To mark National Underground Railroad Month, the Bowne House Archives will showcase the historic documents that tell the story of abolition, manumission, and the Underground Railroad at Bowne House. A highlight of our collection will be on display: a letter carried to Bowne House resident William Bowne Parsons 176 years ago this month by a freedom-seeker on the Underground Railroad. This rare surviving document connects Bowne House and the broader Flushing community to a multiracial network of abolitionists and the aspirations of those who self-emancipated from slavery.
Jackson’s talk will explore the time and place of the letter’s writing, profile the Bowne House residents who acted as conductors, and share our still-evolving map of the anonymous freedom-seeker’s route to safety. A question-and-answer period will follow. Talk and Q&amp;A will run one hour, with an optional self-guided tour of Bowne House to follow. 
Admission:
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 <li>$10 General, $5 Student (please present valid school I.D.), Free for Members of BHHS</li>
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Local Event: A Ticket to Freedom: the Bowne House Archives and the Underground Railroad

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A Ticket to Freedom: the Bowne House Archives...

To mark National Underground Railroad Month, the Bowne House Archives will showcase the historic documents that tell the story...

A Ticket to Freedom: the Bowne House Archives and the Underground Railroad

•	Saturday, October 3, 2026 •	12:00 PM -2:00 PM •	37-01 Bowne Street Flushing, New York Join us for special guided tours of Bowne House provided in Mandarin Chinese language on Saturday, October 3, between 12:00pm and 2:00pm. Learn about the Bowne family and what life was like in Queens, NY from the 17th century through to the early 20th century. Admission: $10 General; $8 Student; $5 Child; Free for Members of Bowne House Historical Society. Tickets are purchased at the museum on the day of the tour. No pre-registration is required. The Bowne House Historical Society offers tours and special events throughout the year for the general public as well as customized tours for students of all ages. Most of the approximately 5,000 objects in the Museum’s collection are original to the House; a rarity found in few cultural institutions open to the public. On view are fine examples of English and American furniture and decorative art. The Bowne House Archives, an extensive collection available to readers by appointment, document the history and civic activities of the Bowne and Parsons’ families – occupants of the house from the 17th through the 20th centuries.

Local Event: Flushing, Queens Bowne House Offers October 3 Guided Tours in Mandarin Chinese Language

Flushing, Queens Bowne House Offers October 3...

•	Saturday, October 3, 2026 •	12:00 PM -2:00 PM •	37-01 Bowne Street Flushing, New York    Join us for special guided tours of...

Flushing, Queens Bowne House Offers October 3 Guided Tours in Mandarin Chinese Language

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