Church built by Harriet Tubman gets grant to repair it

Rochelle Bush, the resident historian of a church built by Harriet Tubman and other freedom seekers, says it's important to preserve the church for history as it helped play a role in ending American slavery. Salem Chapel British Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Catharines, Ont., received a grant of $100,000 to help restore it.
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[@tamivujovic6227]

This woman is the definition of the word HERO!!! So thrilled this church is getting the money it deserves to repair and preserve it's history!!!

[@patrickgrace9808]

Fabulous how Canadians were so welcoming even then! It continues to this day! I love Canada!

[@NellieKAdaba]

👍🏾

[@kaiharris9675]

I'm 7 generation Black Canadian.

[@cherylsibson8457]

Great News!

[@Christianna73]

Thank-you for posting!

[@wait4it31]

Tried to visit church 3 years ago, but church rep was a no show for my designated tour while visiting from Florida. So disappointed; I love history.

[@SherrilynnGrayer.prettyeyes]

Great all praise to the Most High YAH

[@vthomas2313]

Good

[@sandraroberts7406]

REPRATIONS, REPARATIONS PLEASE.

[@bc3779]

Proud to be Canadian ehh.

[@briguy677]

I'm an Atheist but recognize the historical significance of taking care of this building. So glad it will be refurbished.

[@v-specyt6762]

🖤💪🏾

[@koalart14]

Hi

[@crashweaverda]

Sorry 99% of the folks watching this have never heard of her.

[@thegreatnormad3424]

The seek refuge when Canada was a country. Now it's a tribal provinces

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Early gang