Myseum of Toronto, Soulpepper Theatre, and the Ontario Black History Society invite you to step into the world of a fictionalized digital conference, where our present-day hosts are visited by ghosts of conventions past and conversations across the centuries ensue.

Become a delegate of 1851: Spirit & Voice to learn about the historic abolition movement in Ontario and witness leading historical figures Mary Ann Shadd Cary, Henry and Mary Bibb, and Frederick Douglass share their unfiltered thoughts on historic and contemporary issues, such as journalism, education, and segregation in the 19th century and anti-Black racism in the 21st century.

1851: Spirit & Voice will be presented on February 17 and February 24 from 7-8pm. Register for one of these two events, where you'll be able to interact with fellow delegates and speakers, hear Dr. Naila Keleta-Mae's talk "On Safety, Glass Ceilings, and Feminism," and participate in a live audience Q&A with playwright Luke Reece, Natasha Henry, President of the Ontario Black History Society, and Dr. Keleta-Mae.

For more information and to register, visit:

- http://www.myseumoftoronto.com/programming/1851-spirit-voice-feb-17/ (February 17 event)

- http://www.myseumoftoronto.com/programming/1851-spirit-voice-feb-24/ (February 24 event)

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1851: Spirit & Voice was conceived and created by Myseum of Toronto and Soulpepper Theatre Company, with assistance from the Ontario Black History Society.

We acknowledge the support of the Estate of Mary Ann Marshall, the Canada Council for the Arts, the Government of Ontario, and the Government of Canada.

Myseum is made possible by the generous support of Diane Blake and Stephen Smith.