Two more Kane County sites get National Park Service designation for connections to Underground Railroad
- Posted on July 13, 2026
- By Chicago Tribune
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Kane County expands its historical recognition with two significant sites receiving National Park Service designation for their pivotal roles in the Underground Railroad movement. The St. Charles History Museum and a historic Batavia residence have been officially added to the national registry, acknowledging their contributions to the clandestine network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom. This recognition highlights the region's overlooked historical importance in the struggle for liberation and preservation of American abolitionist heritage.
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