Underground Railroad History in Central Illinois

Learn about the courageous acts of everyday people who made a difference for their community and country.

Events

Open House Saturdays + Sundays, May - September

Image of front of Woodlawn brick farmhouse

200th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, Sept. 14 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Woodlawn welcomes families, small groups, and reservations for larger groups May through September and hosts annual community events.

Follow our journey.

View fullsize Terry Maggart, Woodlawn Farm Museum Chairperson, and Dr. Barbara Suelter, Treasurer, accepted a check on behalf of the Underground Railroad Committee from the Illinois Electric Cooperative Regional Director Kevin Klein and Board President Thomas Meec
View fullsize A huge thank you to the students from Illinois College who worked at Woodlawn this weekend! They helped our volunteers clean and organize the museum and we appreciate all their efforts!
View fullsize We had a blast during our Fall Bus Tour yesterday, and we wanted to thank you for attending! . . . . . . #historylived #jacksonvilleillinois #undergroundrailroad
View fullsize Fall colors are showing! 🍁🍂🌾 . . . . . . #enjoyillinois #historylived #jacksonvilleillinois
View fullsize Now taking reservations for our fall bus tour on October 2. Call 217-479-4144 to make your reservations today!
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View fullsize We want to thank everyone who came to our Spring Bus Tour this year! Our normal tour season has resumed—you can see us at Woodlawn Farm Museum on Saturdays and Sundays 1-4pm!
View fullsize It’s here! It’s here! The spring bus tour is today! . . . . . . . #woodlawnfarmmuseum #historylived #jacksonvilleillinois