FISHERS, Ind. (Indiana's NewsCenter) - Conner Prairie is offering visitors the opportunity to learn and experience life on the Underground Railroad firsthand.

Visitors to the interactive history park can take the role of a fugitive slave running for freedom in Indiana.

The event "Follow the North Star" will run from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Thursday through Saturday Nov. 5-7, Nov. 12-14 and Nov. 19-21.

Participants walk a mile at night, regardless of weather, and meet costumed actors, who treat participants as slaves.

Reservations are required for "Follow the North Star" and can be made by calling Conner Prairie at (317) 776-6000.

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