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"Footsteps To Freedom"

Our Educational Programs Series

"Footsteps to Freedom", is a series of unique educational programs and teaching resources related to the Underground Railroad and to the Buxton Settlement. It has been designed for school students from grades 1 to 10.

The settlement was founded in 1849 by an abolitionist who was a former slave owner, Rev. William King. Buxton became the most successful planned settlement for the fugitives of slavery in Canada. The community continues to exist today, peopled by the descendants of those first fugitives, and was recognized as a National Historic Site by the government of Canada in 1999.

Primary Programs include:

  • a full day program at the Buxton Site, with activities both in the 1861 School and in the log cabin
  • a half day program at the museum
  • a full day visit to the museum and school with classroom program delivered by classroom teacher

Junior Programs include:

  • a full day drama program in the schoolhouse
  • a half day program that includes a driving tour of the entire 9000 acre Buxton National Historic Site
  • A half day program at the museum

Intermediate Programs include:

  • a half day program that includes a driving tour of the entire 9000 acre Buxton National Historic Site
  • a full day program in the schoolhouse exploring the Underground Railroad

 

For More Information or to book a program for your class

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