Harriet Tubman 175th Anniversary Arrival STC & Commemorative Walk
Saturday, 25 July 2026
- Time
- 10:00 - 14:00
- Venue
- James Street (between King Street & Church Street), St. Catharines
- Price
- Free and Open to All
Celebrate the 175th anniversary of Harriet Tubman's arrival in Downtown St. Catharines
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This year marks the 175th anniversary of Harriet Tubman’s arrival in St. Catharines.
Join us on Saturday, July 25 for the official launch of the first self-guided Black History Tour of Downtown St. Catharines, by Rochelle Bush, owner of Tubman Tours Canada.
Celebrate with live entertainment, local speakers, vendors, family activities, food, and a special commemorative walk retracing the historic Emancipation Day procession Harriet Tubman herself participated in while living in St. Catharines.
📍 Downtown St. Catharines
📅 Saturday, July 25
🕙 Community Celebration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🚶 Commemorative Walk: 1 p.m.
The self-guided tour will be available for all attending throughout Emancipation Day Weekend, with celebrations continuing Sunday at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie.
Learn more: MyDowntown.ca/EmancipationDay
Join us on Saturday, July 25 for the official launch of the first self-guided Black History Tour of Downtown St. Catharines, by Rochelle Bush, owner of Tubman Tours Canada.
Celebrate with live entertainment, local speakers, vendors, family activities, food, and a special commemorative walk retracing the historic Emancipation Day procession Harriet Tubman herself participated in while living in St. Catharines.
📍 Downtown St. Catharines
📅 Saturday, July 25
🕙 Community Celebration: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
🚶 Commemorative Walk: 1 p.m.
The self-guided tour will be available for all attending throughout Emancipation Day Weekend, with celebrations continuing Sunday at Lakeside Park in Port Dalhousie.
Learn more: MyDowntown.ca/EmancipationDay
Venue
James Street (between King Street & Church Street)
James Street
St. Catharines
Dates
The event runs from 10:00 to 14:00 on the following dates.
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