ROKEBY MUSEUM

FERRISBURGH, VT

ROKEBY MUSEUM is a historic site located in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. It was once a working farm and home to four generations of the Robinson family, who played an important role in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in America. The museum now offers visitors a glimpse into the lives of the Robinson family and their contributions to the abolitionist movement.

The museum's collection includes over 20,000 artifacts, including letters, diaries, photographs, and clothing, that tell the story of the Robinson family and their involvement in the Underground Railroad. Visitors can explore the Robinson's farmstead, which includes the family home, barns, and outbuildings.

One of the most notable exhibits at ROKEBY MUSEUM is the Underground Railroad exhibit, which features a restored Underground Railroad hiding place where fugitive slaves would hide as they made their way to freedom in Canada. The exhibit also includes information on the Robinson family's involvement in the abolitionist movement and their relationships with other abolitionists such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Beecher Stowe.

In addition to the historical exhibits, ROKEBY MUSEUM also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including lectures, concerts, and workshops. The museum is open from May through October and offers guided tours as well as self-guided tours.

ROKEBY MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in FERRISBURGH VT. US MID #8405000186

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 549,446 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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• telephone: 8028773406
• website: http://www.rokeby.org

ROXEBY MUSEUM INC
4334 ROUTE 7
FERRISBURGH
VT
05456-9779

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