18th Annual Underground Railroad Experience

An inspiring story of freedom seekers and the abolitionists who aided them

Saturday, June 24, 2023 | 10:00am to 5:00pm

Take an inspiring trip back in time to the year 1821, as you travel in this walking drama with historic characters who welcome you as a freedom seeker. Learn about escaping the realities of slavery and Spring Hill Farm’s role in the Underground Railroad.

2023 Showtimes:

10:00a – 11:15a – 12:45p (seated) – 2:00p – 3:15p

Performances are immersive and involve traveling across Spring Hill grounds for about 40 minutes.
Anyone with mobility challenges should consider tickets for the seated performance.

Open-house style tours of the 1821 farmhouse available 10:00a – 12:30p & 1:30p – 5:00p
Closed 12:30p – 1:30p for the seated porch performance

Sister’s Soul Food of canton will be onsite between 12:00 and 3:00pm serving their soulful BBQ menu!

Other snacks & refreshments available throughout the day from Spring Hill.


NEW Event Additions for 2023:

The Life and Times of Sojourner Truth portrayed by Robin Echols Cooper of Women in History Ohio
and Harriet Tubman portrayed by Allison Smith of the Cleveland Association of Black Storytellers.

When: 11:00am (Truth), 1:00pm (Truth) & 2:15pm (Tubman)

Where: Granary barn (a short distance from the parking lot)

Program included with ticket admission.

Made possible in part by Visit Canton and Arts in Stark.


Tickets

Adults $13 – Seniors (56+) $10 – Students (7-17 + college) $10 – Members $10 – Children (0-6) Free

Tickets are sold according to the start time of performances

Or call the office at (330) 833-6749 with your name, call-back number and ticket request.

Please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document.

*This is a rain or shine event. In the case of thunderstorms, performances could be delayed. Refund requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis up until two (2) days prior to the event (June 22) and a 20% fee will be taken out of the refund if tickets were purchased online due to fees incurred by our non-profit organization from EventBrite. Please call the office at (330) 833-6749. ONLY IF there is a waitlist for tickets and it is before 2 days prior to the event or earlier will refund requests be granted for scheduling conflicts or weather (heat/rain). No refunds will be processed the day of the event. You must sell or transfer your own ticket.

The 2023 Underground Railroad Experience is presented by:

with event support from Freedom Sponsors:

and marketing and artist support from