ENJOY FREE ADMISSION--Emancipation Day 2023
Celebrate Emancipation Day 2023
Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
Saturday, July 29 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Everyone is welcome for this free, fun, and educational day featuring music, speakers and presenters, children's crafts, and book signings that recognizes and promotes the cultural and racial diversity of Canadian society while emphasizing that peoples of African descent have played a fundamental role in the development of the Canadian identity and heritage. The day also serves to advance the dialogue in support of the full and equal participation of Black individuals and Black communities.
Seating is available or bring your own lawn chair.
Southern barbecue lunch available for purchase from the Chilled Cork Food Truck.
Speakers and performers
London Collective Gospel Choir
Kwame Delfish
Motown Boys
Ruth Lor Malloy
Chef Patience Chirisa
Duane Gibson
About the Josiah Henson Museum
of African-Canadian History
The Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History is owned and operated by the Ontario Heritage Trust. This two-hectare (five-acre) complex celebrates the life and work of Reverend Josiah Henson and explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Ontario. The museum provides a space to discuss the legacy of slavery and racism and the enduring pursuit for social justice.Learn more…
Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History
29251 Freedom Road (formerly 29251 Uncle Tom’s Road)
Dresden, Ontario
For more information about Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site and Emancipation Day, contact Steven Cook at 519-683-2804
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