Journey to Freedom

The time: 1853
The place: Iowa’s Underground Railroad
The story: Imagine you are a Freedom Seeker–a runaway slave traveling Iowa’s Underground Railroad in 1853. On this journey, you’ll encounter slave catchers, farmers, and bounty hunters, while trying to navigate Iowa’s Underground Railroad to reach Canada. Who can you trust? Will your group make it to freedom? Or will you be captured and sent back into slavery? Let the African American Museum of Iowa and Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center take you back in time to experience the journey’s perils and triumphs in this interactive living-history event.

Journey to Freedom is an annual event that takes place at Wickiup Hill Outdoor Learning Center.   Primary School Students can join us on Friday, September 21st to take part in their own journey experience.  Then the event opens to the public on Saturday, September 22nd. Hikes will last approximately 90 minutes.  Due to the subject matter, participants must be 10 years of age or older.  Please wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to hike approximately 2 miles on uneven terrain.  Advance registration is required and space is limited, so contact Tenika Johnson today! Click here to view email address or 319-862-2101 ext. 226