Here's how you can celebrate Harriet Tubman's bicentennial starting March 10
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This year marks 200 years since the birth of abolitionist and political activist Harriet Tubman. As America prepares for the bicentennial, the New York State Equal Rights Heritage Center and the City of Auburn plan to celebrate the American icon for seven months.
Tubman died March 10, 1913, in Auburn, New York.
"Auburn has had a remarkable role in American history," Auburn Mayor Michael D. Quill said. "We are excited to invite everyone here to learn more about the life of Harriet Tubman, why she settled here, and the 50 years she lived here. The City of Auburn is proud to support the Tubman Bicentennial and encourage all to make plans to visit us in 2022 as we celebrate and share her story."
The seven-month celebration begins on the day Tubman died. It continues throughout Sept. 2022, with events in Cayuga County and beyond focused on revealing Tubman's life and legacy.
Events include:
Harriet Tubman Day Memorial Service
March 10 at the Harriet Tubman Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. Features spoken word, liturgical dancing, gospel choir and more performances; free to the public, live-streamed.
GirlTrek Global Walk For Harriet Tubman — Live From Auburn, NY
GirlTrek, America's most significant health movement with over 1 million members, will tribute Tubman with a prayer walk.
All around the world, Black women will stop everything and walk 2.22 miles for Harriet Tubman's 200th birthday. They will walk for freedom and healing for Black women worldwide March 10.
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Harriet Tubman 200th Birthday Ceremony
Hosted by the City of Auburn and the Harriet Tubman National Historical Park, the ceremony will celebrate the bicentennial with cards, cake, special speakers, walking tours and other activities. The event is free to the public and will be live-streamed.
"Harriet Tubman—The Journey to Freedom"
Sculptor Wesley Wofford's traveling exhibition "Harriet Tubman—The Journey to Freedom" will be displayed at the Harriet Tubman Home from July 1–Aug. 31, 2022.
The Howland Daguerreotypes
In 2017, historians were startled by discovering a photograph of a young, stylishly dressed, Harriet Tubman. That photo was included in a one-of-a-kind album owned by reformer and Sherwood resident Emily Howland. The album is now on display at the African American Museum in Washington, D.C.
On March 20, historian Larry Bell will unveil 11 amazing daguerreotypes from a collection that preceded the Howland photo album. This presentation will preview an upcoming exhibit this spring.
For more information on events scheduled for the bicentennial celebration, you can visit harriettubman200.com.
Contact Robert Bell at: rlbell@gannett.com. Follow him on Twitter: @byrobbell & Instagram: @byrobbell
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This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Harriet Tubman bicentennial abolitionist underground railroad
