Goodridge Freedom Center

We're excited about The William C. Goodridge statue being erected in 2022!!! Please remember us TODAY during Give Local York and DONATE to assist us in the preservation of the statue. https://bit.ly/3sCygTq GIVE TODAY Bit.ly/2Tm64GW

So far and climbing, we've raised $2,935.40 towards the preservation of William C. Goodridge's statue. THANK YOU to our Generous donors for helping us keep York's African American history alive!!! bit.ly/2Tm64GW #GiveLocalYork

Help keep York's African American History Alive with the preservation of William C. Goodridge's statue, honoring the impact that he has made in our community and the numerous enslaved that he assisted on their quest to freedom. DONATE NOW Bit.ly/2Tm64GW for Give Local York

We need your help in maintaining the preservation and maintenance of York's FIRST African-American statue during Give Local York!!! Once it's erected in 2022, The William C. Goodridge Statue will honor a man that was an ex-slave to a prominent businessman and conductor on the Underground Railroad. What an exciting time to care for the statue of a man that cared for others and risked his life to usher them into freedom! DONATE TODAY Bit.ly/2Tm64GW

Happy Holidays from Goodridge Freedom Center. Enjoy a Virtual glimpse of our 2020 Festival of Trees. We look forward to a fruitful 2021 and engaging year with each of you. https://youtu.be/w_RiwswzpS4

We're excited to have you tour with us! As a reminder, due to COVID-19 restrictions, all guests are required to wear masks upon entrance into the museum. All guided and self-guided tours and visits MUST be scheduled by contacting our museum manager at [email protected] The William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am 6:00pm. We look forward to seeing you.

Go back in history and hear first-person accounts from living history interpreters at Goodridge Freedom Center. Living History Interpreters pictured: Thaddeus Stevens and Lydia Hamilton Smith

"Image of Evalina" by Mark and Debbie DeBowes Mrs. Goodridge enjoyed the holiday and decorated a tree in this room that was so beautiful that the family charged admission for the public to come and see it. How appropriate that this festive and sophisticated dress form tree represents her. Stop by and admire them all!

We had a wonderful week sharing about Goodridge Freedom Center and The Underground Railroad with our visitors. As a reminder, due to COVID-19 restrictions, all guests are required to wear masks upon entrance into the museum. All guided and self-guided tours and visits are required to be scheduled by contacting our museum at 717-650-1998 or [email protected]. The William C. Goodridge Freedom Center and Underground Railroad Museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, 10:00am 6:00pm.

We invite you to Call, Listen, and Learn during our Audio Stories and Tours.