# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Local Stories of the Underground Railroad @ Sand Ridge Nature Center
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Through words and song, learn the fascinating history that took place here in our backyard while we explore significant stories of local people, places and events that shaped the Underground Railroad era in the area south of Chicago. Presented by the Midwest Underground Railroad Network.

Registration is required 48 hours ahead of the program. To register, email sandridge.naturecenter@cookcountyil.gov or call us at 708-868-0606.

ADA-accessible water fountains and bathrooms are available inside the Sand Ridge Nature Center. Some trails are ADA-accessible. Please request any additional accommodations upon registration.

For more information visit our website: https://fpdcc.com/places/locations/sand-ridge-nature-center/#events
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/south-holland/local-stories-of-the-underground-railroad-sand-ridge-nature-center/200029299906935
- **Event Categories**: trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 74

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: South Holland
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States, Illinois 60473
- **lat**: 41.6062
- **long**: -87.56661
- **full address**: 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States, Illinois 60473

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Local Stories of the Underground Railroad @ Sand Ridge Nature Center being held?
  - **A:** Local Stories of the Underground Railroad @ Sand Ridge Nature Center takes place on Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Sat, 28 Feb, 2026 at 01:00 pm at 15891 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL, United States, Illinois 60473.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Local Stories of the Underground Railroad @ Sand Ridge Nature Center?
  - **A:** Local Stories of the Underground Railroad @ Sand Ridge Nature Center is organized by Sand Ridge Nature Center.

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