Freedom Seekers on the Freedom Trail in Central New York (4 days & 3 nights)

Situated on one of Central New York's earliest settled communities and majestically overlooking Cazenovia Lake, Lorenzo State Historic Site offers an opportunity to discover the imprint of five generations of the Lincklaen/Ledyard family.

GATEWAY: Syracuse
TOUR NUMBER: TNY-CNY-05
DEPARTS: Daily, May 15 through October 31

The significance of the Underground Railroad in upstate New York will be evident after touring these unique attractions in the Syracuse area. Beginning with the Underground Railroad display at the Onondaga Historical Association, and then - stop on the Railroad - the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center in Fayetteville. Take a few moments to visit the Jerry Rescue Memorial on Clinton Square and view the balcony where Charles Dickens made his speech in favor of returning all Freedom Seekers to their original owners. Also included is a short drive to the Abolitionist Hall of Fame in Peterboro along with the Gerrit Smith Historic Site. Smith was an outspoken advocate for abolishing slavery and dedicated years and many dollars to his cause. Return to Syracuse via the quaint village of Cazenovia for a visit to the lakeside home of village founder John Lincklaen, "Lorenzo". Also, there's the Seward House Museum in Auburn along with the Harriet Tubman Home and the burial sites for both leaders. We've also included the Erie Canal Museum and the Paul deLima Coffee Store and Museum

Highlight Inclusions:

• Underground Railroad at the Onondaga Historical Association
• Harriet Tubman house and burial site
• William Seward House
• Destiny USA
• Matilda Joslyn Gage Center - stop on the Underground Railroad
• Lorenzo - State Historic Site
• Jerry Rescue Memorial
• Abolitionist Hall of Fame in Peterboro
• Gerrit Smith Historic Site
• Paul deLima Coffee Store & Museum
• Erie Canal Museum

Tour Inclusions:
all sightseeing attractions listed above, tour guide, accommodations for three nights.
Tour price from $249.00 per person based on two in a room