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Black History Month Open House at Woodlawn Farm

Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

As part of Black History Month, Woodlawn Farm will host an open house. This is a great opportunity to learn the role Woodlawn Farm Played in the Underground Railroad movement in the mid-1800's. Learn about the pioneers who settled the farm, and their efforts to assist slave in gaining their freedom. Refreshments will be served. Adults: $5 Children: $3

Underground Railroad Spring Bus Tour

Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

Join the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they 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 McGaw Fine […]

Underground Railroad Fall Bus Tour

Woodlawn Farm 1463 Gierke Lane, Jacksonville, IL, United States

Join the Storyteller Tour Guides, outfitted in 19th century period attire, as they 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 McGaw Fine […]