This was a great tour. Very informative. Lots of history here. Kevin was extremely knowledgeable and shared some amazing history with me. And we stopped at a great ice cream store by Erie Canal. I highly recommend this tour.

Kevin was an awesome tour guide. His knowledge and humor were perfect. We had a great time and learned a lot about the history in our own backyard!! Would recommend this tour 100%

Kevin was very knowledgeable and thorough. Saw many things on tour. Interesting sights and facts. Did not know the hardships

I usually don't care for tours, but the Underground Railroad topic was compelling. Kevin was outstanding! Not only is he charming and warm, but he is an absolute encyclopedia on the topic of slavery in connection with the Niagara Falls area. He had us engaged and learning in the most captivating 3 hours I could imagine!

This was a tremendous experience! Kevin Cottrell, the brother who facilitated our tour, is a master teacher, historic interprerer and griot! During our 3 hour excursion, we were entertained, enlightened and educated. If you are ever in the Niagara Falls area, don't settle for just the natural wonder of the Falls but connect to the extraordinary history of survival and freedom with Kevin's first person interpretive journey into history!!! It will be well worth the time and effort. We literally got to be in the same space our enslaved brothers and sisters were in! It was overwhelming and significant! Highly recommended!!!

This tour was excellent in many ways. Kevin took us to a number of locations and explained how each place played a role in the underground system. We walked away with a very clear understanding of how the system helped enslaved people gain their freedom. Seeing and standing in places that were actually used by former slaves to escape to Canada gave the tour a powerful historical context and a greater sense of understanding as to their desperation and arduous journey.

Absolutely a captivating tour. Great information for any audience. The overall message was presented in an engaging and accessible way that truly just left us speechless and yearning for another hour of time. Would absolutely recommend to anyone looking for a unique way to experience Niagara Falls’ history and have a culturally immersive experience learning about the underground railroad.

The tour with Kevin was awesome! His energy and passion for history was appreciated! The gems of knowledge with explanations were awesome. I also appreciate the stop at the museum! The tour is worth the money-the hotel pick-up, factual information and professionalism. You will not be disappointed!

A great experience. Something different and informative aside from the usual attractions of Niagara Falls. Very interesting for history buffs. Our guide was so genial and informative. He drove us all over the area, to bring together the story of the Underground RR and its major significance in Western NY. Try this for a new and educational experience.

This was an incredible experience. Our family was so impressed. Coming from California was really an amazing venture. Most of the families came from California they were thrilled and they enjoyed the newness and the visitor center! Really great trip for the kids!

I agree with all the positive reviews that have been written about Kevin, the tours, and the whole educational experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone that desires to understand the big picture of the quest for freedom in America. Think that it would be valuable if he were to partner with the local colleges to train some students to conduct the tours for academic credit. This would be good for students in the hospitality, social sciences and liberal arts fields. It could also bring in more dollars for the city as millenials are more inclined to spend money, share news of their experiences and draw in their peer group. We also took the Niagara Falls Canadian and Underground Railroad Heritage Tour. Thank you Motherland Connextions.

I cannot say enough about this tour. Kevin our guide was wonderful! I have a 10 year old who loves history and Harriet Tubman. Kevin did the most amazing job explaining the history that lead to slavery and the movement of the Underground Railroad on a level that was appropriate for her and still super informative for the adults. The tour stops at several locations that were relevant to the journey along the railroad, including a farm that was a stop for many formerly enslaved people on their journey to freedom. The tour was informative, enlightening, and emotional, as you followed geographical landmarks that helped former enslaved persons navigate through western NY to freedom in Canada. We finished our tour at the Underground Railroad Museum and then explored the Museum on our own. Perfect way to wrap up our tour with a great interactive museum that reinforced some of the history we soaked up on our tour. My daughter and I can’t wait to do the Canadian tour. Kevin was an absolutely wonderful guide! Thank u Motherland Connextions.

Our tour guide Kevin was VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE. Traveling the routes of the Underground Railroad was a unique and fulfilling experience. A tour you must take.

This US and Canada Underground Railroad tours were so great that I don't even know where to begin with this review. First, Kevin was our tour guide and he was amazing! He was well informed and has a true passion for history, especially Black history. He is also very professional, courteous, and punctual; he welcomes questions; and he quickly picks up on the vibe and interest level of the group to adjust the discussion accordingly. Second, collectively this was the most comprehensive Black history tour that I have ever been on. Over the past few years, I've traveled throughout the South, including to well known Ungerground Railroad sites, as well as overseas to learn about slavery and Black history. Listening to Kevin felt like he tied all the information from my past tours into a perfect bow, including the information that I learned from my minor in African American Studies during college. Kevin has traveled along the Underground Railroad and his passion and knowledge of history allowed him to answer the simplest to the most complex questions from our tour group. His tours are great for adults and children and those who no little or a great deal about history. During the booking process, Kevin's passion and subject matter expertise was so evident that my family booked and completed the US and Canada tours, which was well worth the time and money. We visited the church where Harriet Tubman was a member, we finished a barn where slaves hid before crossing into Canada, and we visited the former Cataract House, which now serves as the new Underground Railroad Museum. The museum is a must see for anyone who really loves history. We visited a number of other places, but there are really too many to list. I could go on even more, but I will close now by saving if you and your family want to learn more about Black History and American history in general and you want to gain a better understanding of the Underground Railroad while seeing the historical sites with a great tour guide, book a tour with Motherland Connextions and ask for Kevin. In fact, get your friends and family to attend and complete the US and Canada tours. It will be well worth your time and money, and you will create memories that last a lifetime. By the way, I completed the tours with my mom and cousin on my birthday...the tours were an amazing gift that I will never forget!

Kevin was super informative! Such a wonderful tour I’m disappointed we didn’t have time to take the full tour on American side! This was worth every penny if you’re interested in seeing the Niagara area and learning the history of the enslaved Africans who escaped to freedom. There’s so much that’s hasn’t been said and should be! I was hesitant and so happy I took the chance and had the best experience. Comfortable and well routed. If you’re driving you get to see things you can simply get to and understand why they are so special. Looking forward to seeing what the American tour will show me next visit. I was actually surprised how nice this experience was for my family and me. I would actually take the Canadian tour again because it was so beautiful! Thank you so much motherland connextions for such a perfect day today! I’m telling everyone! Recommend a Sunday tour you can see more of the church but it’s still a healthy tour about 3 1/2 hours of seeing places you’ll never think. Don’t bother booking the overpriced Niagara tours downtown until you take this one first. Absolutely beautiful.