Built in 1855, Salem Chapel was the vital centre for the abolitionist and civil rights movement, providing shelter and guidance for freedom seekers escaping slavery in the United States.
Harriet Tubman – the famous Underground Railroad conductor – was among its notable members. Definitely worth visiting; Salem Chapel represents a significant part of Canadian history.
Region: St. Catharines
Add to your trip92 Geneva St, St. Catharines, ON L2R 4N2, Canada
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Ranked #14 of 86 things to do in St. Catharines
Terry M
Hamilton, Canada
The church was closed when I visited early one morning. It is evidently a small interior. The Salem Meditation Garden is on the north side. The present structure dates from 1855. Part of the African...
Sharon H
Rochester, NY, United States
It is believed that the Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest black church in Ontario, dating from the early 19th century. It has Underground Railroad connections, as Harriet...
Robby G C
Toronto, Canada
This is the British Methodist Episcopal Church, St. Catharines. There is an historical information panel. This church is realy old,but it is attractive as well. The old Historic Methodist Church...
