This tour was put together by the Canadian Caribbean Association Of Haltin - @ccahofficial
I’ve passed through Oakville many times and never knew this town had so much Black History and tie to the Underground Railroad!
Feeling Blessed!!
Burnet Park:
The commemorative plaque symbolizes the more than over 40,000 African American people migrating from the United States to Canada between 1850 and 1860 via the Underground Railroad.
The Adams House
Jeremiah B Adams, a prominent figure in Oakville’s Black history, purchased a house with his wife Eliza in 1909 that was on the southwest corner of Burnet and Kerr Streets. While the house was demolished in 2016, a plaque was put in place in Burnet Park in 2019.
Shipyards Park:
In 1834 the Town of Oakville became an official Port of Entry into Canada. Ships from Oakville sailed throughout the Great Lakes and beyond, and many slaves were assisted by ship captains to stow away in grain vessels.
The Turner African Methodist Episcopal Church:
The Turner African Methodist Episcopal Church was built in 1891 by former slaves. The congregation included African Americans from Oakville and Bronte. The congregation remained very active for nearly 100 years.
Kerr St.:
Kerr Street was the original home of the Carousel of Nations Multicultural Festival, a family event that contributes to the social cohesion of the Halton Region community.
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