So, I just found out that my church (First Baptist Church, in Chatham, Ontario) has been granted a historical landmark status by the government of Canada....

...which is sick!

My church was used by abolishionist John Brown, to plan his raid on Harper's Ferry, Virginia, in 1858. The raid was supposed to free the slaves captured in Harper's Ferry, and while the mission failed, First Baptist church was still seen as a safe meeting place for blacks for many years.

My hometown, Chatham, was a safehold for blacks throughout history (in late 1800s, early 1900s, the population of Chatham is 1/3 black. Many were escaped slaves).

It feels so good that such a historic site is finally getting the recognition from the government that it deserves!

*passes out from delight*