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Connecting To The Underground Railroad

Virtual Exhibit painting of the underground railroad

Grades 5–12

Illinois Learning Standards

Available year-round.

Northeastern Illinois was the strongest area of anti-slavery sentiment in the state. Hear the stories of local involvement in anti-slavery activities and the Underground Railroad while analyzing primary and secondary sources.

Field Trip

Grades 5–12. Runs 1 hour.

Location: Dunn Museum, Libertyville

Program Pricing Resident   Nonresident
Per Student $3 $5

15 student minimum, 30 student maximum.

For schools eligible for the Beyond the Classroom program, the program fee is waived and a transportation stipend is issued after the program date.

In-School Program

Grades 9–12. Runs 30-45 minutes.

Program Pricing Resident   Nonresident
Per Group $65 $100
Additional Group* $40 $55

*Groups must attend the same program on the same date.


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