Slave Haven Museum

Slave Haven Museum

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This house was a safe place to hide the enslaved while running away to freedom.

Jacob Burkle left Germany for the US and became an abolitionist after building this house 2 blocks from the Mississippi river in 1856.

06/10/2024
Restore Slave Haven: Fight Fire Damage, organized by Elaine Turner 03/06/2024

A call for community support. We are seeking the generosity of history lovers after damage due to a fire. A donation will help bring us back to a renewed restored place for all to learn as they have for 30 years.

Restore Slave Haven: Fight Fire Damage, organized by Elaine Turner In the heart of our community stands the Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum,… Elaine Turner needs your support for Restore Slave Haven: Fight Fire Damage

11/16/2023

Please join us to honor WC Handy and Celebrate Hetitage Tours 40th Anniversary!

06/10/2023

Come join us!

Photos from Slave Haven Museum's post 12/18/2022

Sometimes Slave History Museums visit each other...

10/29/2022

This Sunday come out to the book signing of this amazing author!

05/04/2022

Join us!

05/01/2022

Memphis in May
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01/29/2022

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Memphis, TN

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm