It was then on to a much more sobering experience: the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Lucky us, it happened to be a free admission day! This is an excellent museum, worthy of its Smithsonian affiliation.

A modern building with large windows and curved stone walls houses the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center.Sculptures of several seated figures in various poses are displayed in front of a building facade with windows and a door.A wooden log cabin is displayed indoors on a modern museum floor with glass railings and informational panels.A fire burns inside a glass enclosure on a rooftop with a bridge and cityscape in the background.A wall quote by U.S. Congressman John Lewis from 2012 emphasizes the ongoing struggle and responsibility of each generation.