Free guided tours all day with a special presentation at 1 p.m.

Sophia Kelton has a secret! Mrs. Kelton and her husband, Fernando, were abolitionists living at their beautiful home at 586 E. Town Street during the American Civil War. Their family was deeply affected by this conflict. As part of Black History Month, Mrs. Kelton will swear you to secrecy and tell of her family’s actions helping freedom seekers Martha and Pearl Hartway find their way to freedom. Sophia’s Secret is a solo performance developed and performed by Dr. Mary Oellermann, Ph. D., being presented at the Kelton House Museum and Garden.

Founded in 1923, the Junior League of Columbus is part of a network of 298 Junior Leagues across the world. We are a learning organization dedicated to; promoting voluntarism through our Quick Impact opportunities, developing the potential of women through our hands-on training through placements, and improving communities through projects and programs developed by our organization. Our programs included Kelton House Museum & Garden and our Bridging the G.A.P. Project.

Sophia's Secret Presentation and Free Guided Tours.

By Junior League of Columbus

Sophia's Secret Presentation and Free Guided Tours.

Black History Month Program