Henry Ward Beecher's 1849-50 church, the 'Grand Central Depot' of the Underground Railroad, whose basement hid people escaping slavery; Beecher staged mock slave auctions here to buy real people's freedom, and a plaque marks the pew where Abraham Lincoln sat. One of the few Underground Railroad congregations in New York still worshipping in its original building.
- Address
- 57 Orange St, Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Hours
- not verified; tours on request
- Best time to go
- Morning, Afternoon · About 45 min
- Price
- Free
- Price level
- $
Details can change. Check hours and prices before you go.
Good to know
- Tours of the sanctuary, Hillis Hall and the Underground Railroad spaces are given on request: contact the church ahead.