John W. Jones Museum
Elmira, New York

Perpetuates the memory and the spirit of the men and women of the Southern Tier of New York who supported the Underground Railroad and worked to protect the freedom of those who escaped slavery. Our goal is to inspire the pursuit of respect and human rights for all people in our community and in the world.

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