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The Barber Family: an Ottawa Story

February 1, 2018 - 19:00 - 21:00

Born into slavery in Kentucky, Paul Barber became a respected horse man who trained the horses of Ottawa’s elite and was himself a skilled racer. One of Ottawa’s earliest Black permanent residents, he founded a family that still thrives here. Join us as Paul’s grandson, award-winning Ottawa Black historian Thomas Barber, shares the story of his family and its place in Ottawa’s history.

Details

Date:
February 1, 2018
Time:
19:00 - 21:00
Event Category:

Venue

OPL, Main Branch
120 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5M2
Phone:
6135802940
Website:
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Organizer

Ottawa Public Library
Phone
(613) 580-2940
Email
InfoService@BiblioOttawaLibrary.ca
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