The Underground Railroad in Iowa

Schedule

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026 at 05:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA, United States, Iowa 50208 | Newton, IA

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One of our most popular programs returns this summer!
Join storyteller Darrin Crow, as he shares the fascinating story of the small town of Salem, Iowa, and the heroic citizens who helped hundreds of enslaved people find their way north to freedom.
This program is free and open to the public, all ages welcome to attend.
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100 N 3rd Ave W, Newton, IA, United States, Iowa 50208

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