Upcoming Events Presented by the NB Black History Society
September 11, 2015 – Dedication & Anniversary of the 200th Year Arrival of the “Black Refugees” to Saint John, Willow Grove and Loch Lomond. Location: Corner of the St. Martins Road and the Base Road. **8 kms or 5 miles past the Airport going to St. Martins** (OUTDOOR CEREMONY). 1:00 pm.
September 19th 2015 – Dedication & a Black Loyalist First for the province of New Brunswick! 232 years ago! Laying a “stone” in honor of a History Making Announcement in 1783 by the arrival of the ship “The Camel” with Loyalist Quakers and 12 free black people allowed to live in the Beaver Harbor area as equals. Location: Exit #60, turn left on Route 778, to Beaver Harbor, NB (Just as you go over the bridge headed to Grand Manan NB).
October 25th 2015 – Anniversary of the Arrival of the Run-A-Way slaves that came to the Grand Bay/Westfield area in 1815 on Board the Ship called “The Romulas.” Location: Grand Bay/Westfield, Hwy #177 NB.
For more information:
165 Union Street Suite
301 Saint John, N.B. E2L 5C7
Phone (506) 634-3088
info@nbblackhistorysociety.org
http://www.nbblackhistorysociety.org/