It Happened In Amherstburg: Black History In Amherstburg
Sunday, April 28, 2024
3:30 p.m.
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4:30 p.m.
Host:
Mary-Katherine Whelan & Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie
Organization:
Amherstburg Freedom Museum
About the 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.
Age content: This walk is for all ages but we recommend children ages 9 and up for the best understanding of the content
Start/End Location:
Outside Amherstburg Freedom Museum (227 King St)
Amherstburg Freedom Museum, King Street, Amherstburg, ON, Canada
Parking Details
Free parking lot at the starting/ending location
Transit Information:
1-2 Blocks from Transit, Transit Route 605, Stop ID: 2316
Accessibility Considerations:
Easy walk (using sidewalks or paved pathways with no hills), Wheelchair friendly, Baby stroller friendly, Appropriate for kids
Walk Themes:
HISTORY & CULTURE