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11:00 AM - Freedom's Friends Underground Railroad and Abolition History Walk
History Walk begins near the front steps of First Church (106 N. Main Street; Oberlin) at the northwest corner of Main Street (Route 58) and Lorain Street (Route 511).


“Oberlin is perhaps the most important station along the whole line of the Underground Railway. It has rendered the most important services to Freedom. It is second only to Canada as an asylum for the hunted fugitive.” Hear stories about Oberlin’s most famous freedom seekers and people known to have helped them make their way to freedom.


COVID-19 Policies:
Advanced registration and payment are required. Tours will not venture indoors and will be limited to 9 participants of one family/familiar group. Docents and visitors must wear masks.


Register on-line or call 440.774.1700. This history walk will be cancelled if it is raining at start time and registrants may request refunds or transfers.


Date: 10/24/2020
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Category: History Walk
Adult Price: $6.00
Member Price: $0.00
College Student Price: $0.00
College Student Member Price: $0.00
Child Price: $0.00
Child Member Price: $0.00
Capacity: 9
Openings: 9