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Sand Ridge Nature Center Presents: If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad Part I

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Sat, Feb 21 , 2026 • 11:00am

15891 Paxton Avenue, South Holland, IL 60473

Join us for indoor performances that blend stories and songs, celebrating the land and an African-descended genius of scientific discovery. Presented by Mama Edie. 11AM & 2PM

Sand Ridge Nature Center Presents: If Walls Could Talk: Stories of the Underground Railroad, Part I
Step inside history as the walls themselves seem to speak. This program explores the hidden stories, courageous journeys, and quiet resistance that shaped the Underground Railroad. Through compelling narratives and historical insight, discover how ordinary spaces hold extraordinary secrets of freedom, risk, and resilience.

11AM & 2PM

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