Kansas City Quindaro Underground Railroad Tour

Come learn the stories of freedom seekers crossing the MO River into the Town of Quindaro during their journey on the underground railroad. We'll explore the ruins buried in the hillside of these pre-civil war structures of this pivotal town that changed our history. The terrain has steep hills and is rocky 2-2.5 hrs 3 miles

Meeting Point

John Brown Statue

2899 Sewell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA

There is a John Brown statue at the corner of 27th and Sewell, your guide will meet you at the statue.

What's included:

• Expert guides to lead you on trails that are hard to navigate without a guide.

Not included:

• There are no bathrooms on the trail.

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

John Brown Statue

2899 Sewell Ave, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA

Our guide will meet you at this historic statue and share the story of abolitionist John Brown and his connection to Bleeding Kansas. You will also learn about how this statue was constructed and erected along with the history of Western University, the only HBCU ever in Kansas that was once at that very site.

15 minutes

Quindaro Ruins Overlook Structure

3507 N 27th St, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA

We walk to the Quindaro Ruins Overlook structure and get an incredible view of the Mighty Missouri River while your guides tell stories of freedom seekers who risked their lives to cross the Missouri River to freedom. Your guide shares stories of how the Town of Quindaro was the first place that freedom seekers escaping slavery in Missouri stepped foot on free soil in Kansas territory, along their journey on the underground railroad.

15 minutes

Quindaro Bluffs

Quindaro Bluffs, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA

Our hike leads you through the hilly trails of the Quindaro Bluffs. We see limestone ruins of buildings that pre-date the Civil War. Our guides tell the stories of the ruins and people who lived, worked, or escaped to the Town of Quindaro and beyond. We walk over a small creek, get an up-close view of the Missouri River, and walk under an active train bridge all while hearing the history of the area.

1 hour, 15 minutes

Quindaro Cemetery

3400 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS 66104, USA

Our guides take our groups up to the Old Quindaro Cemetery and share stories of those who are buried there.
We will also discuss the history of the Happy Hallow settlement and the growth of the African-American community in the area that laid the foundation for the establishment of Western University, the first Historically Black College & University (HBCU).

45 minutes