JOHN W JONES MUSEUM

ELMIRA, NY

The John W Jones Museum is a historic site located in Elmira, New York, which was once a significant stop on the Underground Railroad. The museum is named after John W. Jones, who was born into slavery in Virginia in 1817 and later became a prominent abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad in Elmira.

The museum is housed in the former home of John W. Jones, which he built in 1868 after gaining his freedom. The museum features exhibits that highlight the life and legacy of John W. Jones, as well as the history of the Underground Railroad in Elmira and the surrounding area.

One of the museum's most significant exhibits is a replica of a hidden room that was used to hide fugitive slaves on their journey to freedom. Visitors can see firsthand the cramped conditions that slaves endured as they sought to escape to Canada.

In addition to its exhibits, the John W. Jones Museum hosts a variety of educational programs, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The museum is open to the public from May through October, and admission is free. Overall, the John W. Jones Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the history of the Underground Railroad and the struggle for freedom in America.

JOHN W JONES MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ELMIRA NY. US MID #8403601550

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mid-Atlantic (District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 12,494 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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JOHN W JONES MUSEUM
PO BOX 932
ELMIRA
NY
14902-0932

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