The dates for this season's bus tours sponsored by the Kennett Underground Railroad Center are July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15, and Oct. 20 (all Sundays). "Visit documented Underground Railroad sites, historic homes, and Quaker meetinghouses while learning about local abolitionists and antislavery activity in the Kennett Square area. The tour also presents the contributions of local African Americans and their faith communities in the quest for freedom from slavery."
The bus tours start at 2:30 p.m. at the Brandywine Valley Tourist Information Center (which used to be the Longwood Progressive Friends Meetinghouse), 300 Greenwood Road, Kennett Square. Reservations are required. You can purchase your ticket online ($20) at the KURC website or call 484-544-5070 or email info@kennettundergroundrr.org.
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