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Niagara Falls, NY - Heritage Center Community Liaison Saladin Allah gives the Peters family from Las Vegas, Bob, Billie Jo and daughters Caroline and Katherine, a taste of the new Suspension Bridge Village walking tour at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center kicking off June 19, part of upcoming events & programs celebrating Junteenth. For more information visit https://www.niagarafallsundergroundrailroad.org/about/events/


Press Release



You're invited to our Juneteenth celebrations!
We're celebrating Juneteenth all weekend long with special events, extended hours, and new programs.

Keep reading to see what we're offering and for links to buy your tickets.










More info and tickets











Introducing our new tour
Beginning on Saturday, June 19, the Heritage Center is offering a guided walking tour in the area around our building. This is the site of the former Suspension Bridge Village. Learn about the communities that championed activism – from the Underground Railroad through today.

Individual and Household members receive 50% off walking tour admission. Neighborhood members receive free admission. Members must register an account before reserving their space. Register here.

Book your tickets today and walk in their footsteps.











A conversation with Cyntoia Brown Long
The FREETHEM team captain, Kelly Diane, will be hosting a conversation with Cyntoia Brown Long! Long, a victim of sex trafficking, was convicted of murder in 2004. Her case earned national attention in 2017 and her sentence was reduced to 15 years. She was released in 2019. She has written and spoke of her experiences extensively since then. Drea D'Nur will also be returning to the Heritage Center to perform for this event.

You may purchase your tickets in advance, or buy them at the door on the day of the event.











Free Facebook Live event
A two-part event exploring aspects of African American history and culture streaming on Saturday and Sunday.

More Info

Tune in for Part I on Saturday, June 19 at 3:30pm or Sunday, June 20 at 1:30pm. Part II streams on Saturday, June 19 at 5:00pm or Sunday, June 20 at 3:00pm.






Extended hours on Sunday, June 20th
Explore the museum before the FREETHEM Conversation event on Sunday. We will be keeping our doors open until 5:30pm.

Event ticket pricing does not include museum admission.

Buy your museum tickets now.