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The African Canadian
Heritage Tour
 The
African Canadian Heritage Tour includes five sites in the
Essex and Kent areas of Southern Ontario, each a rich repository
of the history of enslaved African Americans who found their
way here via the Underground Railroad. Many remained in
Canada after Emancipation and the tour shows the rich history
of the communities they founded. Travel information may
be obtained through travel agents.
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Discover
“The Black Mecca” in the Heritage Room
Prices - $5 for
Adults and $4 for Students and Seniors
 Renovated and
redesigned in 2005, this self-guided exhibit contains numerous
attractions which include: special interest artifacts, audio
interactive life-sized figures of three prominent Blacks
of early Chatham, and an audio/visual presentation.
Video presentations
pertaining to local history are presented at the W.I.S.H.
Centre. Also by request, local author, Gwendolyn Robinson
could give an entertaining and interesting portrayal of
black history of Chatham-Kent.
Tours of the
Heritage Room & Research Centre are available by appointment.
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Merchandise
Available
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T-Shirt
$20 -
(Available in all sizes) |
Tote
Bag $15 |
Harriet
Smith Sampler $20 |
| Other Items:
Post
Cards $1, Bookmarks $1 |
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