What Price Freedom?

The People and Stories of the Underground Railroad

 

“Reviews” from Students and Teachers

“Had a great time. Would bring the class again.” – Teacher from Delaware

“Insight on the connection between the struggles for freedom through many different examples, like Underground Railroad, Amish, Gandhi, Mandela, etc. was very interesting.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“The trip to the Underground Railroad was amazing. I loved learning the history.” – Student from New York

“We had a great time and I especially liked the Magic Lantern show with the characters playing the historical figures. Those actors were great!” – Student from Pennsylvania

“One of the best re-enactors I have ever seen.” – Teacher from Delaware

“The presenters were very engaging in the theater and played their roles very authentically. I can tell other people about what I learned.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“I enjoyed hearing about the history of the Underground Railroad and its role in the area’s history. I liked how there were actors acting as though they were back in that time period.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“The actors were excellent and the material was perfect for our middle school studies. We will personally recommend to other schools.” – Teacher from Maryland

“The presentation was very dynamic and thought-provoking.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“This trip was so amazing. Every bit of it gave me a new look at what happened back on the Underground Railroad.” – Student from New York

“I find visual learning beneficial and having history shown in front of your eyes is amazing all on its own. I will definitely be talking about this to others.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“The bus tour around the countryside was really interesting.” – Student from New York

“I really liked the tour on the bus. It allowed me to get a real-world view of Amish right in front of me.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“I learned how unique Amish culture is. They have so many ways of adapting to the modern world without losing themselves.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“Seeing the historical movie of Jacob’s life was so moving. I cannot wait to go back and experience the Amish Experience all over again.” – Student from New York

“In the future I will be more aware of other people’s lifestyles. I didn’t realize how different yet similar the Amish were to us, living in our society and yet maintaining their traditions.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“I will use this information to enrich my understanding of US history in school. By having a deeper understanding of the connections, I understand our history in a deeper way.” – Student from Pennsylvania

“Exceeded expectations! We had no idea what to expect and were pleasantly surprised.” – Teacher from Pennsylvania

“What Price Freedom?” and the Underground Railroad Experience are available only for groups of 25 or more, and by reservation only. An extensive Study Guide is available.