This living history museum depicts the lifestyles of free African-Americans in the 1870s, including costumed characters that bring the time period to life. Next, head to Conner Prairie in Fishers for their interactive Underground Railroad experience, Follow the North Star. These elegant, fully-furnished studios will provide a great night s sleep in downtown Indianapolis. Head east out of Indianapolis to the Booker T. Washington Center. Originally a school for children up to age eight, it is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places and houses the International Community Action Program.
Tours are available by appointment.
For your last stop on the Underground trip, head to one of the most famous sites in Indiana Underground Railroad history, the Levi Coffin House just north of Richmond. Known as the Grand Central Station of the Underground Railroad, over 2,000 freedom-seekers found refuge here. Levi Coffin opened his home to offer food, shelter and clothing to runaway slaves on their journey to freedom. A National Historic Landmark. All rights reserved.