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September 2023 by T Foster
My husband and I just left after touring. We were expecting it to be interesting but Sarah the tour guide made it spectacular. She is very knowledgeable, personable and made the experience super cool!! Highly recommend. If we could give more stars we would. ?
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July 2023 by ion puschila
A must! Not only a beautiful place, but one of great significance.
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July 2023 by patricia romito
I was here in 2019 with one grandson now 13 and came back last Thursday with his 8 year old brother. We missed the 2pm tour by 5 minutes so just walked around and 13 year explained to 8 year old the historic importance to 8 year old and even remembered the secret on the porch. Grandson disappointed I could not buy them kids tee shirts. They both enjoyed the steps and the views of the river. We had started the day in walnut hills at the Harnett beaches stove house.
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June 2023 by Spike Mynhier
A fascinating introduction to the history of the Underground Railroad and Ripley, Ohio's part in it. Howard, the tour guide, is a great story teller and is alone worth the cost. Combined with a spec-TAC-ular view of the Ohio River, you've got a great visit waiting for you.Do beware of the drive leading up to the house. It's a one lane road with a couple of sharp turns.Otherwise... ?
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February 2023 by Pete Edgington
Experience a part of history first hand along the banks of the Ohio River in historic Ripley Ohio. View the river for miles from the Rankin house and take a tour inside.
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October 2022 by amy fortuno
This is my 2nd visit to Rankin House. My first was nearly 20 years ago and the improvements they've made are astounding. They have brought the house back closer to its original look. They've also added a visitor center and parking lot which we're not there 20 years ago. It's an incredible part of history and a testament to mankind's quest for freedom and two brotherly love.
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October 2022 by Lorie Jo
The tour guide is passionate about the local history, brilliant and well-spoken. He bought the Rankin family history to vivid life. The house and grounds are lovingly well preserved, the gift shop has a nice selection of books and other gifts... This wasn't just a museum visit for me. It was a pilgrimage and I was not disappointed. On the contrary, the beauty of the passion I found there confirmed mine own and I am forever grateful.
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October 2022 by M. Matthew “Matt” Sharits
We had a great time. Learned about the story and history of Ripley, OH. The Rankin family and others whom helped the community and slaves to escape to their freedom. Also got to tour their house with the tour guide who was awesome! He was very friendly, knowledgeable and made our experience a great time! It's well worth the $6 per person fee.
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October 2022 by Keith Henderson
Great place to take the family my family took the tour I sit under the shade tree and watched my granddaughters play
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October 2022 by Shirley L
Really Beautiful house, a must see if driving through Ripley!!
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October 2022 by rodney poe
If you live in Ohio this is a must. Even for people that aren't history buffs. Everyone should learn about the people that lived here and how they lived in danger everyday helping runaway slaves. The guy that does the tours is absolutely a great story teller and very knowledgeable in every area pertaining to this place.
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October 2022 by Scott Hill
very informative! the guided tour you heard and learned alot. about John Rankin's life & belief's. the foto's show the stairs that came from the river to his house.from the other side of the riveryou could see the oil lantern in their window.
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October 2022 by Jessa Justice (urcnstarz)
Enjoyed an amazing tour and learned more than I could have imagined. I enjoyed seeing inside the house & walking the 100 steps to freedom. Such amazing people.
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October 2021 by Carrie Sharp
Important historical significance and a beautiful place to watch the sun set. The view is stunning
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October 2021 by Wendy Cromer
Just standing there in visioning the people escaping slavery, who crossed the river on the trail to freedom is humbling.
