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  • EMANCIPATION FESTIVAL Grey Roots Museum and Archives 102599, Grey County Rd. 18 N4K4N6 Owen Sound Canada (map)

Join us for an evening of engaging dialogue with educators, historians and descendants of freedom seekers, live music, wine and cheese.

Highlights:

  • Brooke Blackburn - Juno and Maple Blues Award nominee (live entertainment - reception)

  • Land Acknowledgement - Ben Heywood-MacLeod

  • Emcee and Presentation - Dr Cyrus Sundar Singh

    • “Following the Notes: The Journey of a Messenger from Africville to Emancipation to the Door of No Return”

  • Artists' Rendition of Mary “Granny” Taylor (Tony Miller, Susan Washington, Bonita Johnson deMatteis, Valerie Tillman, and Linda Johnson)

  • Sharing Memories (live and video presentations, comments and Q&A) 

  • Rise Dance Group

Admission fee is $25. Advance tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite Online. Space in the theatre is limited.

Appetizers will be provided and refreshments will be available.

Note: No dogs are allowed on the grounds of the museum with the exception of service dogs. Thank you for your understanding.


Later Event: August 2
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