Sat, Apr 25
|Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library
Beyond the River: The Underground Railroad & Black Community in Amherstburg
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.
Time & Location
Apr 25, 2026, 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library, 232 Sandwich St S, Amherstburg, ON N9V 2A4, Canada
About the event
Beyond the River: The Underground Railroad & Black Community in Amherstburg
Saturday, April 25: 3:30 - 4:30 PM
Hosts: Mary-Katherine Whelan (Curator/Administrator) & Irene Moore Davis (Assistant Curator)
Organization: Amherstburg Freedom Museum (Facebook/Instagram)
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.
About the host:
The Amherstburg Freedom Museum, previously known as ‘the North American Black Historical Museum’, is located in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It is a community-based, non-profit museum that tells the story of African-Canadians’ history and contributions. Founded in 1975 by local residents of Amherstburg, it preserves, presents artifacts and tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Starting/Ending location of the walk:
Outside of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King St, Amherstburg, ON
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vMzSNL1H7uR9JZmG6
Walking distance:
Participants can expect to walk 1.5 km.
Audience:
All ages welcome
Accessibility Notes:
Easy route: paved sidewalks/pathways, minimal hills
Wheelchair friendly: step-free route with curb cuts and wide path
Baby stroller friendly: paved paths and no stairs
Is there a bathroom nearby?
Public bathroom available at starting location
Where can attendees park?
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Are dogs welcome?
Dog friendly: participants can bring leashed dogs