Footsteps to Freedom UGRR Walk

Name: Footsteps to Freedom UGRR Walk
Start: 2025-10-18T09:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-10-18T12:30:00-05:00
Location: 2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265

Schedule

Sat Oct 18 2025 at 09:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

2001 Fuller Road, West Des Moines, IA, United States, Iowa 50265 | West Des Moines, IA

Join us for this historic 4-mile walk, which demonstrates the aspects of the journey that Freedom Seekers took through Iowa to escape slavery.
The Jordan House is one of five historical homes still standing from the Underground Railroad era in Iowa. Enslaved individuals would often leave Missouri in search of freedom in the Northern states or Canada. The trip was perilous as they had to stay hidden, didn’t know who they could trust, and were often hunted by their enslavers. Iowa had many individuals who believed in the worth of all humans and risked their livelihood and material wealth to build communities that housed and aided those passing through. The Jordan House holds many of these stories.

Overview: Participants will gather at the Jordan House in preparation for the 4-mile walk around the Raccoon River. Throughout the event, participants will experience stories and themes that educate them about the history of this journey through Iowa. We end with a celebration to honor the lives lived and the bravery demonstrated, which is the legacy of Iowa.
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