Navigating Freedom:
Stories of the Underground Railroad
Sunday, February 8, 2026
1:30-4:30pm
Discover the stories of William Still, the “Father of the Underground Railroad,” as portrayed by actor historian Keith Henley. Two free performances will be presented from 2:00-2:45pm and 3:30 - 4:15pm show. Please come early or stay late to explore partner exhibits and activities as well as tours of the Copeland Maritime Center and Fort Christina Park. Free admission & parking. Recommended for ages 8+, the show runs 30 minutes plus 15 minutes for questions.
From 1:30-4:30pm explore activities for all ages
- Free tours of the Copeland Maritime Center including model ship exhibits
- Free guided walking tours of neighboring Fort Christina Park where freedom seekers embarked on boats and met "conductors"with horses and carriages. Fort Christina Park is on the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom (the same site where Kalmar Nyckel landed in 1638). Weather dependent.
- Free admission and parking.
Location:
Kalmar Nyckel Foundation, 1124 East 7th Street, Wilmington, DE 19801.
Questions? Please
email Amy Sypher or call
302.429.7447.
