mayhew cabin with john brown's cave

I would love to see this, need to find out where it is. This is right up my ally I love old stuff. I would like to see John Browns cave.see what it's like ,Did he live there or did he just stay there there once in while. Like if he was hunting for food? So much of every thing.. then theres the cabin I like seeing how people lived that way.

Be prepared... lots of reading and very small! As you enter the museum, there are many, let me repeat, many posters to read regarding slavery and the underground railroad. It is very informative, but you must have your "textbook" cap on to take it all in. We then watched a 10-minute movie regarding this information, then went out to the cabin. It is a one-room cabin, and truly brings reality to the way of life during this time. We then went out and down into the cellar which takes you through the "cave" where they hid underground. Seeing how they "bedded down" on the makeshift rock/dirt beds brought tears to my eyes as I could not help but picture them and their children down there. Something we all need to see and never forget.

Interesting and worth the stop. Very reasonable entry fee and worth that.Whether or not John Brown was there, it is still history. The Mayhew Cabin has a lot of text info before you go into the cave. If you have the urge, it's worth staying to read the information - lots about early slavery in America, good and terrible, dates and details. Make sure you go outside for the other buildings - a school and the first African American church and a RR depot building. All were moved to this site but are still interesting - structure and history. The cave/tunnel is interesting in the context that it might have been used as part of the Underground Railroad.

OK so, they are up front about the fact that John Brown may or may not have actually been there. But, overall it is just a replica of what the underground railroad stops may have looked like. Lots of supposition. Stop by for a review on how some people escaped slavery.

On a week long road trip in Nebraska, this was probably the least impressive stop. It appears that John Brown was never here and this was a stop on the Underground Railroad once or maybe twice with no real evidence that the cave was used for that purpose. They do have a fair amount of good historical information and the little lady who was there the day we visited was sweet and helpful. Not horrid but there are much better attractions to see in the area.

Lots of interesting things to look at and actually experience about history. I would highly recommend this stop.

my 10 years old son and I went on a day trip to NE city and stopped at most of the attractions. We did enjoy this stop with the cave that went under the cabin and the museum. It didn't take very long to go through the entire place but had a minimal fee so still worth it.

The museum attached to the Mayhew Cabin site has some interesting information and an informative film. The history of the cabin is a little sketchy, it may or may not have been used as an UGRR site and John Brown was never really there. The guide was pleasant and helpful, the site was a little disappointing. If you are in Nebraska City it is an inexpensive stop.

Our family enjoyed this stop very much and learned a lot of things we did not know. The displays are full of great information for those who like the detail, but there are also scale models and interactive items inside for those looking for the overall view, but maybe not every detail. I recommed seeing the movie first as it sets the stage with some facts. Make sure to visit the cabin and see the area underneath and the tunnel that was used by the slaves looking for freedom. The tunnel is partially lit and in good shape, so most folks could go through it. The staff was fantastic with providing additional details and some perspective to the exhibits. My kids (11 and 14) liked it very much. Overall a great stop!

This is a self guided tour and has some interesting facts, If you want to do something that is inexpensive and kill some time.

The hours are seasonal from May to October but you may also make an appointment for off-season tours of this small, yet informative, museum and the actual Mayhew Cabin that served to shield the man-made cavern that helped many on their run to freedom during the push for abolition. The cabin was moved and the cave is a reproduction, but as you venture down the dark corridor underground you have still feel the anxiety that the escaped slaves would surely experienced. Don't miss this gem in the historical hotbed of Nebraska City!