February 1 to February 29

February is Black History Month

The Black Cultural Society of PEI will be organizing various community events during Black History Month, including a film screening, luncheons, panel discussions, jam sessions and much more. This year’s theme is Community as the Way Forward.

Please take the opportunity to participate and learn more about the Black community in Prince Edward Island. The schedule of events organized and provided by the Black Cultural Society of PEI in collaboration with Innovation PEI and the City of Charlottetown, can be seen here.

History Fact

A light station was established in 1865, but the current lighthouse was built around 1875. It was modified in 1888 with the addition of three metres to the tower. —Photo from peipostcards.ca

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