Celebrating Progress: A Celebration of Emancipation Day

On Saturday, August 28th at 4 p.m., the Amherstburg Freedom Museum will host Celebrating Progress: A Celebration of Emancipation Day on the grounds of the museum. This event recognizes the 187th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in Canada in 1834 and the federal recognition of Emancipation Day in Canada. Join us at this outdoor event at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for a chicken dinner and an evening of dancing, featuring the Windsor based band The Black Orchid, you won’t want to miss it! Dancing, silent auction, and fellowship await you.

Where: Amherstburg Freedom Museum 277 King Street Amherstbur