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Virtual Freedom Conversation Tours

Our Freedom Conversation tours are the Heritage Center’s signature program. The goal of every tour aligns with our mission to reveal authentic stories of Underground Railroad freedom seekers and abolitionists in Niagara Falls that inspire visitors to recognize modern injustices that stem from slavery and take action toward an equitable society.

When you register for this program, a confirmation email will be sent with sent with login details for Zoom.

The Heritage Center is offering two tours per week: Wednesdays at 7:00pm EST and Saturdays at 2:00pm EST. 

Prices

Family: $25

Couple: $12

Single: $8

REGISTER HERE

Freedom Conversations are sponsored by a Humanities New York Action Grant.

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Mayor Robert Restaino Dedicates Historic Marker at Niagara Falls Customhouse

by | November 14, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

For Immediate Release Mayor Robert Restaino Dedicates Historic Marker at Niagara Falls Customhouse   (Niagara Falls, NY, November 14, 2020) Today, Mayor Robert Restaino announced the official commemoration of the Niagara Falls Customhouse with the addition of...
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The AT&T Virtual Field Trips Program Launches for the School Year

by | November 10, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

The AT&T Virtual Field Trips Program Launches for the School Year A collaboration between AT&T, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo Museum of Science, Explore & More, The Buffalo History Museum and the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center...
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Launches Virtual Freedom Conversation Tours

by | October 7, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

Niagara Falls, NY – The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is launching a new virtual “Freedom Conversation” tour program this week. Freedom Conversations are the signature program at the Heritage Center.

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August 28 is John Lewis Day!

by | August 1, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

The Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is proud to proclaim August 28, 2020 as John Lewis Day at the Center, in honor of the late Representative Fifty-seven years ago, on August 28, 1963, over 200,000 people participated in the March on Washington for...
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center wins 2020 JUST COMMUNITIES of WNY ORGANIZATION Award

by | February 24, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

February 20, 2020— Buffalo, NY. The National Federation for Just Communities of WNY presented an award to the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center, honoring the museum for their work on the behalf of others. The Heritage Center was given the...
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All K-12 field trips at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center are free in February and March.

by | February 4, 2020 | Press | 0 Comments

Niagara Falls, NY — In honor of Black History Month, the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is offering free field trips and transportation to all K-12 schools in Niagara County. Free Field Trips are generously sponsored by M&T Bank. Following a...
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center’s Permanent Exhibition “One More River to Cross” Wins 2019 AASLH Award of Excellence

by | June 17, 2019 | Press | 0 Comments

NASHVILLE, TN—May 2019—The American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) proudly announces that the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center is the recipient of an Award of Excellence for One More River to Cross, the permanent exhibition at the...
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Shaq Lawson Will Host 10 Local High School Student Athletes on a Tour of the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center

by | June 4, 2019 | Press | 0 Comments

Shaq Lawson will be hosting 10 local high school student-athletes on a tour of the Underground Railroad Museum in Niagara Falls, NY. The student-athletes are all high school football players from WNY. Event Information for visit to The Niagara Falls Underground...
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Black History Month at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center

by | January 22, 2019 | Press | 0 Comments

We do black history every month Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center puts black history at the center of their programming all year round. During Black History Month and throughout the year, they celebrate everyday heroes of the Underground Railroad and...
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Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center announces M&T Free Field Trip February – free field trips for all Niagara County K-12 Schools during Black History Month

by | January 22, 2019 | Press | 0 Comments

In honor of Black History Month, M&T Bank is sponsoring M&T Free Field Trip February at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center.

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