Black History Unburied Community Event
Hear gravesite tales that feature notable Black community members buried at the Toronto Necropolis (one of the city’s oldest cemeteries), from freedom seekers to business leaders, from restaurateurs to Canada’s first Black postman.
Date
July 23 @ 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm
About the Community Event
Join us at the Heritage Toronto tent to explore the lives and stories of notable Black community members who made a mark on this city and are buried at the Toronto Necropolis. We will be stationed at the Cabbagetown Farmer’s Market under the Heritage Toronto tent with historical interpretation about the Black histories and legacies that rest in one of the oldest cemeteries in Toronto.
Guided tours will be offered at 4:00pm and 5:30pm. Tours are approximately one hour and will start and end at the Heritage Toronto tent.
Tours will be led by Emerging Historian Jonsaba Jabbi.
These events are free and no pre-registration is required. Please arrive 5-10 minutes before the tour start time.
Alternate dates
This community event will also take place on September 17 with tours at 4:00pm and 5:30pm.
Further Information
This event runs rain or shine! Tours last for approximately one hour and take place inside the Necropolis cemetery on unpaved portions with uneven ground. Please wear comfortable walking shoes and consider bringing sunscreen and water to make your tour as enjoyable as possible.
If you have any questions prior to the community event, please contact us at [email protected]
Donations Encouraged
If you share our passion for accessible and inclusive heritage programming, we invite you to make a donation while on the tour to help fund one of our next walks. Staff can accept donations via credit or debit card onsite, and gifts of $20+ will receive a charitable tax receipt. Cash donations will not be accepted.
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