Old Cemeteries Society of Victoria Presents - Black History

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Sunday, February 24th, 2013
Tour starts at 2:00pm and meets @ 1:45pm

After 1858 Victoria was a haven for blacks escaping racism in California and many are buried at RBC. A Black poet of the 1860s, a man who was a slave during the time of George Washington, a Black city councillor and many other people will be discussed. A joint tour by the OCS and the BC Black History Awareness Society for Black History Month.

Tours given in daylight hours only. City by-laws prohibit entrance to the cemetery after dark. Sunday Cemetery History Tours: Tours start at 2:00 pm. Meet at 1:45 pm in front of Oregano�s, Fairfield Plaza, 1544 Fairfield Rd. Others start where noted.
Charge: $5 for non-members; $2 for members. No reservations needed. Tours are held regardless of weather. Contact www.oldcem.bc.ca or 250.598.8870.