Toronto Public Library
The Toronto Public Library marks Black History Month with song, film and literature that celebrate the African diaspora. "Makers of Black History in Canada is a series of four talks about important moments in Black Canadian history. The Toronto Public Library also holds more than 16,000 items in the Rita Cox Black and Caribbean Heritage Collection.
Toronto Museums
Montgomery's Inn
Finding Freedom: The Joshua Glover Story
Friday February 24, 7 - 9 p.m.
The true story of Joshua Glover is presented through the medium of a dramatic first person narrative. Mr. Glover was an enslaved person who escaped from a southern American plantation arriving in Etobicoke through the underground railway where he found work at Montgomery's Inn. $20 plus HST; includes snacks, refreshments and a tour of the Inn. Pre-registration required.
4709 Dundas St. W., two lights north of Bloor Street, just east of Islington Avenue
416-394-8113
montinn@toronto.ca
Mackenzie House
Saturdays and Sundays in February, 12 to 5 p.m.
Visit Mackenzie House on weekends in February and learn more about the early Black community in Toronto, including those who published newspapers. Print a souvenir copy of Mary Ann Shadd Cary's newspaper, The Provincial Freeman, in our re-created 1850's print shop. Included with admission. Adults: $5.71 plus HST; Seniors/Youth: $2.62 plus HST; Children: $2.38 plus HST. This program is also available for groups: Please call 416-392-6915 to make a booking.
82 Bond Street
416-392-6915
machouse@toronto.ca
Fort York
Underground Railroad: The William Still Story
Saturday, February 11, 2 p.m.
In partnership with the Ontario Black History Society, this one-hour documentary explores the role Canada played as 'Freedom's Land,' and the complex network of sympathizers and safe houses stretching from Philadelphia to Southern Ontario that provided the road to freedom. Take a tour of Fort York and learn about the contributions of early Black settlers in the defence of Upper Canada during the War of 1812. Included with regular admission.
250 Fort York Blvd.
416-392-6907
fortyork@toronto.ca
Child Care Services
The City's 53 Municipal Child Care Services locations will be sharing information with children and families throughout the month. Locations will also host family celebrations with food, singing and storytelling. Excursions will include story readings at the Toronto Public Library and local theatre presentations.
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