Heroes of the Underground Railroad

Children 13 & Under FREE | During one of the darkest chapters in American history, thousands of enslaved individuals embarked on a perilous journey in search of freedom.

Heroes of the Underground Railroad, presented by Bright Star Touring Theatre, brings their extraordinary stories to life on stage at The Hermitage, once a working plantation and the former home of President Andrew Jackson.

This powerful play highlights:

• The courage and resilience of those who risked everything to escape bondage
• The bravery of abolitionists who aided them along the way

Audiences will be captivated by the heroics of:

• Harriet Tubman
• Henry "Box" Brown
• Frederick Douglass
• Levi Coffin
• John Parker

These figures' courage and determination embody the true spirit of American heroism.