general information
Address and Phone
826 N. Second St.
Memphis, TN 38107
Phone: 901-527-3427
Quick Information
Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Historic Attractions, Sightseeing Tours
ADA Compliant, Bus Parking, Parking Available, Tour Duration: 45 minutes
Admission Rates
Adults $6, students (4 - 17) $4, group rates (20+) adults $5, students $3.
Hours Open to the Public
Summer: Mon. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; winter: Wed. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Dates Closed
Sunday in summer and Sunday - Tuesday in winter
Payment Types Accepted
Personal Check, Traveler's Checks
Discounts
AAA Discount, AARP Discount, Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount, Student Discount
Slave Haven Underground Railroad Museum (Burkle Estate)
Memphis, TN
A white clapboard house built in 1849 by Jacob Burkle is rumored to have served as a way station on the Underground Railroad for runaway slaves. A tour of the house includes a visit to a small cellar where slaves waited to escape.
Directions: N. on Third St., to Chelsea Ave., R. on Chelsea, R. on Second or N. on Front to Auction - R. on Auction Ave., L. on Second.
