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Orillia Museum of Art and History (Virtual): From Virginia to Canada: The Journey of My Black Ancestors (A Black History Month Presentation)

February 15, 2023 @ 7:00 pm

While breaking down his ancestral brick wall, which had him stumped for almost thirty years, Paul Barber, a Caucasian born and raised Canadian, found out that his through his maternal side, the Hendersons, he was part of African-American history.

Join us to hear Paul Barber recount the family journey that led him to Orillia where, the Hendersons, who made their way to Canada in 1840, played a contributing role in the history of our community.

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