Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

09/01/2026

🚨 WHO SHOULD BE HERE?! 👀 🚨

We’re just DAYS away from the 103rd Buxton Homecoming Celebration, and we need to know…

👇🏾 WHO SHOULD BE HERE THIS HOMECOMING?!

Tag your cousins. Tag your friends. Tag the family members who keep saying, “I’m coming this year!” 😂 Tag the ones who haven’t been home in WAY too long!

Whether you grew up in Buxton, your family roots run through Buxton, or you just love the food, music, history, family and Homecoming atmosphere — THIS WEEKEND IS FOR YOU! ❤️🙌🏾

📅 September 4–7, 2026
📍 North Buxton

Four days of history, family, food, music, sports, laughter and COMMUNITY! ⭐

👇🏾 Drop their name in the comments and tell them: YOU SHOULD BE HERE!

09/01/2026

Thank you 94.3 CKSY and Chris & Allanah for delivering this delicious pizza to our staff today!!

08/31/2026

📢 Research Request Update

As we prepare for the 103rd Buxton Homecoming Celebration, our staff are fully focused on the busy weekend ahead.

Any research or genealogy requests received at this time will be reviewed and responded to following Homecoming weekend. We appreciate your patience and understanding and look forward to assisting you after the celebrations!

08/28/2026

🚨 PARTY IN THE PARK IS ALMOST HERE! 🚨

We’re not exactly sure what’s happening here… but we DO know the energy is right! 🫏🐐🤣

If the donkeys and goats are already cutting up like this, just imagine what’s going to happen when DJ K.Z. Missy K.Z., Josh Johnson and the Joyful Noise get the music going at Party in the Park! 😂💃🏾

📅 Saturday, September 5th
🚪 Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
🎟️ $10 at the door
💳 Cash and card accepted

Consider this your official warning… you might want to stretch before you come. 😂

The music will be LOUD, the vibes will be HIGH, and somebody’s auntie is definitely going to be on the dance floor acting like tomorrow isn’t coming! 💃🏾🤣

🎧 DJ K.Z. bringing the music and energy!
🎶 Good music
🍻 Beer Garden
💃🏾 Dancing
🙌🏾 And a WHOLE lot of Buxton Homecoming energy!

Grab your people and meet us at Party in the Park during the 103rd Buxton Homecoming Celebration!

It’s Homecoming — WE DON’T JUDGE! 😂

But just remember… what happens at Party in the Park will probably end up on somebody’s Facebook. 👀🤣

Huge Thanks to Stacy Griffore-Case & Owen for allowing us to get up close with their farm family!

08/27/2026

Join us September 4–7, 2026 for a weekend filled with history, family, community, entertainment and Homecoming traditions.

Take a look at the full schedule and start planning your Homecoming weekend!

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to Buxton!

08/26/2026

🏀 YOU ASKED… WE DELIVERED! 🏀

The Buxton Homecoming 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament is ON — and we’re ready to bring some serious energy to the courts!

🔥 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
🏀 U10/11
🏀 U12/13
🏀 U14/15

🔥 MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7
🏀 U16/17
🏀 18+/Adult

Boys & Girls • Men’s & Women’s Divisions

⏰ Tournament times TBD

💰 $50 per team
👥 Teams of up to 4 players accepted

Call your crew. Build your team. Bring your game.

Whether you’re playing or cheering from the sidelines, the courts are going to be the place to be this Homecoming!

🏀 SIGN UP HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfzjqJPuxGEZn-ZoWy5Iv2rVZ5X9yOVqPaY8b9USHmf_CPKQ/viewform?usp=header

WHO’S RUNNING THE COURT THIS HOMECOMING? 👀🔥

08/26/2026

🛍️🌽 MARKET DAYS ARE COMING! 🌽🛍️

We’ve got TWO market days happening during Labour Day Weekend at North Buxton Community Park! 🎉

🌽 Farmers Market — Saturday
🛍️ Vendor Market — Monday

Come shop local, support amazing vendors, and find something you love! ❤️

📍 North Buxton Community Park

Come shop, support & celebrate with us! 🎉

08/25/2026

The schedule is here!

We’re excited to share the 2026 Buxton History & Genealogy Conference Schedule at a Glance!

Join us Friday, September 4th at the North Buxton Community Church as we officially kick off the 103rd Buxton Homecoming Celebration and this year’s theme, “The Power of Community.”

We have a full day of history, education, genealogy, food, conversation and connection planned!

SCHEDULE

9:00–9:30 AM | Registration & Morning Coffee
Registration – North Buxton Community Church
Coffee & Networking – North Buxton Community Hall

9:30–9:40 AM | Welcome & Opening
Irene Moore Davis, Mistress of Ceremonies
Land Acknowledgment
Aunt Cleata’s Shining Stars, accompanied by Debi Guy, Pianist
O Canada & Lift Every Voice and Sing

9:40–10:25 AM | Benita Law-Diao
The Forgotten Wars: U.S. & Canadian Black Patriots of the Napoleonic War & War of 1812

10:25–11:10 AM | Kenn Stanton
Teach My Children: Conditions Impeding the Education of the Children of the Formerly Enslaved in Canada West

11:10–11:20 AM | Break

11:20 AM–12:05 PM | Buxton Education Panel
Teachers and Education in Buxton: A Rich Legacy
Moderated by Funke Aladejebi with Shannon Prince, Ed Robbins & Duane Shadd

12:05–1:45 PM | Lunch Break
African Diaspora Food Heritage: A Lunch & Learn Experience curated by Ya-Ya’s Kitchen
Plus, take some time to visit our vendors!

1:45–2:30 PM | Ken Johnston
Our Walk to Freedom

2:30–2:45 PM | Courtesies, Announcements & Adjournment

2:45–3:30 PM | Last Chance to Visit Our Vendors

4:00 PM | Underground Railroad Lantern-Making Activity
Led by Ken Johnston at the North Buxton Pavilion - Open to the public followed by Our Walk to Freedom, please join us for a commemorative freedom walk led by Ken Johnston - open to the public

There’s still time to pre-register!

Pre-registration is $60 and includes morning coffee and a hot catered lunch. Tickets at the door will be $70.

👉 Pre-register here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/buxton-history-and-genealogy-conference

Come spend the day learning, reconnecting and celebrating the stories and people who continue to make Buxton so special.

The Power of Community — Welcome Home to Buxton!

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