Underground Railroad Experience
The Underground Railroad Experience is a re-enactment of the Underground
Railroad that was led by Harriet Tubman. In this re-enactment you are the
participants. You will begin this journey by entering the “Door of No Return.” As
your escape to freedom begins you will be led to freedom by a conductor. You will
hide from bounty hunters, seek refugee in a safe house, find yourself following
the Genesee River and then move on to Freedom/Canada.
PLEASE NOTE: This is especially for parents with children—This is a mock
experience, and nothing will hurt you or your children. If you or your child are
easily frightened, afraid of the dark, the sound of dogs barking or horses running,
you may want to reconsider taking them through the experience. There will be a
table set up of activities for children.
As you enter the church there will be a display showing stops on the Underground
Railroad here in Rochester, New York.
There will be musical selections with songs about escaping, such as Swing Low
Sweet Chariot and Seal Away Home; prayers, poetry reading, and short talk about
Harriet Tubman.
This experience is free, however donations are appreciated.