Sat, May 03
|Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre
Across the River to Freedom: Black History in Old Sandwich Town
Jane's Walk: People of African descent have been part of the community in Old Sandwich Town from the eighteenth century to the present. Explore sites and markers related to Sandwich's fascinating Black history.
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St. W, Windsor, ON N9C 1A9, Canada
About the event
Across the River to Freedom: Black History in Old Sandwich Town
Host: Irene Moore Davis (Essex County Black Historical Research Society)
Led by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, this walking tour (approximately 1.5 km) will take you to sites and markers relevant to Black history in the historic Sandwich town centre. This tour is part of the Across the River to Freedom documentary project developed with the support of the Gordie Howe Bridge Authority Community Benefits Plan.
Event location: The walk will start and end at Mackenzie Hall Cultural Centre, 3277 Sandwich St. W, Windsor, ON
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour
Accessibility notes:
Paved pathways/sidewalks
Portion of the walk (Russell and Sandwich) involves walking a hilled street
Wheelchair-friendly
Baby stroller-friendly
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
How much walking is involved?
Approximately 1.5 km of walking