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Feb 11, 2022 · The Grey Highlands Museum and Heritage Advisory Committee is working towards turning the remnants of a local cemetery into a national black history site.
Feb 11, 2022 · The Grey Highlands Museum and Heritage Advisory Committee is working towards turning the remnants of a local cemetery into a national black history site.
Jun 24, 2021 · Grey County is being asked to consider purchasing the property on Old Durham Road in Grey Highlands (Priceville) next to the Black pioneer cemetery to convert it into a commemorative space.
Feb 25, 2022 · The Grey Highlands Museum and Heritage Advisory Committee is renewing efforts to have the Old Durham Road Black Pioneer Cemetery at the corner of Grey Road 14 and Durham Road B designated as a national historic site.
Jul 2, 2021 · Following an apology from Grey County’s CAO, the Old Durham Road Black Pioneer Cemetery committee has asked the county to do more to preserve and draw attention to the site and its history.
Jun 15, 2021 · Grey County recently became aware of significant concerns regarding the proposal to purchase the property adjacent to the Old Durham Road Black Pioneer Cemetery with the intent of constructing a County Transportation Depot.
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Jun 2, 2021 · The committee has cared for the municipally owned Black heritage cemetery since 1990, when it was reclaimed and dedicated. A decoration service is held annually at the cemetery and in 2015 a pavillion was opened there containing the four remaining headstones.
