I visited this site as part of the Michigan Street African-American Heritage Tour offered by Explore Buffalo, which seemed to be the best way to visit all 3 sites they do on that tour. The best source of direct info I could find was found by searching "michigan street african american heritage corridor". So while you are in the neighborhood, you might as well make a day of it by also visiting the Nash House and the Colored Musicians’ Club. Many previous reviewers seem to be under the impression the basement level cubbyhole was actually used as a hiding spot for freedom seekers. I was told this is not the case, as it is too small of a space to hold anyone, but merely an example of what such hiding spots might be like. The church is indeed a stop on the Underground Railroad, as one of the last stops (if not the last) before heading on to Canada. There’s lots of info in the basement level, particularly of Mary Talbert who lived next door and was inducted to the National Women’s Hall of Fame in 2005.

Surreal to see where runaway slaves were hidden. Thanks to Larry G. for a quick look around. You can feel the history.