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Essex County Weekend
All Jane’s Walk events are free to attend, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
Our schedule:
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Essex County: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27 (see below)
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Windsor-Tecumseh: Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
About our events:
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Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.
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Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.
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Jane’s Talk & Tours are guided tours of historic buildings. Accessibility varies by tour.
Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.
Sun, Apr 27Outside of Beerded Dog Brewing Co.Jane's Walk: Join the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) for the first ever Jane’s Walk through Harrow’s historic downtown. This walk will celebrate the history and architectural features of some of Harrow’s oldest commercial buildings. (FULL)
Sun, Apr 27John R. Park Homestead: Visitor CentreJane's Talk: Join Chris Carter for a talk and learn how and why the fur trade built Michigan and Essex County.
Sun, Apr 27John R. Park Homestead: Visitor CentreJane's Talk: These are the stories of people who lived and worked in Belle Vue. Discover 200 years of local history through the fascinating stories of these families.
Sun, Apr 27Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard)Discover new artwork reproductions from Art Windsor Essex’s collection found outside along the streets of downtown Amherstburg. Join us for a guided walk to find the reproductions, learn about the artists and about their connection to the land.
Sun, Apr 27John R. Park Homestead: Visitor CentreJane's Talk: Diane will cover the history of Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) and why it is even more relevant today.
Sun, Apr 27Royal Canadian Legion Fort Malden BranchTalk & Tour: Join us for a tour looking at the history and community alliance of RCL Fort Malden Branch 157. The history of the branch and the purpose of our legion for veteran, veteran families and community alliance.
Sun, Apr 27John R. Park Homestead: Visitor CentreJane's Talk: This talk examines the key insights of Jane Jacobs, an activist who helped shape how we think about cities, neighbourhoods and urban planning.
Sun, Apr 27Park House MuseumJane's Talk & Tour: Join us at the Park House Museum for "Kitchens and Cooking in Victorian Era Amherstburg". During this immersive and delicious experience, visitors will get the chance to learn first hand how people in the early days of Amherstburg ate. (FULL)
Sun, Apr 27Old Colchester SchoolhouseJane's Walk: Tour of Christ Church cemetery, replica chapel and 1881 Colchester schoolhouse. Visits by Rev. Pollard and others to share the Colchester story. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Migrant Worker Community ProgramJane's Walk: Join The Migrant Worker Community Program for a guided walking tour exploring the experiences of migrant workers and the resources available to them.
Sat, Apr 26Outside of Leamington United ChurchJane's Walk: Join the Windsor/Essex Branch of the ACO for a stroll in Leamington as we discuss the role of heritage and cultural touchstones in sustainable streetscapes.
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Freedom MuseumJane's Walk: Explore Black settlement and activity in Amherstburg, with a focus on the lives of Freedom Seekers (those escaping enslavement and persecution in the United States) and their descendants who built their lives in our region. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26St. John the Evangelist Anglican ChurchJane's Walk: Take a walk along Clark St. E. and Nelson to learn about the architecture and interesting people who lived there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Stella Maris SchoolJane's Walk: In the 20th Century, the citizens of Amherstburg saw several industries arrive in town. While many of these enterprises no longer exist, they live on through the lasting impact they’ve left on the community.
Sat, Apr 26The Bank TheatreTalk & Tour: Performing Arts at The Bank Theatre! Take a tour of this historic Bank of Montreal transformed into a state of the performing arts venue. Experience the stage, enjoy a tour of the theatre including green room and costume room.
Sat, Apr 26Outside of Amherstburg LibraryJane's Walk: Step back in time and explore the rich Black history of Amherstburg on this guided walking tour.. Along the way, you will learn about the Underground Railroad, the Black residents who built a thriving community and the notable businesses and individuals who shaped Amherstburg’s history.
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Branch: Essex County LibraryTalk & Tour: A tour of the Amherstburg Branch of the Essex County Library. Check out its history and its relevance to the community. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Ferry CompanyJane's Walk: Take a ferry ride to Bois Blanc Island and learn about the Rebellions of 1837, the Boblo Island Amusement Park, and the future of the island. (FULL)
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