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The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association (NCUGRHA) researches, preserves and interprets the history of the Underground Railroad, slavery and abolition along the Upper Hudson River-Champlain and Canal-Lake Champlain corridor of northeast New York. Visit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum where exhibits and videos reveal hidden success stories and our bus tours revisit underground escape routes. Our museum is a reflection of the importance of human freedom and its relevance for the present and future generations.

Follow the North Star

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association (NCUGRHA) researches, preserves and interprets the history of the Underground Railroad, slavery and abolition along the Upper Hudson River-Champlain and Canal-Lake Champlain corridor of northeast New York. Visit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum where exhibits and videos reveal hidden success stories and our bus tours revisit underground escape routes. Our museum is a reflection of the importance of human freedom and its relevance for the present and future generations.
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Prominent African Americans

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Chasm 5K Trail Run, September 29, 2018

Race begins at 8 AM, Ausable Recreation Center trail head

Proceeds benefit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum

Register at Webscorer

For more information, see flyer or visit Kinetic Running
Support the North Star Museum

Mother! When around your child you clasp your arms in love,
And when grateful joy you raise your eyes to God above
Think of the negro-mother, when her child is torn away
Sold for a little slave oh then, for that poor mother pray!

A replica of the 1836 Cradle Quilt, on which the above poem was handwritten in the center, is now on display at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.

Your gift in support of the North Star UGRR Museum will be greatly appreciated.
Solomon Northup

c1808 – c1863

A free African-American born in Minerva, New York, to a freed slave and a free woman of color. In 1841, Northup was kidnapped and sold into slavery. He spent 12 years as a slave before being rescued with the aid of Canadian carpenter, Samuel Bass; Henry B. Northup, lawyer and son of the former master who had freed Solomon's father; and New York State Governor Washington Hunt. Northup wrote his memoir, Twelve Years a Slave, shortly after regaining his freedom. Solomon's story inspired the 2013 Oscar-winning film, 12 Years a Slave.

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Upcoming Events

August 18: Museum & Mini-Bus Tour

Saturday, August 18

The Underground Railroad Museum bus tour visits sites in Keeseville and Peru that are significant to Underground Railroad history. Tours depart from our museum (the former Herbert Estes home).

Sites on the tour include but aren’t limited to: Stephen Keese Smith Barn, Methodist Church, Evergreen and Quaker Union Cemeteries, Asahel Arthur Home.

Tour leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY. Arrive by 9:00 am, tour starts at 9:15 am.

Tour cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 18, free for children under 6. Please call for reservations.

Call 518‐834‐5180 or email ugr@frontier.com.

Include a visit to the Museum following the tour. Museum tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Time: 9:00am
September 1: Museum & Mini-Bus Tour

Saturday, September 1

The Underground Railroad Museum bus tour visits sites in Keeseville and Peru that are significant to Underground Railroad history. Tours depart from our museum (the former Herbert Estes home).

Sites on the tour include but aren’t limited to: Stephen Keese Smith Barn, Methodist Church, Evergreen and Quaker Union Cemeteries, Asahel Arthur Home.

Tour leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY. Arrive by 9:00 am, tour starts at 9:15 am.

Tour cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 18, free for children under 6. Please call for reservations.

Call 518‐834‐5180 or email ugr@frontier.com.

Include a visit to the Museum following the tour. Museum tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Time: 9:00am
September 2: Museum & Mini-Bus Tour

Sunday, September 2

The Underground Railroad Museum bus tour visits sites in Keeseville and Peru that are significant to Underground Railroad history. Tours depart from our museum (the former Herbert Estes home).

Sites on the tour include but aren’t limited to: Stephen Keese Smith Barn, Methodist Church, Evergreen and Quaker Union Cemeteries, Asahel Arthur Home.

Tour leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY. Arrive by 9:00 am, tour starts at 9:15 am.

Tour cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 18, free for children under 6. Please call for reservations.

Call 518‐834‐5180 or email ugr@frontier.com.

Include a visit to the Museum following the tour. Museum tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Time: 9:00am
September 15: Museum & Mini-Bus Tour

Saturday, September 15

The Underground Railroad Museum bus tour visits sites in Keeseville and Peru that are significant to Underground Railroad history. Tours depart from our museum (the former Herbert Estes home).

Sites on the tour include but aren’t limited to: Stephen Keese Smith Barn, Methodist Church, Evergreen and Quaker Union Cemeteries, Asahel Arthur Home.

Tour leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY. Arrive by 9:00 am, tour starts at 9:15 am.

Tour cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 18, free for children under 6. Please call for reservations.

Call 518‐834‐5180 or email ugr@frontier.com.

Include a visit to the Museum following the tour. Museum tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Time: 9:00am
September 19: Find the Hidden Women in Your Family Tree

Wednesday, September 19

Anderson Falls Heritage Society presents "Missing Relatives? How to Overcome Brick Walls & Find the Hidden Women in Your Family Tree" with guest speaker, Nancy Smith.
Town of AuSable Town Hall, 111 AuSable St, Keeseville, NY
See flyer for more information.

Time: 7:00pm
September 29: Chasm 5K Trail Run

Saturday, September 29

Chasm 5K Trail Run: Race begins at 8 AM at the Ausable Recreation Center trail head.
Proceeds benefit the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.
Register at Webscorer.
For more information, see flyer or visit Kinetic Running.
Special thanks to Ausable Chasm.

Time: 8:00am
September 29: Street Drive

Saturday, September 29

The North Country Underground Railroad Historical Association will be collecting on the following intersections: Beekman Street, Cornelia Street, US Avenue, South Plattsburgh, South Peru, and at the corners of Georgia Pacific.
This Street Drive will raise money to support the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.
At least 12 volunteers are needed. To volunteer, please email us at ugr@frontier.com or call 518‐834‐5180.

Time: 9:00am-1:00pm
October 6: Museum & Mini-Bus Tour

Saturday, October 6

The Underground Railroad Museum bus tour visits sites in Keeseville and Peru that are significant to Underground Railroad history. Tours depart from our museum (the former Herbert Estes home).

Sites on the tour include but aren’t limited to: Stephen Keese Smith Barn, Methodist Church, Evergreen and Quaker Union Cemeteries, Asahel Arthur Home.

Tour leaves North Star Underground Railroad Museum, 1131 Mace Chasm Road, Ausable Chasm, NY. Arrive by 9:00 am, tour starts at 9:15 am.

Tour cost: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6 to 18, free for children under 6. Please call for reservations.

Call 518‐834‐5180 or email ugr@frontier.com.

Include a visit to the Museum following the tour. Museum tours are free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Time: 9:00am

Our Mission

To research, preserve, interpret, and promote the Underground Railroad history of Northeastern New York's Waterways to Freedom and to celebrate the importance of that history and its relevance and significance to our own time. Our activities include:

Research
Exhibits
Preservation of historic sites
Instructional Materials
Media Presentations
Dramatic readings and displays

Museum Open

The North Star Underground Railroad Museum is now open.
Visit the Museum page for days and hours.

Docents Needed

Join the fun and become a docent at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.

Call Jackie Madison, 518-834-5180.

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Prominent African Americans

Chasm 5K Trail Run, September 29, 2018

Support the North Star Museum

Solomon Northup

Upcoming Events

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