My family and I were in the AuSable Chasm area yesterday and decided to stop in to your museum. I'm glad we did as I learned a little more about the Underground Railroad and it's history in the North Country. Since I we live in Saranac Lake we are well aware of John Brown and his creation of Timbuckto in North Elba, near Lake Placid. We were unaware of the story of John Thomas and his life in Vermontville and Bloomingdale, NY. I have shared a link to your organization and museum on Historic Saranac Lake's Wiki web page and this can be found at https://localwiki.org/hsl/John_Thomas This history site is open to individuals who want to add to the historical record online and if you care to submit any content I'm sure Historic Saranac Lake would appreciate it. Have a Great Day, Alan Roberts

Very nice! Lots of good info. Hope to go back again next year.

My ancestor, Dr. Ellwood Harvey, was the family physician for William Still's family. He also was a founder for the Female Medical College of Pennsylvania which was the first college for female doctors in the world. To raise money for a dissection mannequin for the ladies he rescued Anna Maria Weems, the youngest person to travel on the UGRR by themselves. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dr-Ellwood-Harvey-Underground-Railroad-Conductor/108263902552865

My family had a wonderful time at the museum. The funny thing is My family came to see the ausable chasm, but i needed to use the bathroom, after using the bathroom i decided to watch one of the shows, I had no idea that I would be Moved to tears. After the show I needed to see if it was on dvd. I also realized that I attend church on a weekly basis but had no idea the circumstances that surround the creation of beautiful music. Thank you for opening my eyes.

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My father and I had a lovely visit to your museum recently. I was very impressed by the presentation of information, by the personal and poignant stories portrayed, and by the fabulous audio-visual presentation. I also loved the wide selection of materials offered in your gift shop. Something for all ages!


Thanks to Margaret, Mitch and Charlie for their knowledge. I hope to return and am encouraging others to visit too.

Thank you to Linda who provided me with a exceptional experience during my visit to the museum in March. I enjoyed learning about the local families who were involved in the Underground Railroad. I can't wait to return once the museum opens for the 2 hour tour.

Hope to visit this year, and attend 3/24 program

My relatives who were living in Manassas, VA, travelled to DC to visit the White House, where they shook hands with Pres.Lincoln. My great-grandmother and her cousin liked the visit so much, they got back in line. When they reached the front of the line, Pres. Lincoln must have recognized them, because he said. "Girls, it's getting late, you'd better find your parents and go along home." The Hardwich family was active there in Virginia as well as in Skaneateles, NY with the underground railroad. My dad, Harold Hardwich, was a classmate and friend of Hank Bryant, great-nephew to Harriet Tubman. I met his daughter, Judy Bryant, this fall in Auburn, NY.

Although I have yet to visit the museum, when I come, I'll be bringing a friend from Auburn who is the great-great-niece of Harriet Tubman. Her dad and mine were schoolmates in Skaneateles years ago. When I visited her, she showed me a lot of family pictures that were very interesting. My family helped with the Underground Railroad down south and up north as well.

we visited your place october 10. it was closed allready but a great person, don pepson, let us in. we were lucky to hear so many stories, and felt the enthusiasm which built the place.
it was one of the great experience of our trip to the adirondack.