Downtown in Charlottetown in Queens County, Prince Edward Island — The Atlantic Provinces (North America)
Black Islanders
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Les Insulaires noirs
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024
1. Black Islanders: Four Centuries and Counting … Marker
For almost 300 years, Black Islanders have existed on Epekwitk (PEI). In 1732, a small group of enslaved people were brought to French-occupied PEI, then known as Isle Saint-Jean. Colonial governments switched from French to British, and the island eventually came to be called Prince Edward Island, but the history of the Black community continued.
In 1812, the foundations were laid for a predominantly Black community known as The Bog. This community grew from a single family to a bustling neighbourhood with businesses, sports teams, a church, and a school led by a sought-after teacher. The Bog, located opposite Beaconsfield Historic House, may have been the largest Black community, but Black Islanders made their lives all across PEI, from Tignish to Montague, with many descendants today being sixth and seventh generation.
In more recent years, the Black community of PEI has grown, as individuals from across the world have decided to make PEI their home. Currently, around a dozen countries make up the thriving Black community that exists today.
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En 1812, les fondations d'une communauté majoritairement noire, connue sous le nom de «The Bog», ont été posées. Cette communauté est passée d'une famille unique à un quartier animé avec des entreprises, des équipes sportives, une église et une école dirigée par une enseignante très recherchée. « The Bog », situé en face de la Maison historique Beaconsfield, était peut-être la plus grande communauté noire, mais les Insulaires noirs ont vécu dans toute l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard, de Tignish à Montague, et de nombreux descendants sont aujourd'hui de la sixième ou de la septième génération.
Ces dernières années, la communauté noire de l'Île-du-Prince-Édouard s'est développée, des personnes du monde entier ayant décidé d'y élire domicile. Actuellement, environ une douzaine de pays constituent la communauté noire florissante qui existe aujourd'hui.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1732.
Location. 46° 13.915′ N, 63° 8.017′ W. Marker is in Charlottetown
Photographed by Sandra Hughes Tidwell, October 13, 2024
2. Black Islanders: Four Centuries and Counting … Marker
Regionally, this marker is in Central Coastal P. E. I. It is also in Atlantic Canada. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Beaconsfield Historic House / Maison historique Beaconsfield (a few steps from this marker); The Bog and Beyond (within shouting distance of this marker); The Shepherds (within shouting distance of this marker); Myrtle "Dolly" Gallant (within shouting distance of this marker); Charlie & Harrison Ryan (within shouting distance of this marker); Robert "Allie" Hennessey (within shouting distance of this marker); Black Lives Matter (within shouting distance of this marker); West End Rangers (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Charlottetown.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 19, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. This page has been viewed 244 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 1, 2024, by Sandra Hughes Tidwell of Killen, Alabama, USA. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
