11:00 NOTL Black History SERIES – #2 of 4: The Long Road to Freedom: the Robert Moseby Affair

Hosting Club: Niagara
Category: Urban
Location (Google Maps):

Veteran's Memorial Park. Park on King St. at Centre.

Hike Leader(s): Karen Couch Click here to contact Hike Leader(s)

Pace: Medium
Terrain: Easy
Distance: 5-6 kms

Description

Since 1995, the government in Canada officially recognized February as Black History Month. Each year, Black History Month honours the experiences, achievements and enduring contributions of Black communities in Canada, while deepening our collective understanding of their history and impact on Canadian society.

During all the hikes in this series, you will learn about Niagara-on-the-Lake's Black history. You will find out about some of those who fought enslavement, and how they were pivotal in shaping our society to be as diverse as it is today.

Wear extra warm clothing as we will be stopping several times. While the terrain is easy, bring your walking sticks and/or footwear with micro spikes. Sidewalks and streets may be icy.

Today's hike is 1 of 3 required for the Black History badge. 1 additional hike is earlier on today's hike schedule. There will be a short break between hikes. 2 more hikes are offered Feb. 9

Consider a visit to the NOTL Museum after the hike to see exhibit on this topic. There you will see numerous artifacts on this subject.

PLEASE NOTE: Hikes are offered by volunteers who have committed to their own learning to be able to offer informative and contemplative hike experiences. These hikes are open to all and offered in a spirit of mutual leaning and inclusion.