2019 Emancipation Commemoration: The Legacy of Mary Prince
Friday, July 5, 2019
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM (Jul 25)
Location
Various Locations, Hamilton
Hosted by
Culture
The Minister of Labour, Community Affairs and Sports, the Hon. Lovitta Foggo, is encouraging the public to support a series of events being hosted this month in the lead up to the Emancipation Day observances.
Emancipation Day is August 1st, and is traditionally observed the first day of the Cup Match holiday.
This month, the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs is sponsoring and organizing a number of activities, speaking engagements and events to encourage historical awareness. The events slated for this year are specifically intended to focus on the legacy of Bermudian abolitionist Mary Prince.