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July 5, 2025

Independence Day Celebration

July 5th will include Owen Corpin, descendant of a formerly enslaved family that came to Peterboro, relate Frederick Douglass’ strong words about enslavement. Norm Dann will share more about research on the Douglass-Smith relationship.  Jack Hanrahan, author of a history and travel book on Frederick Douglass in Maryland will share his plans for a Douglass’ New York State travel book.



August 2, 2025

Peterboro Emancipation Day Centennial

The Annual Peterboro Emancipation Day will be held Saturday, August 2 commemorating the 100th anniversary of the First Peterboro Emancipation Day held in 1925.



October 11, 2025

4th Annual Abolition Walk

The Fourth Annual round-trip walk from Canastota to Clockville in remembrance of the founding the New York State Abolitionist Abolitionist Society



December 31, 2025

The Annual Emancipation Watch Night

Details TBA


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