The Underground Railroad and its connection to the Ohio Valley
The Underground Railroad Museum is located in Flushing, Ohio. The museum features an extensive collection of publications, books, memorabilia and other articles. The exhibits portray what is known about slavery and the Underground Railroad in Ohio and features an understanding of the culture in the 1800's.
To Our Visitors....Your contribution to the exhibit will enable us to continue securing these documents and ensure that the pain and suffering of our forefathers will not be forgotten!
Hours are by appointment only. Feel free to use our online contact form or contact us by phone at 740-968-2080 (museum) or 740-968-6113 (home) to schedule an appointment.
-Dr. John Mattox (Curator)
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Belmont Technical College Student Provides Assistance to Local Underground Railroad Museum
(Saturday, 6/18/2011) - Belmont Technical College student, Christine Austin, uses her capstone course as an intership opportunity to deliver technology to the Underground Railroad Museum
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Visitors can view the new virtual tour by visiting our Tours page.
Young St. C. Native's Battle Has Not Changed His Tune
(Sunday, 1/9/2011) - A Special Wish helps sustain Kalany’s musical passion during cancer treatment
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Mattox Lends Needed Help and Hope
(Thursday, 12/2/2010) - Mattox was selected as the person to be featured in this month's "Hey! That's My Neighbor" article after being nominated by longtime friend, and fellow Flushing resident, Nancy Toto
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Mattox Leads Tour of Historic Attractions
(Tuesday, 4/3/2010) - Nearly 40 Chicago-area high school students benefited from the "authentic historical experience" offered by several Upper Ohio Valley destinations.
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Rosa Parks Anniversary
(Tuesday, 12/01/2009) - Black woman changes U.S. policies 54 years ago.
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Thanks in Store to the Belmont County Tourism Council
(Monday, 11/30/2009) - Thanks to a grant from the Belmont Count Tourism Council we are able to present the Benjamin Lundy House
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Re-granting applications for aware for 2009
(Monday, 11/30/2009) - Projects and events for a program called "Network to Freedom" from March 2009 - March 2010.
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Mattox Dedicated to Public Service
(Monday, 07/28/2008) - Flushing resident John Mattox relishes every opportunity to help children who are ill or those seeking knowledge of African-American culture.
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Mattox Honored with Honorary Doctorate Degree from Ohio University
(Saturday, 06/11/2008) - Ohio University Board of of Trustees approved an honorary doctor of public service degree for John S. Mattox who has been instrumental in a Department of African American Studies research project
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Special thanks to the Belmont Count Tourism Council
(Friday, 01/27/2008) - There is a new billboard on I-70 west, just outside of Bridgeport telling you to "Visit the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, Ohio".
Senseless burglary
(Saturday, 11/10/2007) - American history documents stolen out of a curator's truck last Sunday afternoon.
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We Are Now Accepting Donations Online
(Monday, 10/08/2007) - We are now accepting donatons online by means of PayPal. We accept Master Card, Visa, American Express, Discover, Bank/Debit cards and PayPal as forms of donations.
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