North Buxton Park - North Buxton, Ontario
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N 42° 18.394 W 082° 13.222
17T E 399418 N 4684536
Coordinates will bring you to the entrance to this park, located behind the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum.
Waymark Code: WMKCJD
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 03/20/2014
Views: 6
The North Buxton Park is located behind the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum. It is the location of the North Buxton Homecoming, an annual event which serves to reunite descendants of former slaves who once sought refuge in the Elgin Settlement ("Buxton" - 1849-1873) prior to the abolition of slavery in the United States. The Reunion started as a one-day event in 1924, and has grown into a four-day long celebration where people celebrate their heritage through music, conferences, and a variety of activities in the community.
Facilities at this park include a children's playground, basketball court, and baseball diamond. A large pavilion is located just outside the park fence, on the museum property. There are no washroom facilities at this park.
Name: North Buxton Park
Street Location: 21979 AD Shadd Rd
Local Municipality: Municipality of Chatham-Kent
State/Province, etc.: Ontario
Country: Canada
Web Site: [Web Link]
Picnic Facilities: nearby pavillion is located on the museum property
Recreational Facilities:
Children's playground, basketball court, baseball diamond
Monuments/Statues: North Buxton National Historic Site
Special Events: North Buxton Homecoming
Traditional Geocaches:
GC18F5N Footsteps to Freedom
Memorial/Commemoration: Not listed
Date Established: Not listed
Art (murals/sculpture, etc.): Not listed
Fountains: Not listed
Ponds/Lakes/Streams/Rivers/Beach: Not listed
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