Owen Sound Emancipation Festival Marks 164 Years With North Star Theme
The 164th Owen Sound Emancipation Festival returns to Harrison Park with a freedom walk, live music, Inspirational Sunday, and a North Star theme.
by Bonita Johnson DeMatteis
Originally published in The Owen Sounder magazine
Since 1862, descendants of former slaves who settled in this area have come back to celebrate Emancipation Day at the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival.
Held annually at Harrison Park, this event acknowledges Owen Sound as the No…
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