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Emancipation Day

Remembering the end of slavery, with ceremonies at Assin Manso and the castles.

About Emancipation Day

Ghana marks Emancipation Day on 1 August, the anniversary of the abolition of slavery in the British Empire. Ceremonies at the Assin Manso slave river and at Cape Coast Castle draw many visitors from the diaspora. It is a moving time to visit the heritage sites.

Where it happens

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Places to stay in Cape Coast & Elmina

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Coconut Grove Beach Resort, Elmina

Coconut Grove Beach Resort

Elmina

Beachfront · Pool · Restaurant

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From $125 per night (indicative)

Lemon Beach Resort

Elmina

Beachfront · Restaurant · Chalets

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From $133 per night (indicative)

AnoMansa Beach Resort

Elmina Bay

Beachfront · Pool · Restaurant

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From $170 per night (indicative)

Scenery at Hans Cottage Botel, Near Cape Coast, Ghana

Hans Cottage Botel

Near Cape Coast

Pool · Restaurant · Crocodile pond

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From $80 per night (indicative)

Tours in Cape Coast & Elmina

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