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SUMMARY:History through Stories and Song with Denise Pelley
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, London\, Ontario \nThis link should take you to the place to purchase your tickets.  Here is where the details are: event website \n  \nJoin acclaimed musical artist Denise Pelley\, accompanied by Stephen Holowitz\, for a powerful lecture-and-listen experience inside the historic AME Church at Fanshawe Pioneer Village.\nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society (G&DHS) was proud to contribute $1\,500 toward this preservation effort and is thrilled to see the church actively used for meaningful programming. Hosting one of London’s pre-eminent musical artists\, Denise Pelley\, in this space is a powerful continuation of its legacy. \nThis fifth edition of the Fanshawe Village series highlights the lives and contributions of two remarkable Black Canadians: \n\nSalome Bey – pioneering singer\, songwriter\, and “Canada’s First Lady of Blues”\nLawrence Hill – celebrated author of The Book of Negroes\n\nThrough music\, storytelling\, and historical reflection\, Denise brings these influential voices to life in an intimate and meaningful setting. \nA unique opportunity to experience history where it happened—within one of Ontario’s most significant Black heritage spaces. \nAbout the AME Church \nThis event takes place in the historic AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church—an important site in the story of Black settlement in the London area. Once at risk of being lost\, the church was saved through the dedication and persistence of committed community members who recognized its cultural and historical significance. \nThanks to their efforts\, the building has been carefully preserved and relocated to Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, where it now has a permanent home and renewed purpose. It stands today not just as an artifact\, but as a living space for reflection\, learning\, and community gathering. \n  \nThis is truly a not-to-be-missed experience. \nEvent Details\n Date: Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\n Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n Location: Fanshawe Pioneer Village\n 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, ON \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nYour ticket includes full-day admission to Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—enjoy the historic buildings\, costumed interpreters\, and beautiful conservation area before or after the performance. \nAbout the Location\n Fanshawe Pioneer Village is located within Fanshawe Conservation Area.\n Enter at 1424 Clarke Road (Veterans Memorial Parkway & Clarke Road intersection). \nMore details coming soon—check back here for updates!
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LOCATION:Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, Ontario\, N5V 5B9\, Canada
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