Slave Haven Underground Railroad

Call Directions Website Contact the museum

Slave Haven Underground Railroad Visit the Underground Slave Hideaway. This Antebellum home reveals secrets of the Underground Railroad!
(472)

09/24/2026

September is International Underground Railroad Month 👏🏾

Did you know Memphis was part of the story of the Underground Railroad?

In a city tied closely to the Mississippi River, slavery, and the cotton economy, there were also people risking everything in pursuit of freedom. The National Park Service identifies Memphis sites such as the Jacob Burkle home, today known as Slave Haven, as places connected to Underground Railroad activity.

I was honored to explore this history with the Turner family, visiting multiple sites across Memphis and learning more about the courage of freedom seekers who refused to let bo***ge be the final chapter of their lives.

Whether you’re a local or just visiting, support the historians and tour guides preserving these stories.

The Memphis YouTube episode is coming soon. 🎥✊🏾

Director ➡️ Elaine Lee Turner

We are and have been continuing the work to make Slave Haven even more educational and informative once we reopen to the...
09/21/2026

We are and have been continuing the work to make Slave Haven even more educational and informative once we reopen to the public. We are taking your calls and hearing the outrage shared by many of our guests continuously trying to visit especially in the times we are in now. Soon come...

09/15/2026

Memphis history hits different when you experience it with people who truly love telling the story.

I had an amazing experience with Heritage Tours Memphis, they explore more than 25 historic sites throughout the city. Their service was top-notch, but what stood out most was their passion for making sure visitors understand the people, places, and stories that shaped .

As the oldest Black history tour company in the country, they’re still going strong and continuing an important legacy of preservation and storytelling.

If Memphis is on your travel list, make sure you book a tour with them.

And stay tuned…there’s plenty more Memphis content coming. ✊🏾

Address

826 N 2nd Street
Memphis, TN
38107

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+19015277711

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Slave Haven Underground Railroad posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to Slave Haven Underground Railroad:

Shortcuts

Share

Category