The Harriet Tubman Cultural Center Famous for her work on the Underground A major event for Maclin is the Harriet Railroad, Harriet Tubman helped slaves to Tubman Cultural Celebration every March 10. freedom before the Civil War. Dedicated The date was designated as Harriet Tubman to this service, she used a string of “safe Day by President George H.W. Bush in houses” known as the Underground 1990 because of her death on that date Railroad. in 1913. If you are hungry, a charming kiosk is just outside, offering hot Today in Harrisonburg, VA, Stan dogs, brats, and other goodies. Maclin works to keep some of her Chany Kazadi opens the kiosk legacy alive in an annex of the Tuesdays through Saturdays original Mabel Memorial from 12:30 PM to 5 PM. Schoolhouse. Maclin went to Eastern Mennonite Seminary and Plan to make an appointment investigated how to do something to visit the Harriet Tubman new with urban ministry and Cultural Center when in community outreach. Since then, Harrisonburg, and Stan Machlin he has developed a fascinating will give you a personal and collection to highlight a very very engaging tour. You may informative cultural learning reach him at 540-578-6389. tour of the schoolhouse exhibits, The Center is located at 475 films, and outdoor “Freedom Lucy Drive, at the corner of Trail” simulating a flight to Reservoir Street. Admission freedom. All of this helps the is $10 for adults, and free for visitor capture the life of students 11 and under. You Harriet Tubman – her will not be disappointed! characteristics of helping people as a devoted leader and By Michelle Scott commitment as a nurse, a cook, a spy, an entrepreneur and a stateswoman.
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