See storytellers and musicians perform A Celebration of Black Joy, about African American arts and culture, presented by Celebration of Black Joy artists and the Wilmington Ballet, starting at 11:00 am. Plus, explore Almost Unknown, The Afric-American Picture Gallery and take the Almost Unknown: Continue the Journey tour in the house for more about the African American experience at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 pm. Included with admission. Members free. Tour reservations required.
 
Special Underground Railroad Bus Tour, 9:30 am–12:30 pm

Follow the route of many freedom seekers on their trek through Pennsylvania with Dr. Jonathan Michael Square, the guest curator of Almost Unknown: The Afric-American Picture Gallery, and two guides from the Kennett Underground Railroad Center. Leaving from Winterthur, you will travel up Kennett Pike (Route 52) and cross the state line into Chester County, Pennsylvania, the “hotbed of abolition.” Visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes, and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and anti-slavery activity in the Kennett Square area. The tour will also present the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery.

$30 per person. To reserve tickets, visit the Kennett Underground Railroad Center website.

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