Chatham in Chatham-Kent, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Abolition Movement in British North America
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013
1. The Abolition Movement in British North America Marker
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The Abolition Movement in British North America. . From 1783 until the 1860s, abolitionists in British North America took part in the fight to end slavery both at home and in the United States. Thanks to the determination of colonial officials, anti-slavery organizations, and the thousands of African Americans who took refuge in Upper and Lower Canada and the Maritimes during this period, the colonies became a centre of abolitionist activity, as evidenced by the convention held here at this church by John Brown in 1858. This struggle for human rights had a defining influence on African Canadian culture and helped shape Canada's values and institutions.
From 1783 until the 1860s, abolitionists in British North America took part in the fight to end slavery both at home and in the United States. Thanks to the determination of colonial officials, anti-slavery organizations, and the thousands of African Americans who took refuge in Upper and Lower Canada and the Maritimes during this period, the colonies became a centre of abolitionist activity, as evidenced by the convention held here at this church by John Brown in 1858. This struggle for human rights had a defining influence on African Canadian culture and helped shape Canada's values and institutions.
Erected by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Location. 42° 24.358′ N, 82° 10.548′ W. Marker is in Chatham, Ontario, in Chatham-Kent. Marker is on King Street East just east of Prince Street South, on the left when traveling east. This historical marker is located in Chatham, east of the downtown business district, in a residential neighborhood, in
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front of the First Baptist Church, between Princess and Prince Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 135 King Street East, Chatham ON N7M 3N1, Canada. Touch for directions.
2. The Abolition Movement in British North America Marker
View of the southeast front corner of the First Baptist Church, with a distant view of the featured historical marker situated just to the right of the front door, and another historical marker situated at the far left front corner of the structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013
3. The Abolition Movement in British North America Marker
A closer view of the southeast front corner of the First Baptist Church, with a view of the featured historical marker situated just to the right of the front door, and another historical marker situated at the far left front corner of the structure.
Photographed By Dale K. Benington, July 23, 2013
4. The Abolition Movement in British North America Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on September 27, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 20, 2014, by Dale K. Benington of Toledo, Ohio.