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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Feb 27, 20231 min read

Talks begin again!

We are pleased to announce that our Underground Railroad talks are beginning again! Covid stopped our attempts to bring our stories of...

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Terence Maguire

Mar 8, 20214 min read

Originally published as an email on August 16, 2020 Friends of the Kennett Underground Railroad Center, We hope you are all doing well in...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Oct 10, 20201 min read

On October 9th the "We Walk with Harriet" ladies returned to Kennett Square. It was wonderful to see them again! They stopped by the...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Oct 8, 20201 min read

On September 10th, eight weary women, led by Linda Harris, strode into Kennett Square, completing their 116-mile journey on foot,...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Mar 14, 20201 min read

Members of KURC were on hand to greet Ken Johnston as he crossed the line between Delaware and Pennsylvania on his re-enactment of...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Dec 11, 20191 min read

Two of the most faithful and committed supporters of the Underground Railroad in Chester County were the husband and wife team of Dinah...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Nov 5, 20191 min read

Right here in Kennett Square In 2010, Darryl Hall, (center) commissioned a mural depicting Harriet Tubman leading freedom seekers. The...

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T. Maguire, D. Burston

Nov 4, 20191 min read

KURC has a new home! We have exciting news! The Kennett Underground Railroad Center finally has a home in the historic Dr. Isaac Johnson...

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