Water Week: Down to the River- Routes to Freedom Around the Susquehanna

Hear how many freedom seekers from the Mid-Atlantic South made their way north along the Susquehanna into Pennsylvania, enduring some of the most rugged and dangerous crossings of our region's Underground Railroad history, made especially so after the passage of the 1852 Fugitive Slave Act. Learn how to read the land for clues about where freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad network moved through the Susquehanna Riverlands and where today you can retrace their emancipation journeys on your own. Get a preview of upcoming Underground Railroad pilgrimage hikes you can join!

What to Expect and How to Prepare: This presentation will take place indoors at Columbia Crossing River Trails Center. This event is recommended for ages 12 and up (participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult). There are restrooms available on site.

Refund Policy: If you are unable to attend this event after purchasing a ticket, please let us know so we can open a spot to someone on the waitlist. Refund requests must be made at least 48 hours before the event.

Cancellation Policy: This event will be held rain or shine, with cancellation for severe weather made at the time of the event. If the Conservancy reschedules the event, attendees will be emailed, and tickets will be automatically moved to the new date. If the Conservancy cancels the event, attendees will be notified via email when possible and refunded.