Underground Railroad: The William Still Story
Explore Canada’s role as “Freedom’s Land” and the life of William Still, “The Father of the Underground Railroad” in this riveting documentary, screened in partnership with the Ontario Black History Society. Rosemary Sadlier will discuss her new book Harriet Tubman: Freedom Seeker,
Freedom Leader.
Saturday February 11, 2 p.m.
Regular admission
Fort York 416-392-6907

The Black Victorians
Visit Mackenzie House and learn more about the early Black community in Toronto. Print a souvenir copy of Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, in the re-created 1850’s printshop!
Saturdays and Sundays in February, 12 to 5 p.m.
Saturdays: Regular admission
Sundays: pay-what-you-can
Mackenzie House 416-392-6915

Finding Freedom: The Joshua Glover Story
Through dramatic first-person storytelling, hear the true story of escaped slave Joshua Glover, who arrived in Etobicoke via the Underground Railroad where he found work at Montgomery’s Inn.
Friday, February 24, 7 to 9 p.m.
Pre-registration required
$20 (plus tax) includes refreshments and tour
Montgomery ’s Inn 416-394-8113