UNDERGROUND RAILROAD WALKING TOUR
Save the Date for our Fourth Biennial Underground Railroad Walking Tour Weekend!
Friday, September 26, 2025: Guest Lecture
Saturday, September 27, 2025: Walking Tour
Stay tuned for the full schedule of events!
CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
We are currently looking for volunteers to assist in our fall Walking Tour!
Interested in joining us? Complete the following form no later than June 1, 2025.
FAQs
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We are currently withholding the scheduling of additional private tours for the remainder of 2025.
With planning for our public biennial Underground Railroad Walking Tour underway, our small volunteer team with limited resources has decided to focus our efforts on making this event the best it can be.
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The Underground Railroad Walking Tour is about 2.5 miles long and last roughly 2.5 hours. It is recommended that all tour participants wear comfortable walking shoes.
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Because the tour covers a number of uneven sidewalks, brick paths, and steep hills, the Underground Railroad Walking Tour is not wheelchair accessible.
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We are currently accepting volunteers for the day of the event. Please complete this form by June 1, 2025.
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We are in the process of developing sponsorship opportunities for our 2025 event. Please stay tuned.
The Eight Underground Railroad
Sites in New Brighton
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James Edgar House
1034 5TH AVENUE
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Merrick Art Gallery
1100 5TH AVENUE
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Dr. David Stanton House
1300 3RD AVENUE
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Sarah Jane Lippincott’s White Cottage
1221 3RD AVENUE
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First Presbyterian Church of New Brighton
1199 3RD AVENUE
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Robert Townsend House
1612 3RD AVENUE
Currently J&J Spratt Funeral Home -
Irish-Townsend House
1229 7TH AVENUE
Currently owned by the New Brighton Historical Society -
William P. Townsend House
1205 PENN AVENUE
Currently Dr. Lambert’s Optometry Office