Let the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center be your teaching partner! We offer a variety of experiences specifically designed for school groups aligned with content standards and benchmarks for both Ohio and National Academic Standards. A visit will unlock American History and excite your students for years to come as we enhance school-based curriculum through interactive learning tours.

We use the lessons of the Underground Railroad with K-12 curriculum to create lively and engaging docent-led tours that will bring learning to life outside of the classroom. Our exhibits and diverse programs help students gain greater connections between the history of institutionalized slavery in America and global modern-day abolition.

And if you can't make a visit, let us bring the Freedom Center to you. We offer historical interpreters, traveling trunks and digital backpack activities for your classroom.

These focused workshops are developed for educators interested in digging deeper into how to best teach the legacies of slavery and the Underground Railroad, contemporary slavery and the triumph of the human spirit in their classrooms. This is a time to hear from scholars, professionals, and contemporary freedom heroes.

Have you ever been interested in discovering your family's origins, but never had the tools? Now you can take advantage of the FREE family history resources available at the FamilySearch Center at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Volunteers provide free, personalized assistance in tracing your family tree. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.

The FamilySearch Center is located in the John Parker Library, on the fourth floor of the Freedom Center. The Library is open to everyone, from beginners to advanced genealogists.

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With spectacular river views, soaring architecture, and the highest-quality food and beverage service, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is one of the region's most-in-demand venues for private and special events.

National Underground Railroad Freedom Center offers a stunning location for you to host your private event. Freedom Center is home to multiple spaces to utilize for your wedding, social, or corporate event. We have both intimate and open spaces that showcase Cincinnati’s scenic downtown and Ohio Riverfront, meant for you and your guests to enjoy.