Underground Railroad
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National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here’s What to Know About The Keystone State
Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to…
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Renovation of Boone Farm Paves Way for African American Museum of Bucks County
The Boone Farm barn and its surrounding 32 acres in Middletown Township once empty for over 50 years, are now being renovated to become the…
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All Aboard the Chief Uncas: Experience Historical Boat Tours on the Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna National Heritage Area welcomes the summer season with its enchanting Chief Uncas boat tours. From June through October, these tours offer a unique…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Tour Reveals Area’s Stories of Struggle and Liberation
In acknowledgment of Juneteenth, the Kennett Underground Railroad tour on June 16 focused on the Underground Railroad and the abolition movements, writes Gabbie Burton for…
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Fearless Restaurants Opening White Dog Cafe Location in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is opening a fifth location of its popular White Dog Cafe in Chester Springs, writes Kaitlyn McCullough for Main Line Today. The new…
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Charcoal Makers at Six Penny Creek Settlement Near Elverson Played Crucial Role in Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad, which is a vital part of our nation’s history, was an intricate network of people that helped move enslaved people from the…
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Fifth Location of White Dog Cafe to Open in Chester Springs
Fearless Restaurants is gearing up to open a fifth location of its White Dog Cafe early next year in Chester Springs, at the former Vickers…
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Ken Johnston’s 75-Mile Walk Illuminates Southern Chester County’s Black History Step-by-Step
Philadelphia’s “walking artist,” Ken Johnston, has embarked on a 75-mile journey across southern Chester County. The walk spans from Hinsonville to Phoenixville, and aims to…
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Chester County History Center’s Underground Railroad Walking Tour Educates and Fascinates
The Chester County History Center will be holding Underground Railroad walking tours on multiple dates in July and August that are sure to educate and…
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Juneteenth in Chester County Focuses on Underground Railroad, 19th-Century Black Businesses
For the weekend ahead of Juneteenth, 19th-century Black businesses and the underground railroad were highlight around West Chester and other parts of Chester County, writes…
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Custom-Built New Hope Home Dubbed ‘The Gatsby Barn’ Hits Market for $10 Million
A unique home in New Hope that pulled some elements from the famed Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York and was modeled after the mansion from…
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This Local Spot is Among Six Great Riverside Bars and Restaurants
With spring lingering in the area, the weather is ideal for a visit to a bar or a restaurant that offers gorgeous views of one…
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A Railroad with No Schedules: Barnard Station
“According to one legend, two slave catchers tracking a fugitive through Kentucky lost all trace of the runaway when they crossed the Ohio River. In…
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Renovation of Edgewood Estate in Birmingham Township Transforms Historic Landmark into Comfy Home
Edgewood, the stunning serpentine home built in the mid-19th century in Birmingham Township, has been refurbished and comfortably updated by the latest owners, John and…
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Longwood Garden Cemetery Marks History of Abolitionist Movement in Chester County
The Longwood Garden cemetery and meeting house, owned by the botanical attraction have a rich history with connections to the Underground Railroad, write David Sleasman…
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Kennett Township Discusses Future of Historic Fussell House
When the renovations of the historic Fussell House on Baltimore Pike were completed in 2019 after a two-year process that cost $750,000, there was a…
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Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Byway Created in Chester County
Governor Tom Wolf, along with the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission and members of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus, announced the launch of Harriet Tubman…
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Residents Aim to Ensure Kennett Square’s Critical Role in the Underground Railroad Is Not Forgotten
Many Kennett Square residents want to make sure that the town’s critical role in the history of the Underground Railroad is not forgotten, writes Asha…
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