Secrets and Stories of The Underground Railroad

Class | Registration opens Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 AM

450 North Avenue Battle Creek, MI 49017 United States
Lane Thomas, Room 303
16 & Over
2/18/2026-2/25/2026
6:00 PM-8:00 PM on Wed
$35.00

Secrets and Stories of The Underground Railroad

Class | Registration opens Friday, January 16, 2026 12:00 AM

Explore the evolution of the Underground Railroad in the U.S., uncovering how freedom seekers used secret codes, songs, and quilt patterns to communicate. Learn about courageous station masters and the geography of slave and free states and dive into Michigan’s role in the movement. Trace the seven routes to freedom, Battle Creek’s pivotal stand, and stories of Erastus and Sarah Hussey through interactive discussions that bring this powerful history to life.
Wednesdays | 2/18 & 2/25 | 6 – 8 pm | $35
Donna Rickman | LT303

Be sure to enter the Early Bird Discount Code – EBSP26 -- if registering by March 6th for 10% off your total registration fee!

Donna Turner-Rickman