How Did a Small Canadian Chapel Support Harriet Tubman’s Mission? | The Rundown

Описание: Many believe that Salem Chapel, in St. Catharines, Ontario is the oldest Black church in Ontario. It was built in 1855, but its congregation dates back to 1814. Its most famous member? Harriet Tubman, who lived in the area in the mid-19th century. From here, the Underground Railroad conductor organized rescue missions. And many of those she rescued ended up settling here, becoming church members. Our guide for today’s field trip is a descendant of such freedom seekers: Rochelle Bush, resident historian and proprietor and primary guide of Tubman Tours Canada.

0:00 – Intro
0:23 – Harriet Tubman’s Work in St. Catharines
0:37 – Meet Rochelle Bush
0:56 – Why Salem Chapel Is Special
1:06 – History of the Church Buildings
1:39 – An Active Place of Worship Today
1:59 – A Diverse Modern Congregation
2:09 – The Church’s Most Famous Member: Harriet Tubman
2:54 – Tubman’s Journey to St. Catharines
3:42 – Frederick Douglass and His Visits
4:22 – Rochelle’s Family Connection to the Chapel
4:54 – Discovering Her Ancestor’s Story
5:28 – Why “Tubman Tours Canada”?
6:04 – Misconceptions About Tubman’s Path to Canada
6:33 – Who Visits the Chapel Today?
6:55 – Reliance on U.S. Tourism
7:42 – Growing Numbers of Canadian Students
7:51 – What Students Should Take Away
8:30 – Why Rochelle Preserves This History

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