Scenic By-Way Underground Railroad Heritage Tour USA
Buffalo, New York
Trip Type: Historical & Heritage Tours
Duration: 3 hours
The Scenic By-Way UGRR Heritage Tour evokes softening words - picturesque, tranquil, idyllic, quaint, and charming only describes the scenery and settings of the villages and hamlets we venture to and from as this tour unwinds but, it doesn’t’ begin to describe the experience you will encounter as you venture back into the 19th century, moving about and within original structures built by Early American Craftsman. We take you back to an era where protest, abolition and visionaries were the order of the day.
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The Scenic By-Way UGRR Heritage Tour evokes softening words - picturesque, tranquil, idyllic, quaint, and charming only describes the scenery and settings of the villages and hamlets we venture to and from as this tour unwinds but, it doesn’t’ begin to describe the experience you will encounter as you venture back into the 19th century, moving about and within original structures built by Early American Craftsman. We take you back to an era where protest, abolition and visionaries were the order of the day.Your tour begins when your guide in period attired along with a I-pad loaded with 19th century photos of the region from 100-years ago arriving at your hotel for pick-up. Site visits involve very little walking. We are either inside/outside the site but does involves getting in/out of the van. The tour takes about 3 hours in duration.
The tour takes place in the village of E. Aurora and winds through the village of Orchard Park and the hamlet of West Falls. Hear about those heroes and sheroes who put their lives in danger while defending not only their morality (God’s Laws), but the ideas of American freedom they believed in.
Encounter historical sites where the likes of William Lloyd Garrison – a prominent abolitionist, editor of “The Liberator, and member and founder of the Anti-Slavery Society influenced the locals, The great Sojourner Truth – former slave, speaker, abolitionist, and women’s rights activist was also here. Visit a Quaker community “the Society of Friends” and learn about their influence and connection with Western New York’s Anti-Slavery & Underground Railroad Movements.
Visit the birthplace and house museum celebrating our countries 13th American President – Millard Fillmore – who allowed passage of “The Fugitive Slave Law” that further fueled the Underground Railroad. You'll also visit the Roycroft campus home to the visionary and legendary founder of the American Arts and Craft Movement Elbert Hubbard.
Meals are not part of the tour but we are able to get something quick - (no less than 10 mins). The tour takes you to a region of Western New York where time has stood still regarding the historic sites. Experiential & captivating, you’ll never forget it!!
The tour takes place in the village of E. Aurora and winds through the village of Orchard Park and the hamlet of West Falls. Hear about those heroes and sheroes who put their lives in danger while defending not only their morality (God’s Laws), but the ideas of American freedom they believed in.
Encounter historical sites where the likes of William Lloyd Garrison – a prominent abolitionist, editor of “The Liberator, and member and founder of the Anti-Slavery Society influenced the locals, The great Sojourner Truth – former slave, speaker, abolitionist, and women’s rights activist was also here. Visit a Quaker community “the Society of Friends” and learn about their influence and connection with Western New York’s Anti-Slavery & Underground Railroad Movements.
Visit the birthplace and house museum celebrating our countries 13th American President – Millard Fillmore – who allowed passage of “The Fugitive Slave Law” that further fueled the Underground Railroad. You'll also visit the Roycroft campus home to the visionary and legendary founder of the American Arts and Craft Movement Elbert Hubbard.
Meals are not part of the tour but we are able to get something quick - (no less than 10 mins). The tour takes you to a region of Western New York where time has stood still regarding the historic sites. Experiential & captivating, you’ll never forget it!!
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