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the underground railroad museum

and its connection to the Ohio Valley
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Dr. John S. Mattox and his late wife Rosalind founded the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, Ohio, in 1993 in order to preserve the past for future generations. According to it’s website, “The museum’s exhibits portray what is known about slavery and the Underground Railroad in Ohio, and presents an understanding of the culture in the 1800s. Much of the information and artifacts Dr. Mattox gathered came from local sources.” “The goal of the museum is to demonstrate what we all have in common today rather than placing blame and to prompt young people to seek additional awareness and wisdom. The Ohio Valley area was very active in the Underground Railroad during the 19th century, having been home to many Quaker settlers who were passionate abolitionists.”


     The Underground Railroad Museum is located in Flushing, Ohio. The Underground Railroad Museum features an extensive collection of publications, books, memorabilia, and other articles. The museum was founded in 1993 by the late Dr. John Mattox and his late wife, Rosalind, to preserve the past for future generations. The exhibits portray what is known about slavery and the Underground Railroad in Ohio and present an understanding of the culture in the 1800s. Much of the information and artifacts Mattox has gathered came from local sources. Mattox and the museum were accepted to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.
     Visitors to the museum are encouraged to tell him their own stories and to ask questions as they observe the vast collection of objects, artifacts, and documents of the three-story building. The goal of the museum is to demonstrate what we all have in common today rather than placing blame and to prompt young people to seek additional awareness and wisdom. The Ohio Valley area was very active in the Underground Railroad during the 19th century, having been home to many Quaker settlers who were passionate abolitionists. 

     Hours are February-October Thursday and Friday from 10am - 2pm EST, and Saturdays 12pm-3pm. November-January appointment only. 

"WOW!! Amazing does not describe it well enough to do it justice. Extremely informative and amazingly full of history detailing the Underground Railroad. You will NOT be disappointed at what you see!" -Visitor Review
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A special thank you to Bob Gentile, Tom Gentile, Anita Rice and Rita Gentile for their monetary contribution to the Underground Railroad Museum in memoriam of their parents, Nina and Tony Gentile.  


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All contributions qualify as a charitable deduction. Programs comply with section 501 ( c ) ( 3 ) of the Internal Revenue Code. A publicly supported organization described in section 509 ( a ) ( 1 ) and 170 ( b ) ( A ) ( VI ). 


Hours

February-October Thursday-Friday 10am - 2pm, Saturday 12pm - 3pm
November-January Appointment only (Call Museum Director Kristina Estle to schedule an appointment at 740.391.3135)

Telephone

740-968-2080

Email

curator@ugrrf.org
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