Burkle Estate
About the Business
The Burkle Estate, located at 826 North 2nd Street in Memphis, Tennessee, is home to the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. This historic museum showcases the important role the Burkle Estate played in helping slaves escape to freedom during the 19th century.
Visitors to the museum can explore the white clapboard house and view displays of ads, auctions, and artifacts related to slavery and the Underground Railroad. The house, built in 1849 by Jacob Burkle, features 19th century furnishings and a secret cellar with trap doors that provided refuge for runaway slaves.
As you step into the dark cellar and kneel on the brick floor, you can imagine the fear and uncertainty that these slaves faced as they waited for boats to take them to freedom. The tour offers insights into the slave trade, runaway slaves, and the intricate message system and travel patterns used by escaping slaves.
For a deeper understanding of this important chapter in American history, be sure to visit the Burkle Estate and the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum. Check our website for the latest information on visiting hours and special events.
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Location & Phone number
826 N 2nd St, Memphis, TN 38107, United States
Hours open
Monday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Reviews
"History at its finest. Highly recommend seeing this place. The beginning of the tour is a bit boring. But being able to go downstairs was neat. No photos allowed."
"Very interesting and so much history! Must stop if you love learning about the underground railroad!"
"This tiny little museum is worth going out of your way for a visit. The story told by this house leaves a mark on your soul. I will come again when my kids are older so they can understand what a tragedy slavery truly was and see for themselves the hardships slaves had to endure."
"I enjoyed the tour, even though it's a small house it has displays in each room and well done pre-recorded audio with some history and stories on slavery in the US. At the end you see a small cellar and the crawl space below the house where they hid people. No pictures allowed inside. Free on-site parking."
"The Burkle Estate museum was an awesome experience! My heart and attention was captured from start to finish. Our tour guide was full of knowledge. learning how our ancestors were treated and the tour of the house (specifically the hidden underground door) made the story telling come alive. I walked away with a new appreciation for what our ancestors endured. Will definitely recommend this tour to anyone who has time while visiting Memphis."
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