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The remarkable true story of the Elgin Settlement at Raleigh in Canada West (better known as Buxton)
Elijah of Buxton
What you need to know before your trail
Eleven-year-old Elijah lives in Buxton, Canada, a settlement of runaway slaves near the American border. He’s the first child in town to be born free, and he ought to be famous just for that. Unfortunately, all that most people see is a “fra-gile” boy who’s scared of snakes and talks too much. But everything changes when a former slave steals money from Elijah’s friend, who has been saving to buy his family out of captivity in the South. Now it’s up to Elijah to track down the thief–and his dangerous journey just might make a hero out of him, if only he can find the courage to get back home.
Travel Guide
Buxton Museum
North Buxton is a rural community located in Southwestern Ontario. It was established in 1849 as a community for and by former African-American slaves who escaped to Canada to gain freedom
Elijah Freeman was the first child born free in the Elgin Settlement at Raleigh in Canada West (better known as Buxton)
The museum is there for one very special purpose. From their statement:
The Raleigh Township Centennial Museum was officially opened in 1967 as part of the township’s Centennial celebrations. The Museum’s main purpose is to collect, preserve, exhibit, and interpret historical artifacts related to the Elgin (Buxton) Settlement from its founding in 1849 to the late 19th century.
Booktrail Boarding Pass Information: Elijah of Buxton
Author/Guide: Christopher Paul Curtis Destination: Buxton Departure Time: 1860s
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