Oakville events celebrate Black history
The Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton will be hosting a series of events this August to commemorate Oakville’s unique connection to African-Canadian history with its Emancipation Day celebrations.
The event will feature two walking tours, one going through the Bronte neighbourhood on bicycles and one in the Kerr area on feet. Both tours will point out areas related to Oakville’s history as a destination point on the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, and the Black community that developed in the town.
The CCAH will also be hosting a picnic on August 4, celebrating the anniversary of emancipation within the British Commonwealth, commonly celebrated in the Caribbean. The event will feature live music from local artists and family-friendly activities designed to educate on culture and history. Full meals will be available with a pre-purchased ticket. Celebrants are encouraged to bring blankets and lawnchairs to help spread out and enjoy their food and the general atmosphere.
The events are hosted in association with the Oakville Museum with the goal of educating people young and old on the city’s history. Historical events like this often use tools like poster printing and signage to help mark significant sites.
The Bronte and Kerr walking tours will take place on the afternoons of August 3, beginning at the QEPCC and Burnet Park respectively. The Emancipation Day picnic will take place on August 4 at the Oakville Museum.
The event will feature two walking tours, one going through the Bronte neighbourhood on bicycles and one in the Kerr area on feet. Both tours will point out areas related to Oakville’s history as a destination point on the Underground Railroad in the 19th century, and the Black community that developed in the town.
The CCAH will also be hosting a picnic on August 4, celebrating the anniversary of emancipation within the British Commonwealth, commonly celebrated in the Caribbean. The event will feature live music from local artists and family-friendly activities designed to educate on culture and history. Full meals will be available with a pre-purchased ticket. Celebrants are encouraged to bring blankets and lawnchairs to help spread out and enjoy their food and the general atmosphere.
The events are hosted in association with the Oakville Museum with the goal of educating people young and old on the city’s history. Historical events like this often use tools like poster printing and signage to help mark significant sites.
The Bronte and Kerr walking tours will take place on the afternoons of August 3, beginning at the QEPCC and Burnet Park respectively. The Emancipation Day picnic will take place on August 4 at the Oakville Museum.