Alfred M. Lafferty Tribute- Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute renamed its auditorium in honour of Alfred Lafferty on February 27, 2018. Alfred Lafferty was born in Toronto in 1839 to parents that had escaped enslavement in the United States. His parents, who were both illiterate, were determined to provide an education for their children. In 1856, Lafferty was accepted to […]
Meeting with MPP Mike Schreiner- Friday, July 27, 2018
GBHS volunteers met with MPP Mike Schreiner at the Heritage Hall on July 27, 2018 to discuss issues of importance to the Black community.
Emancipation Day Jamboree- Saturday, July 28, 2018
The GBHS celebrates Emancipation Day, to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved people of African descent. The event featured Afro-Tribal as they demonstrated traditional and modern African dance movements, an African dance and fire eating show by Shaka Zulu, a performance Kpass Drummers, art exhibits by Nicole Alexander & the “Art of Shar”, face painting by Lisa of […]
Storm Window Installation – 2017
Old World Wood Working handcrafted storm windows for the Heritage Hall. The storm windows increased the energy efficiency of the building and preserved the original windows from the 1880’s.
Heritage Plaque Designation- 2014
Mayor Karen Farbridge presented the Guelph Black Heritage Society volunteers with the heritage designation plaque. The City of Guelph has designated 83 Essex Street as a property of cultural heritage due to its association with the historical Black community in Guelph and Wellington County.
Project Serve- Saturday, September 16, 2017
Project Serve on September 16th, students from the University of Guelph visited Heritage Hall for a day of engaged learning and community service. They visited through the Project Serve Day program, UofG initiative that sends students to community organizations in Guelph for a day of volunteering and learning. Upon arrival, the students discussed the history […]
Emancipation Day- Saturday, July 29, 2017
The GBHS presented an afternoon of activities to celebrate Emancipation Day on July 29, 2017. Guests learned about learned about Emancipation Day from author and educator Natasha Henry, enjoyed the sounds of the steel drums by Rhythms of Steel and a musical performance by Verese Vassell-Bowen. There was also a spoken word performance by Karen […]
Mayor’s Award- Thursday, June 23, 2016
On June 23, 2016, Denise Francis was a recipient of the City of Guelph Mayor’s Award. The Mayor’s Awards honour Guelph’s difference makers – people who make our city a better place through volunteer service.
3rd Annual Music Love & Family- Saturday, February 20, 2016
A Celebration of African Canadian culture featured a performance by Oshungo Drum and Dance, DJ, and cultural foods on February 20, 2016.
Guelph Market- February, 2016
GBHS volunteers promoted the upcoming Black History Month events at the Guelph Market.
