Balbec Days
August 15th, 2026

The historical marker at Balbec has an inscription that reads "Tradition says Eliza Harris of Uncle Tom's cabin fame rested here in her flight to Canada".

Eliza Harris and her baby are believed to have visited the cabin of Jimmy and Rachel Silliven as they travel the Underground Railroad.

The journey of Eliza Harris was the inspiration for the character "Eliza" in Harriet Beecher Stowe's 1852 novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin'.

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The 2026 Balbec Days event has been canceled, but the raffle and silent auction are still on.

You can visit the cabin on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM to view auction items and purchase raffle tickets.

You can bid on items at the Balbec Days Facebook page, they will also be going live throughout the day.

You can make a donation or pay for auction items via Venmo:
https://account.venmo.com/u/Balbecclub25

Everyone please follow the Balbec Days page and support the future of this living history event!