This Train is Bound for Glory: The Underground Railroad in Racine County
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 accessible from the website.
Starts: May 4, 2023
Ends: September 30, 2024
Event Times: Tues-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat 10am-3pm, Sun 12-4pm; Closed Mondays and holidays
Ticket Information: free
URL:
www.racineheritagemuseum.org
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.
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