(File Photo of the New Brighton Historical Society Underground Railroad Tour Logo)

Noah Haswell, Beaver County Radio News

(New Brighton, PA) On Friday, September 26th and Saturday, September 27th, 2025, the New Brighton Historical Society will host its Fourth Biennial Underground Railroad Weekend in New Brighton. Historian Eddie Murphy will present: “Journeying with Harriet Tubman; Selfless, Courageous, Committed,” in the New Brighton High School Theater, located on 3202 43rd Street in New Brighton on Friday at 7 p.m. to re-enact portions of the life of a leader of the Underground Railroad Movement, the late Harriet Tubman. On Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Underground Railroad walking tours that are two miles of seven sites in New Brighton tied to both the Underground Railroad and the Abolitionist Movement will occur, with history being shared by guides at every stop. These Underground Railroad walking tours begin at the J&J Spratt Funeral Home, which is located on 1612 Third Avenue in New Brighton. These tours are proceeding rain or shine, will be on a first-come, first-served basis and will leave every fifteen minutes. Those who have difficulty walking or those that use wheelchairs should also be aware that these tours are not recommended for them, because they include both a hill and sidewalks that are uneven. Guests are obliged to dress appropriately depending on what the weather is for these tours. Parking for this event is only on-street parking. Beverages, merchandise and refreshments will be onsite for sale, while information that is historical and displays will be available for viewing. Tickets for the New Brighton Historical Society’s Fourth Biennial Underground Railroad Weekend in New Brighton are $10 and can be bought online by clicking here. Donations are welcome, but this event is free of charge. On the day of this event, participants are required to sign up for a slot of time at registration, because pre-registration for this event is not available.