTSTAMP:20251208T212946Z
CREATED:20251208T212946Z
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SUMMARY:Butler\, PA: Escapes on the Underground Railroad: Butler County/Western PA to Canada
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable evening with Butler Historian\, Bill May. Board the Underground Railroad at Butler’s Penn Theater on Saturday\, February 28\, 2026\, at 7:00 p.m. Bill May will guide the audience on a journey to freedom through the towns and countrysides of Butler County and Western PA and onto Canada.  \n We will listen to true accounts of daring slave escapes as they traveled under the night sky toward freedom\, aided by the courageous men and women who shielded them from slave catchers! \nThrough photographs\, we will visit some of the actual locations where these stories unfolded and learn about the ingenious methods the enslaved used to liberate themselves from bondage. \nGeneral Admission: $25 Tables and premium tickets up to VIP at higher prices.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/butler-pa-escapes-on-the-underground-railroad-butler-county-western-pa-to-canada/
LOCATION:Penn Theater\, 151 N. Main Street\, Butler\, PA\, 16001\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Historic Penn Theater":MAILTO:info@thepenntheater.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260131T192228Z
CREATED:20260131T192147Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260131T192228Z
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SUMMARY:Lavalette\, NJ: “Harriet Tubman: Tales from the Cape” Coming to Upper Shores Library
DESCRIPTION:“Harriet Tubman: Tales from the Cape” Coming to Upper Shores Library\n\n\n\n\nLAVALLETTE – Did you know the Underground Railroad had station houses throughout South Jersey? Join Michelle Washington Wilson\, Motivational Storyteller of more than 40 years\, for the program “Harriet Tubman: Tales from the Cape” at the Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday\, February 18. \nJoin us for a glimpse into the life of abolitionist\, Underground Railroad conductor\, and women’s suffrage supporter Harriet Tubman\, and learn how she traveled through New Jersey and was an active part of the abolitionist movement in Cape May County and throughout the Delmarva Peninsula. Hear of her connection with William Still\, Stephen Smith\, Jarena Lee\, and the place where her niece Florence Cooper is buried in Cape May. \nThis program is part of a donation made in honor of Martin C. Unfried\, Jr. \nRegistration is required for this free program. To register\, visit tin\,yurl.com/TubmanOCLcall 732-793-3996\, or visit the branch at 112 Jersey City Ave.\, Lavallette.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/lavalette-njharriet-tubman-tales-from-the-cape-coming-to-upper-shores-library/
LOCATION:Upper Shores Branch of the Ocean County Library\, 12 Jersey City Ave\, Lavalette\, NJ\, 08735\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260101T152324Z
CREATED:20251229T162256Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T152324Z
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SUMMARY:Philadelphia - Save the date: Temple's annual conference on Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION: Initial announcement.\nThe theme is “Courage and Perseverance on the Underground Railroad.”\nThe keynote speaker is Dr. Jordan Denson from Lincoln University.\n\n\nDr. N. A. Okur\nProfessor and Graduate Director Africology\, Temple University\n\n\nMore details to follow.
URL:https://ugrrmuseumpa.org/event/save-the-datetemples-annual-conference-on-underground-railroad/
LOCATION:Temple University\, Philadelphia\, PA\, Philadelphia\, PA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T233000
DTSTAMP:20260126T152544Z
CREATED:20260126T152514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T152544Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T190000
DTSTAMP:20251219T164555Z
CREATED:20251219T163720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T164555Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260110T151646Z
CREATED:20260110T151646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260110T151646Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T150000
DTSTAMP:20251222T160519Z
CREATED:20251222T160519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251222T160519Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260205T190000
DTSTAMP:20251220T145039Z
CREATED:20251220T145039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T145039Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260121T150642Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260101T152502Z
CREATED:20251205T153012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260101T152502Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T203000
DTSTAMP:20251120T151237Z
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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
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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
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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
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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
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