Willow Grove, New Brunswick

Willow Grove is a settlement in New Brunswick, Canada,[1] that was founded in 1815[2] or 1817[3] by Black refugees from the United States.

The majority of residents of Willow Grove were freed American slaves who were granted freedom in exchange for fighting for the British in the War of 1812.

[2] New Brunswick Administrator Major General Stracey Smyth brought the matter to the Executive Council, and "Although the Council agreed by a vote of 3 to 2 to accept the refugees, the New Brunswick government was very reluctant to assume any responsibility for their welfare.

"[2] Thousands of loyalists were accepted, of which 371 went to Willow Grove, having been promised fertile land for farming.

[4] Along with Amber Valley, Alberta, Willow Grove was featured on a Canadian postage stamp celebrating Black History Month in 2021.