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Event Series:
Emancipation Day Weekend
Emancipation Day Weekend
August 2 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
On August 1, 1834, slavery was abolished in British North America and other British colonies, freeing enslaved people in Canada. This weekend, we will mark Emancipation Day and focus on the Gordon House and Black history in New Brunswick in partnership with the New Brunswick Black History Society.
Underground Railroad code songs: Friday at 2pm; Saturday & Sunday at 3pm
NB Black History Society Exhibit and engagement at the Gordon House: Throughout Saturday & Sunday
Freedom’s Horizon – Emancipation and the Evolving Fight for Freedom presentation by Jennifer Dow (description below): Saturday at 1:30pm
Freedom’s Horizon – Emancipation and the Evolving Fight for Freedom delves into the early struggle for freedom and equality in New Brunswick, highlighting the province’s role in the anti-slavery movement and the vibrant community of freedom seekers who settled in Saint John. It explores how these individuals laid the groundwork for future civil rights efforts, showing that the importance of Emancipation Day and celebrating it goes far beyond 1834. Join us to learn how their stories continue to inspire and resonate today.