This Train is Bound for Glory: Racine's Underground Railroad History
During the time of the Underground Railroad, Racine’s busy harbor offered fugitive slaves the opportunity to escape to Canada by ship. This exhibit focuses on the story of Joshua Glover, fugitive slave, 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. If you cannot visit in person, visit the on-line exhibit.
Starts: February 22, 2022
Ends: August 31, 2022
Event Times: Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm; Saturday 10am-3pm; Sunday 12pm-4pm
Ticket Information: free
URL:
racineheritagemuseum.org
Additional Contact Information:
(262) 636-3926
Location of this event
Racine Heritage Museum
701 S Main St
Racine, WI 53403
Phone: 262-636-3926
Accessibility: not accessible
Email: Inquire@RacineHeritageMuseum.org
Web site:
www.racineheritagemuseum.org
Description:The Racine Heritage Museum's mission is to address and integrate the past and present cultural, industrial and agricultural heritages of our area through preservation, documentation and interpretation. One museum highlight that shouldn't be missed is an award winning exhibit entitled "Boat
Manufacturing in Racine," winner of a Certificate of Commendation in 1995 from the American Association for State & Local History. The exhibit chronicles the history of boat making in Racine County.
Operating hours are Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 1:00-5:00 p.m. Free admission. Donations welcome.