Freedom’s Path: Inside the North Star Underground Railroad Museum
In this episode of the ADK Talks podcast, we step inside the fascinating North Star Underground Railroad Museum with President Jacqueline “Jackie” Madison of the North Country Underground Historical Association.
Jackie helps us trace the Champlain Line of the Underground Railroad through the stories of real people and places—John Thomas’s journey to freedom, the Quakers’ moral stand, and local heroes like editor Wendell Lansing.
Informative exhibit at the North Star Underground Railroad Museum.
Jackie walks us through the museums’ can’t-miss exhibits (the object-theater “John Thomas Room,” the life-size “Germinal” sculpture) and the power of docents in small, mighty Adirondack “pocket museums.”
Immerse yourself in the unique experience of visiting the museum near Ausable Chasm. Discover the power of community programs, Juneteenth tours, and easy ways to support the museum. Join us in preserving and celebrating this important part of history.
Plan your visit.
North Star Underground Railroad Museum (NCUGRHA) — exhibits on the Champlain Line, timeline wall, John Thomas Room, and more.
Ausable Chasm — the “Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks,” minutes from the museum.
Other places and partners mentioned.
John Brown Farm State Historic Site (North Elba/Lake Placid) — home and gravesite of the abolitionist; programs and grounds.
Historic Saranac Lake – Saranac Laboratory Museum — “pocket museum” example we love.
Adirondack Experience: The Museum on Blue Mountain Lake (ADKX) — another can’t-miss regional museum.
Battle of Plattsburgh / War of 1812 Museum — living history and exhibits.
Paul Smith’s College — “College of the Adirondacks,” a frequent collaborator in North Country history programming.
Support and learn more.
Donate, become a member, or inquire about off-season tours via the museum website.
North Star Underground Railroad Museum in Ausable Chasm, NY.
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