2nd Annual Abolition Walk
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- Presented By: National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
- Location: Canastota Canal Town Museum
- Canastota, NY 13032
The Second Annual Abolition Walk will shine a light on a pivotal moment in 1835 in the history of the abolitionist movement.
We’ll trace a portion of the footsteps of the 104 brave souls who escaped an angry mob of anti-abolitionists in Utica in 1835, embarked on an Erie Canal lumber barge to Canastota, and climbed the trail to Peterboro where they formed the New York State Anti-Slavery Society.
The Walk is from Canastota to Clockville and back (5.4 miles - 2 hrs).
SCHEDULE
8:00 am Check-in
8:30 Opening Remarks/Musical Performances /Canastota
9:00 Walk to Clockville Begins
10:00 Refreshments/Reenactments/Clockville
10:30 Return Walk to Canastota Begins
11:30 Abolition Road Party /Canastota
- Presented By: National Abolition Hall of Fame and Museum
- Dates: October 21, 2023
- Location: Canastota Canal Town Museum
- Address: Canastota, NY 13032
- Time: 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Price: Admission is $35 to walk or $40 to ride the bus.