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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.

πŸ“ Downtown St. Catharines
πŸ“… Saturday, July 25
πŸ•™ 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

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