National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

As a VENUE: Host an event…

• All-Museum Rental: Rent the entire Museum exclusively for your special event. Includes all exhibits. Exclusive use of all public and private event spaces.
• Grand Hall & Terrace: The Grand Hall surrounds guests with Italian stone, a winding marble staircase, and floor-to-ceiling windows. At 6,816-square-feet, the Grand Hall is large enough to accommodate statement weddings or corporate meetings. Includes center of second floor space and bridges.
  • Capacity: Cocktail Reception – 350 guests; Dinner Seating – 350 guests; Wedding Reception – 300 guests
• Third Floor & Eternal Flame Balcony: At 4,454 square feet, our third floor space is ideal for cocktail receptions and after-dinner festivities. Step on onto the terrace and enjoy stunning views of the Ohio Riverfront and Roebling Suspension Bridge. Includes center of third floor space. Third floor terrace.
  • Capacity: Cocktail Reception – 200 guests; Dinner Seating – 125 guest
• Harriet Tubman Theater: The 300-seat Harriet Tubman Theater, featuring audiovisual equipment, a hardwood stage floor, and an in-house professional technical staff, is ideal for lectures, panel discussions, and more. Includes separate street entrance.
  • Capacity: 300 guests
• Discovery Room 1: Versatile meeting space.  Projector & screen.  Picturesque views of the downtown skyline.
  • Capacity: 70 guests
• Discovery Room 2: Versatile meeting space. Ideal for breakout sessions.
  • Capacity: 30 guests
• 4th Floor Office: Open office space for meetings, seminars and workshops
  • Seating: 100
• Café: Ground level with exterior access
  • Seating: 80 maximum 
• Outdoor Spaces: The museum is located in the heart of The Banks, a thriving entertainment district along Cincinnati’s waterfront. With several street level outdoor areas to choose from, this is could be the perfect location to stage your outdoor event.

Support the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center… by simply booking your next special occasion here:

https://freedomcenter.org/visit/private-events/

As a SHOP: Discover unique gifts…

The Gift Shop at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is full of great gift ideas for your entire family – with a variety of BOOKS * APPAREL * SOUVENIRS * ART * HAND-CRAFTED JEWELRY * TOYS * HOUSEWARES, and * MORE.

Support the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center… by simply purchasing your specialty merchandise here:

http://freedomcenter.org/voice/freedom-center-gift-shop

Be a DONOR: Show that you care…

In today’s social justice movement, it’s up to us. As the national dialogue on racial equity continues, the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is committed to creating bold change in our community and in communities across the country. Each day we are energized by you – the students, educators, guests, advocates, community members and leaders – who are inspired to action by the history of the Underground Railroad and the ongoing struggle toward inclusive freedom for all.

Membership:

Global Abolition Starts With You. Through a membership to the Freedom Center, you are part of a growing network of modern-day abolitionists, following in the footsteps of the great freedom fighters like Harriet Tubman and Frederick Douglass. While the fight looks different today, you, too, can make a difference by supporting our work. Help us share this history with the public while enjoying exclusive perks along the way. Membership at specified levels are offered: * Individual * Individual + One, and * Family.

Donation:

Support Social Justice, for ALL

• Donations at specified amounts are designated or you may customize your gift. Recurring donations are encouraged. Donations can become a way to honor a loved one’s memory, to celebrate a special occasion or to acknowledge patronage.
• Planned Giving: You can achieve your personal financial goals while also leaving a legacy of support for the Freedom Center—and our community – by using various legal and tax strategies to plan a gift to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. And we’d like to help you! Did you know that, through a planned gift to the Freedom Center, you can: Make a deferred gift by including the museum in your will; Avoid or postpone capital gains tax; Give yourself or someone you love a life income that may be greater than that earned by current investments; Reduce gift and estate taxes on assets passing to your heirs; Diversify your portfolio without incurring capital gains taxes on sale of assets.
• Celebrate a Loved One: Have you considered honoring a loved one with a gift to the Freedom Center? We’d be happy to talk with you about the options for commemorative gifts, such as remembering a deceased loved one or celebrating the birthday, anniversary or other special day of a friend or family member.
• Verneida I. Britton Memorial Fund: The Verneida I. Britton Memorial Fund was established in 2021 to celebrate and remember the life of Verneida Britton. Verneida passed away peacefully on March 28, 2021, but her family, friends, and loved ones will never forget her. Verneida Britton lived her life educating and helping others achieve their goals.  In particular, she had a love for teaching history and inspiring youth to reach their full potential. Verneida brought this passion to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center when it opened in 2004 and played a significant role in developing some of our key programs. She joined the first docent class giving tours and was instrumental in training new docents and new staff. She played a big part in building the Youth Docent program at the Freedom Center into a nationally acclaimed program by The Links Incorporated. She also chaired the Freedom Center’s annual King Legacy program, which includes training opportunities for youth to come together to inspire and motivate others based on the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.. The program consists of educational opportunities for high school students to host conversations about the current state of America and how they see themselves playing an important role, like the courageous conductors of the Underground Railroad era, in bringing about positive social change for our country.
• Foundation Giving: We consistently aim to extend our mission beyond our walls. Foundations have always been on the cutting edge with us, funding provocative ideas and encouraging us to work better to reach more children and families. Without the support of the foundation community, great ideas remain just that… ideas. With your help, we have the opportunity to change the status quo and to inspire youngsters in real ways that will result in real changes for their lives.

Corporate Partnership Program: A corporate partnership is a unique opportunity for your company to support the mission of the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. It is also a great way to take advantage of our first-class facilities, exhibits and programs for you and your employees.

Support the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center… by simply contributing here:

http://freedomcenter.org/engage/donate/