Sat, Apr 25
|Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library
Beyond the River: The Underground Railroad & Black Community in Amherstburg
Registration is full: 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)
Registration is now full for this event - join the waitlist.
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 Library
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