History
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
About
The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center in Cincinnati tells the story of freedom's heroes — from the Underground Railroad to contemporary struggles against human trafficking. Its collection includes the Slave Pen, an original structure in which enslaved people were held before being sold, and presents powerful galleries exploring the history of American slavery, resistance, and the ongoing pursuit of freedom.
Highlights & Things Not to Miss
Original Slave Pen
A rare surviving structure where enslaved people were held before sale
Escape to Freedom
The stories of those who risked everything for liberty
From Slavery to Freedom
The full arc from the Middle Passage to emancipation