Rokeby Museum is closed for the season and will reopen on May 10, 2025. A National Historic Landmark, Rokeby Museum, is dedicated to sharing the human experience of the Underground Railroad the lives of the four generations of the Robinson family who lived on this site from 1793 to 1961. Explore the Robinson family's history as abolitionist, authors, artists, and farmer through guided tours, hiking trails, and exhibitions. The museum offers seasonal exhibits and a main exhibition on the antislavery movement - Seeking Freedom: The Underground Railroad & the Legacy of an Abolitionist Family. See the museum's website for information on admissions and tours.
Wionderful tour of house with a volunteer who knew the family story well!
September 2024
Amazing tour and tour guide. Way more history here to learn about than I realized!! The tour was a well done story of the home and family. Highly recommend!!!
August 2024
Knowledgeable tour guide! Historic perspective of Vermont as told through the eyes of one family's 170 year long life at Rokeby. Their economic, political, religious, and social experiences as it fits into the larger framework of the state and country.