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Looking for Lincoln Underground Railroad exhibit Grand Opening at The Jacksonville Area Museum

April 11 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Get the first look at the Looking for Lincoln Underground Railroad exhibit at the Grand Opening at The Jacksonville Area Museum!

A new exhibit highlighting the courageous stories of freedom seekers and the multi-racial conductors who assisted them on the Underground Railroad in Illinois are featured in a new exhibit, Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad, which will be open to to the public at the Jacksonville Area Museum starting Saturday, April 11 through August 1, 2026. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
The exhibit tells selected stories of freedom seekers, conductors and communities in Illinois that were part of the journey to freedom on the Illinois Underground Railroad. Using photos, videos, maps, personal stories, and illustrations created specifically for the exhibit, visitors will learn the about the people and communities who took part in this hidden history. In addition, the Jacksonville Area Museum will feature local stories to enhance the exhibit.

Their regular hours are Wednesdays and Saturdays 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM, and Sundays from 1:00 – 4:00 PM.

 

In conjunction with The Jacksonville Area Museum’s Looking for Lincoln Underground Railroad exhibit, the following events have been put together to add to the experience!

April 11, 6:00 PM: Chris Vallillo Performance at The Chapel (formally Annie Merner Chapel)

May 9, 6:00 PM: Kathryn Harris Historical Reenactment at Centenary Church

June 19, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Special Juneteenth hours at The Jacksonville Area Museum

June 19, 6:00 PM: “Preservation in the Digital Age” Panel Discussion at Location TBD

July 11, 6:00 PM: Walk with Heroes: Cemetery Tour at Diamond Grove Cemetery (or Jacksonville Public Library if needed due to weather)

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