The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom & the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum Traveling Exhibitions come to Burlington as part of #FreedomWalk2026
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House to Present “Faith, Friendship & Freedom” Honoring the Underground Railroad.
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House will present “Faith, Friendship & Freedom: A Historical & Musical Tribute to the Underground Railroad” on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 340 High Street in Burlington City.
This free, public event will commemorate the enduring legacy of the Underground Railroad through a dynamic blend of history, music and community engagement. The program will also serve as a featured stop in the broader #FreedomWalk2026 initiative, connecting local history to a national movement of remembrance and reflection.
The event welcomes the Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom Traveling Exhibition, offering attendees a powerful visual and educational experience that brings to life the courage, resilience and determination of those who sought freedom. The event also welcomes the Lest We Forget Slavery Museum Traveling Exhibit offering attendees a up close experience of rare artifacts and documents related to the transatlantic slave trade, slavery and the Jim Crow era.
Guests will have the opportunity to hear from renowned historian Anthony Cohen, founder of the nationally recognized “Journey to Freedom” program, as well as other expert historians who will share insights into New Jersey’s critical role in abolitionist movements.
The program will also feature a live musical performance by the Essence of Harmony Choral Society, whose gospel presentation will reflect the spiritual foundation and cultural expression that sustained those traveling the Underground Railroad.
“This event is about more than history—it’s about connection,” said Dee Corbett, Director of the Burlington Meeting House. “We are honored to create a space where the community can come together to reflect, learn, and experience the legacy of freedom in a meaningful way.”
In addition to the exhibition and performances, attendees will be able to engage with a curated selection of cultural vendors offering artisan goods, educational materials and community resources.
The event is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early.
RSVP details can be found on Eventbrite
This event is supported by funding through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority’s A.R.T. – Phase II Grant Program.
About Burlington Quaker Meeting House & Conference Center
The Burlington Quaker Meeting House and Center for conference is located in the heart of the historic district of downtown Burlington City, NJ. Established in 1677, the city of Burlington is known to many as a historic hub where many Burlington Quakers and other residents played key roles in the early history of Burlington City, the early abolitionist movement, as well as providing safe houses for runaway slaves escaping through the Underground Railroad. The history of the Meeting House includes a sail across the Atlantic, peaceful social protests and renovation for repurposing. The city of Burlington, as a Friends’ settlement, is older than Philadelphia, and second only to Salem, NJ on the Eastern seaboard. Burlington Meeting House, Inc., is a charitable, non-profit organization. To learn more, visit https://burlmhcc.org
