Maysville Underground Railroad Tour

Located just south of the Ohio River, Maysville was the last stop for many freedom seekers before they crossed into Ohio—and liberty. Today, you can schedule a walking tour of the Old Washington neighborhood to learn about the humble cabins, historic homes, and other points of interest in this district on the infamous Underground Railroad.

Knowledgeable guides share historical context and compelling stories, taking you out of the history books and into the realities of the era. Stop at sites like the Marshall Key House, where a young teacher named Harriet Beecher Stowe attended a slave auction that would later influence her influential novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Her book helped galvanize the abolition movement in the lead-up to the Civil War.

Accessibility: The neighborhood of Old Washington includes historic sidewalks and uneven terrain, which may pose accessibility challenges for those with mobility impairments.