Heritage Haldimand hosting Emancipation Day gathering

Heritage Haldimand invites community members to the 3rd Annual Emancipation Day Gathering taking place Thursday August 1, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Canfield Community Centre.

Emancipation Day recognizes the Abolition of Slavery Act, which became law on August 1, 1834 and freed thousands of people of African descent throughout the British Empire. Since then, Emancipation Day has been celebrated in many areas across Canada each year on or near August 1.

Heritage Haldimand invites everyone to attend the Gathering, which provides an opportunity to celebrate and reflect upon Haldimand County’s important Black history. The highlight of the evening will be a presentation by local author and historian Sylvia Weaver who will speak on the “Underground Railroad and Well-Known Local Black Families”.

The Canfield Community Centre is located at 50 Talbot Road, Canfield; admission to this family-friendly event is free and refreshments will be provided.

For more information please email heritage@haldimandcounty.on.ca.