10:30 a.m.
Celebration of the Spiritual
Janet LaPlanet, a local artist from Sarnia will inspire and entertain with musical performances of traditional Negro spirituals. 

11:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. (North Star Theatre)
From Slavery to Freedom
The art of storytelling is brought to life by Don and Bonnie as they take you on a perilous journey from slavery to freedom.  Through story and song, children will be taken on an educational and entertaining trip back in time. 

11:00 a.m.  &  1:00 p.m.
The Honourable Josiah Henson
A play portraying the life of Josiah Henson, performed by the Asbury United Methodist Church
will tell the inspirational story of one man’s victory over oppression and his eventual escape to freedom in Canada. 

11:30 a.m.
Welcome
The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario and Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust,
followed by a book signing of his best selling memoir,
“Go To School, You're a Little Black Boy”: The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander: A Memoir
Book signing @ 12:45 p.m.

11:50 a.m.
Unveiling of new interpretive signage

1:30 p.m.
Where Body meets Soul
Destiny through Praise Dance Ministry, under the leadership of Katherine Blakely,
will creatively interpret and express gospel music through movement and dance. 

2:00 p.m.
Reprise:  Celebration of the Spiritual  Janet LaPointe
* All performances will take place on the main stage in front of the Henson House with the exception of Don and Bonnie,
who will be performing two storytelling sessions for children in the North Star Theatre.

• Lunch available
• Gift Shop open
• Bring your lawn chair
• Parking on site
• Special needs accessible