The Underground Railroad, Canada--Day 1
The Walls Historic Site. It seems to have been abandoned/neglected for some time, bit definitely has historic significance. They would ring the Freedom Bell when new arrivals appeared. This old rail car used to be a museum, but is now closed and in disrepair. The Buxton settlement (also known as the Elgin settlement) thrived in the mid 19th century. The Buxton National Historic Site is in South Buxton. It was closed when we arrived. This school opened in 1851 to serve the Black residents of the Elgin Settlement, and operated for 100 years! The Shelley Brothers adventure again! Starting out from Windsor, Ontario with temps in the lower 40s F. The Tower of Freedom in Windsor, Ontario, Canada. The now-free ex-slave raising his hands in praise and awe for reaching Canadian soil. New arrivals looking inland toward their new home.