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Unsung heroes of the Underground Railroad recognized in upcoming Black History Month screening at BCM&CC

Secret Agents of the Underground Railroad

Hub Staff

February is Black History Month and in recognition the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre is presenting a screening of the documentary Secret Agents of the Underground Railroad. 

The event is set to take place on Saturday, February 8 at 1pm in the Museum’s Bruce Power Theatre.

"This captivating film sheds light on the courageous efforts of staff at a luxury hotel in Niagara Falls, NY, who played a pivotal role in helping enslaved people find freedom in Canada," read a recent media release.

The documentary was produced by Attraction for CBC's The Nature of Things and explores the remains of the hotel and artifacts that were discovered during an archaeological excavation.

The event will include light refreshments and is free to attend for Museum members and general admission for public attendance.

For information or to register, visit www.brucemuseum.ca/thisevent/cbc-documentary-screening-secret-agents-of-the-underground-railroad.

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