First conceived in 2009 by Bill Ayers, a Quaker, who was Public Works Director for the Village of Vandalia, Underground Railroad Days celebrates the heritage of Underground Railroad in the community. URSCC and Vandalia partner in the weekend celebration the second weekend in July. The Village sponsors food, art and craft booths, a classic car show, and family events on Village grounds. On Sunday, a community church service under the tent on grounds.
URSCC sponsors guided tours of 1847 Kentucky Slave Raid sites from Milo Barnes Park in Vandalia. Open Houses UGRR sites--Bonine House, Bonine Carriage House, Bogue House, and Brownsville School. 102nd U.S. Colored Troops Civil War soldiers camp across the street from Milo Barnes Park. Displays and presentations in Vandalia Youth Center, and music at Ramptown Cabin in the park.
Underground Railroad Days is fun, interesting, and educational for the whole family. We hope you'll join us the second weekend in July.
Underground Railroad Days
Vandalia, Michigan
Underground Railroad Days
Underground Railroad Society
of Cass County, Michigan
urscc.org