This Train is Bound for Glory: Racine’s Underground Railroad History
This Train is Bound for Glory: Racine’s Underground Railroad History
*This event has ended. Please return for future event scheduling information.
Racine Heritage Museum
701 Main St - Racine, WI 53403
701 Main St - Racine, WI 53403
Information:
262-636-3926
During the time of the Underground Railroad, Racine’s busy harbor offered fugitive enslaved persons the opportunity to escape to Canada by ship. This exhibit focuses on the stories of fugitives known to have escaped through southeastern Wisconsin. In particular, the exhibit highlights the story of Joshua Glover and the individuals and locations that played a part in his escape. His story is of particular significance in that it led to a long legal battle and eventual statewide repeal of the Fugitive Slave Act.
What's Nearby
Places To Stay
Dining
Things To Do
1
Hotel Verdant
Racine - 0.16 miles away
2
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Racine Harbourwalk
Racine - 0.39 miles away
3
The Seeker
Racine - 2.18 miles away
4
Watersedge Travelodge
Racine - 2.86 miles away
5
America's Best Value Inn and Suites
Racine - 3.78 miles away
6
Fairfield Inn Racine
Racine - 3.95 miles away
7
Clarion Pointe by Choice Hotels
Racine - 4.32 miles away
8
Delta Hotels Mount Pleasant
Racine - 4.41 miles away