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CELEBRATE FREEDOM AND UNITY AT THE PITTSBURGH PARKS CONSERVANCY'S FIRST-EVER FREEDOM HARVEST CELEBRATION
This event, part of the Allegheny Regional Asset District's RAD Days, will take place on Saturday, September 7, and offers a unique opportunity for the community to come together to celebrate freedom, history, and the harvest season.
The Freedom Harvest Celebration is a free, all-ages, family-friendly event highlighting the rich history and significance of the From Slavery to Freedom Garden. Based at the FEC, the garden showcases plants and vegetables that freedom seekers used for nourishment and medicine on their perilous journey north to freedom. September is a particularly poignant time to hold this event, as it marks International Underground Railroad Month, commemorating the escapes of iconic figures such as Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.
Join us for an exclusive Garden Tour and Tasting at noon with Chef Tia of Mana Meals Catering! Seats are limited. Register on our landing page.
From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, attendees can immerse themselves in engaging nature-based activities. The event will feature live musical performances from talented local musicians, such as offering a soulful soundtrack to the day's festivities. Culinary delights will be available for purchase from local food and beverage vendors.
Families can enjoy various interactive activities, including story hikes that weave tales of the past, face painting, and an array of table activities and lawn games. The event will also host several community organizations, offering educational presentations and craft activities to enrich the experience.
Musical Performances:
COL Youth Jazz Ensemble
Yusef Shelton
Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae
DJ Shade Cobain
Food:
Chef Tia of Mana Meals Catering
Pgh Dumplingz
Press House Coffee
Millie’s Ice Cream Truck
11th Hour Brewing
Vaya Food Truck
*No registration is required for the main event.
Who
Family friendly
