Cozad-Bates House

09/25/2025

The Ohio Historical Underground Railroad Trail traces the path of freedom seekers who escaped slavery via a secret network of safe houses and routes - many of which ran right through our state.

One stop on the trail: The Cozad-Bates House is the only pre-Civil War home left in the University Circle district. It now acts as a museum highlighting the area's history as a point of anti-slavery activism, while honoring freedom seekers through exhibits and installations.

📍 Learn more about the trail and download a printable map at https://hubs.ly/Q03KlsgN0

05/22/2025

The Cozad-Bates House Interpretive Center will be closed during its regular hours this Saturday, May 24. Please come back and see us when normal open hours (Saturdays 12:00-4:00 p.m.) resume on May 31!

09/18/2023

The Cozad-Bates House is the only pre-Civil War home remaining in University Circle. A new interpretive center will open in 2021 to highlight this area’s history as center of anti-slavery activism and honor those seeking freedom through indoor exhibits an

09/15/2023

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09/01/2023