Emancipation Day at the Fortress of Louisbourg

Louisbourg & Area

Aug 1

About

On August 1, commemorate Emancipation Day and learn about Black History at Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.

Join a noontime procession, a special cannon firing and a commemorative flag raising. Participate in a special tour that shares the history of enslavement at the site.
12-1pm

Location & Contact

58 Wolfe Street, Louisbourg, Nova Scotia

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