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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 at 11:30 A.M.! Seats are limited. Register here. Sold Out!
From 1:00 to 4:00 PM, attendees can immerse themselves in engaging outdoor and nature-based activities. The event will feature live musical performances from talented local musicians, 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 garden tours and history hikes that weave tales of the past, face painting, and lawn games. The event will also host several community organizations, offering table activities and crafts to enrich the experience.
No registration is required for the main event.
Musical Performances
COL Youth Jazz Ensemble
Yusef Shelton
Byron Nash and Jacquea Mae
DJ Shade Cobain
Food
Chef Tia
Pgh Dumplingz
Press House Coffee
Millie’s Ice Cream Truck
11th Hour Brewing
Vaya Food Truck
Special thanks to our presenting sponsor, The Jack Buncher Foundation! Additional support comes from Giant Eagle, the Allegheny Regional Asset District, and Zero Fossil.
Programs at the Frick Environmental Center are supported by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD).
