Underground Railroad Sites on the Main Line Canal

Blairsville Underground Railroad History Center

Blairsville Underground Railroad History Center

The Underground Railroad History Center housed in the Second Baptist Church, with interactive exhibits of the UGRR in Indiana County and Pennsylvania. Annual events are: Twilight Cemetery Tour and History at High Noon.

 

Canal Basin Park

During the 19th Century this was a major terminus point for the Pennsylvania Canal. Recently Canal Basin Park, a Hollidaysburg historic site, has undergone extensive renovation. Here, visitors can view a replica of the lock mechanisms, and experience life along the canal. You can see historic displays about the Pennsylvania Canal, and stroll along the Greenways or the nearby Lower trail. These casual and friendly strolls through the area emphasize the Historical significance of the Pennsylvania Canal and the Borough of Hollidaysburg, PA.

 

 

Hollidaysburg African Methodist Episcopal Church

Hollidaysburg African Methodist Episcopal Church

The African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church members were freedom seekers and members of the Underground Railroad. Hollidaysburg had an AMEZ Church (African Methodist Episcopal Zion), established approximately 1835. The building is located at 511 Front Street after moving from McGraw Street, near Pine and Hickory Streets in Hollidaysburg.

 

Hollidaysburg's African Union Cemetery

Hollidaysburg's African Union Cemetery

The African Union Cemetery housed the remains of Black freedom seekers and Black citizens who participated in the Underground Railroad in Hollidaysburg and Altoona, PA.

 

From Slavery to Freedom

Senator John Heinz History Center

The Heinz History Center offers research, programs and exhibitions. Explore its award winning From Slavery to Freedom project, https://www.heinzhistorycenter.org/whats-on/history-center/exhibits/from-slavery-to-freedom/.

 

William C. Goodridge Freedom Center & Underground Railroad Museum

William C. Goodridge Freedom Center & Underground Railroad Museum

The William C. Goodridge Freedom Center & Underground Railroad Museum is dedicated to preserving the legacy of William C Goodridge, a station master on the Underground Railroad. The museum's home is a documented site on the underground railroad with a viewing window to a room that once hid freedom seekers. The second floor is dedicated to William Goodridge's sons, some of the first Black photographers in the world.