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The Underground Railroad

Location of Leesylvania State Park in Virginia

Where

Leesylvania State Park, 2001 Daniel K. Ludwig Dr., Woodbridge, VA 22191.
Visitor Center

When

Feb. 27, 2022. 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join with Leesylvania State Park in commemorating Black History Month. Stop by the Visitor Center to learn about the Underground Railroad and some of the communication techniques used to safely signal to and guide the courageous men and women making the arduous journey to freedom.

A photograph of Leesylvania State Park's permanent display of a replica freedom quilt and modern watercolors created from photographs of freedom seekers that appeared in 19th Century newspapers advertising reward for capture.

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 703-730-8205
Email Address: Leesylvania@dcr.virginia.gov