Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour
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Sun, Oct 15 , 2023 • 1:00pm - 5:00pm
300 Lockwood Pl, Jacksonville, IL 62650
Travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, and learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women escaping to freedom.
Join our Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as we travel the sites of the Underground Railroad in Jacksonville, IL. Learn the fascinating stories of the brave men and women of our history while riding on comfortable modern buses. The tour starts at Illinois College and ends at Woodlawn Farm.
Meet in the Illinois College McGraw Fine Arts Center lobby for registration confirmation beginning at 12:30.
The tour begins with a walk to Beecher Hall, where you will hear a brief lecture on the Underground Railroad and Illinois College. Buses to leave at 1:15 to the other eight sites. The tour will return to Illinois College at 5:00pm.
Tour includes light refreshments. Free parking is available at Illinois College behind McGraw Fine Arts Center.
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Price is $20 for adults and children 10 and under $10.
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