April Featured Topic
John Brown was an ardent abolitionist who, in 1859, led a raid on the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, in hopes of securing arms to lead a slave revolt in the South. Viewed as a martyr by many, Brown was hanged for his actions.
Photographic reproduction of a portrait of abolitionist John Brown [...]

[ March 10, 2010; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Join us for our next program, “Steps Toward War: Two Dramatic Rescues That Led to It” presented by Nat Brandt.

While our primary interest and speakers are usually focused on the Civil War, the causes that led to it have stirred debate and deserve attention. Among the most important events leading to the Civil War are [...]

[ March 6, 2010; 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. March 7, 2010; 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. ] The Haines House Underground Railroad site at 186 W. Market Street will be open this weekend. Docents will be avaliable for guided tours on Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Admission is $3 per person.

The Haines House served as an Underground Railroad station beginning around 1853.

Its owners, Johnathan [...]

[ February 6, 2010; 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. February 13, 2010; 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. February 20, 2010; 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. February 27, 2010; 1:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 3:00 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Echoes In Time Theatre Presents

Hear from John P. Parker, who was born into slavery, purchased his freedom, and settled in Ripley, Ohio, a center of the abolitionist movement, where he became a business leader and active conductor on the Underground Railroad. His home over looking the Ohio River offered a hiding place for many [...]

[ May 15, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. May 22, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. May 29, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. June 5, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. June 12, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. June 19, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. June 26, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. July 3, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. July 10, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. July 17, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. July 24, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. July 31, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 7, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 14, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 21, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. August 28, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 4, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. September 11, 2010; 11:00 am to 12:15 pm. ] This guided walking tour is offered every Saturday, May 15th through September 11th at 11:00 am by the Oberlin Heritage Center. This tour showcases Oberlin’s important role in the history of abolition and the Underground Railroad. Tickets must be purchased through the website (www.oberlinheritage.org) or at the Monroe House of the Oberlin Heritage [...]