Tag: Buxton
New generation takes lead as Buxton homecoming turns 101
NORTH BUXTON – A new generation is taking the lead as the popular Buxton Homecoming Weekend enters its second century. Article content This tiny hamlet, a terminus on the Underground…
Buxton Homecoming receives Lieutenant Governor heritage award
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Trevor Terfloth Published Feb 24, 2024 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read Buxton’s 100th anniversary of…
Changing of the guard in Buxton, as Prince retires from curator role
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Author of the article: Trevor Terfloth Published Dec 16, 2023 • 3 minute read Shannon Prince, curator of the Buxton National Historic Site and…
Movement to increase diversity among winemakers comes to Buxton
Donna Stoney is among the small percentage of Black winemakers globally and she is paving the way to change that. The Portland, Ore., resident, who owns and operates Stoney Wines,…
Re-enactment highlights historic Lemmon slave court case with ties to Buxton
News Local News BUXTON – Re-enactment here Sunday highlighted another interesting aspect of Black history of this hamlet where many slaves found freedom. Posted Sep 04, 2023 • Last updated…
100th Buxton Homecoming: Celebrating history where many slaves found freedom
News Local News A century ago, a gathering took place here on Labor Day for a homecoming celebration on the farm of Reginald and Minnie Robbins. Posted Aug 30, 2023…
Buxton Homecoming celebration returns to normal; planning begins for 100th event
News Local News BUXTON – The homecoming celebration in this community that served as a terminus on the Underground Railroad for fugitive slaves seeking freedom in Canada returned to normal…
North Buxton featured in new TVO documentary
News Local News Bryan and Shannon Prince are interviewed by the Alibi Entertainment Inc. production team for an episode of Crossroads: Beyond Boom and Bust. (Handout/Postmedia Network) jpg, CA A…
Buxton curator wins Ontario Heritage Trust award
The long-time curator of the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum has been recognized for her dedication to preserving history. Shannon Prince was awarded the Thomas Symons Award for Commitment…
Buxton curator wins Ontario Heritage Trust award
The long-time curator of the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum has been recognized for her dedication to preserving history. Shannon Prince was recently awarded the Thomas Symons Award for…