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Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad Exhibit
Urbana Free Library
210 West Green Street
Urbana, Illinois 61801
(217) 367-4057
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Journey to Freedom Illinois’ Underground Railroad is a traveling exhibit that will travel around Illinois.
Each community or location will host the exhibit, and provide additional programming for their area.
January 15 – March 29, 2026 at the Urbana Free Library:
Monday – Thursday, 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Friday – Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, Noon – 5:00 p.m.
While the exhibit is hosted in Urbana, there are numerous programs
to expand the city’s Underground Railroad story in the community.
Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad is proudly presented by The Abraham Lincoln National Heritage Area, also known as Looking for Lincoln.The Library is committed to making programs accessible for all. If you need an accommodation to attend a program, please let the Library know at least two weeks in advance. To request an accommodation, contact the Programming and Outreach Manager via email at programming@urbanafree.org or via phone at 217-367-4057.