Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad Museum is a historic house museum dedicated to colonial history and the 19th-century network of freedom. It features artifacts, oral history, and guided tours honoring freedom seekers.
Address: 2000 Belmont Mansion Dr, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone: (215) 878-8844
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Gather Place Celebrates America’s 250th with the Community: Explore Our Nation’s Story Through Bucks County Abolitionist Trail
Gather Place is inviting residents and visitors alike to join in celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary by exploring the people, places, and stories that helped shape…
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A New Museum Is About to Change the Way Bucks County Understands Its Own History
Most people know Bucks County for its river towns, main streets, covered bridges, and historic landmarks. Fewer know the deeper stories that helped shape the…
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This Montgomery County Restaurant Has the Best Waterfront Dining Views
With warm weather and outdoor dining starting to pick up, there’s no better place to sit along a waterfront to enjoy good company, great food,…
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‘Walk the Path to Freedom’: Gather Place Launches Abolitionist Trail Anchor for America’s 250th Anniversary
Gather Place has announced the launch of its Abolitionist Trail Anchor in celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary, as part of the Bucks250PA Revolutionary Trail initiative.…
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Fate of Century-Old West Goshen House in Judge’s Hands Amid Preservation Fight
A privately owned West Goshen house that has remained vacant and been deteriorating for more than 20 years is now at the center of a preservation fight, writes Brooke…
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Gather Place Museum’s Harriet Tubman First Person Program Inspires Students At Charles Boehm Middle School
As Black History Month draws to a close, it’s a pristine time to discuss the many Black individuals throughout history who have made their mark…
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Take a Trip to These Bucks County Spots Along the Underground Railroad
Bucks County is home to several important stops along the Underground Railroad, many of which can be visited now, writes staff for Visit Bucks County. The 1870…
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Take a Trip to Visit the Most Iconic Historic Sites Around Bucks County
For history aficionados, there’s no shortage of historical sites and locations to explore around Bucks County, offering the perfect blend of education and fun, writes Kaitlin Nasevich for Visit Bucks County. …
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Check Out These Historic Inns and Taverns Around Bucks County
An assortment of historic inns and taverns can be found all across Bucks County, dating back to the Revolutionary War, featuring rich histories and delicious…
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This Borough on the Delaware River Has a Lively Arts Scene and Rich History
Located along the Delaware River, Yardley is a charming borough with fun attractions and a tranquil atmosphere, writes Jeff Martinez for Islands. For visitors, there…
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First-Person Reenactment: Lucretia Mott & the Women’s Suffrage Movement
Step into the 19th century as a Gather Place Museum reenactor brings Lucretia Mott—Quaker minister, abolitionist, and women’s rights pioneer—to life. This compelling one-hour program…
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New Mural in Doylestown Admin Building Celebrates Bucks County
The County of Bucks recently unveiled a new mural in the County Administration Building in Doylestown, titled “Bucks County: Rooted in Peace, Justice and Community.”…
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Gather Place Museum Featured By Pennsylvania Cable Network, As America250PA Programming Launches
Gather Place Museum, headquartered at the Historic African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church of Yardley, recently welcomed Phil Beckman, Director of Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN.TV), for…
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Inside Kennett Square’s Long History with the Underground Railroad
As Juneteenth approaches, the Kennett Underground Railroad Center seeks to educate the community on Kennett’s history with the abolitionist movement, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS…
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Buckingham Church, Once Part of the Underground Railroad, Plans Needed Restorations
One of Bucks County’ most historically-significant churches is looking to undergo some much-needed restorations to keep it intact. Mount Gilead Community Church, located at 1940…
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Gather Place Museum Launches Inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff
Gather Place Museum in conjunction with Experience Yardley, is happy to host its inaugural America 250th Community Engagement Kickoff Event—the first-ever held in Bucks county…
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White Dog Cafe Brings Fresh Flavor to Chester Springs’ Iconic Old Vickers Tavern
Fearless Restaurants recently opened the latest White Dog Cafe in the old Vickers Tavern, a former stop on the Underground Railroad, in Chester Springs, writes…
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‘Free Exercise’ Documentary on Religious Liberty Makes Philadelphia Premiere on Tuesday
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