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SUMMARY:AFM Paint Night Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Paint with Purpose! 🎨🖌️ \n\n\n\nJoin the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for an evening of creativity and community. Support the museum’s ongoing programming while you paint\, laugh\, and enjoy great company! \n\n\n\n✨ The Details: \n\n\n\n\nGuided Session: Led by a local artist.\n\n\n\nAll-Inclusive: All painting supplies are provided!\n\n\n\nTake it Home: Leave with your very own hand-painted masterpiece.\n\n\n\n\n💰 Tickets: \n\n\n\n\n$40 Early Bird (Before March 31st)\n\n\n\n$45 General Admission (After March 31st)\n\n\n\n\nHelp us keep our stories alive and our history preserved! Please note that full meals are not included.
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/afm-paint-night-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Cramdon’s Tap & Eatery\, 2950 Dougall Ave\, Windsor\,\, ON\, N9E 4M2
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SUMMARY:Come and Sing with the Combined Gospel Chorus of Southwestern Ontario!
DESCRIPTION:Sing with us! Join us in a celebration of Black history\, in collaboration with the Windsor Symphony Orchestra and Sandwich First Baptist Church Underground Railroad Museum. Sing gospel songs that brought us to freedom with members of Southwestern Ontario communities. The ability to read music is not required. Rehearsals weekly at Sandwich First Baptist Church\, 3652 Peter Street. Dress rehearsal Friday\, March 13th 7:00pm-9:30pm\, Capitol Theatre\, 121 University Ave. W.\, Windsor\, followed by two short concerts Saturday\, March 14th 10:00 am and 11:30 am at the Capitol Theatre with Lana Talbot\, Leader and Storyteller and Geoffrey Larson\, Resident Conductor. For information contact lana.e.talbot@gmail.com or 206-393-7400. \nDate: Rehearsals throughout February (tba) \nWhere: Sandwich First Baptist Church\, 3652 Peter Street\, Windsor \n 
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/come-and-sing-with-the-combined-gospel-chorus-of-southwestern-ontario/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T140000
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SUMMARY:Nigerian Canadians for Cultural Educational and Economic Progress (NCCEEP) - OMOLUABI Black History Month Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 28\, 2026\, for a free\, public celebration of Black history\, culture\, and values in Windsor. This event is an inclusive space for cultural celebration\, community connection\, and heritage appreciation.  For more information\, visit ncceep.com or contact by email info@ncceep.com.   \n\n\n\nLocation: TBA
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/nigerian-canadians-for-cultural-educational-and-economic-progress-ncceep-omoluabi-black-history-month-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T110000
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SUMMARY:"W.E. Ride & Dine" - A Windsor Black History and Culinary Bus Tour!
DESCRIPTION:A 4-hour bus tour of Windsor’s historical sites\, learning about local Black history\, and our part in the Underground Railroad. Ride & Dine:  delight in authentic Black cuisine\, including a mix of diverse offerings. Our guests will sample flavours from Black-owned restaurants that tell stories of culture and heritage. Guests are taken on a coach bus tour around Windsor\, guided by community historian Irene Moore Davis\, including stops and photo ops at the historic Jackson Park Bandshell\, the Tower of Freedom Underground Railroad Monument and more. Savour the journey that blends culinary adventure with a profound connection to Windsor’s Black history—an experience that celebrates both the palate and the past! The tour is held on Saturday\, February 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.\, lasting four hours. Food samples and bottled water will be provided. Beverages will be available for purchase at each restaurant. The Bus Tour travels rain or shine\, so please dress for the weather. \n\n\n\nTickets must be purchased in advance: visit werideanddine.com. \n\n\n\nLocation: Start and end at WindsorEats Food Hall\, 400 Erie Street East #Unit 3
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/w-e-ride-dine-a-windsor-black-history-and-culinary-bus-tour-2/
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SUMMARY:Black Health – Health Fair
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of the Black Health Program with a preventative health fair! Explore educational booths\, and connect with community resources like: \n\n\n\n\nSickle cell education\n\n\n\nMental health care\n\n\n\nCancer prevention & screening\n\n\n\nBlack Health\n\n\n\nBlood pressure checks\n\n\n\nDiabetes testing\n\n\n\nSnacks & refreshments\n\n\n\nPrize draw & giveaways\n\n\n\n\nWhere: weCHC Sandwich – 3325 College Ave\, Windsor \n\n\n\nHealth is wealth!
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/black-health-health-fair/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T190000
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SUMMARY:BKIA Black History Month Production 2026
DESCRIPTION:Chains to Changes is Black Kids in Action’s 7th annual Black History Month stage production\, a powerful original performance that journeys through the historical\, emotional\, and cultural transitions from oppression to empowerment. Through spoken word\, drama\, music\, and movement\, this youth-led production highlights resilience\, celebrates Black excellence\, and inspires hope for the future. Featuring a cast of 45 talented young performers\, the show centers youth voices as they reinterpret history and envision a world shaped by unity\, courage\, and transformation. \nThis year’s production also includes a special community give-back showcase and performances for local schools\, making it both an artistic celebration and an educational experience during Black History Month. \nThe entry fee is $30 per person before January 31st. After\, the fee will be $45 per person. \nWhere: Capital Theatre\, 121 University Ave W\, Windsor\, ON N9A 5P4
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/bkia-black-history-month-production-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T180000
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SUMMARY:BLX Fashion Show
DESCRIPTION:Attend a Black History Month Fashion Show\, a free event hosted by Black Leadership and Excellence (BLX) featuring food\, fashion\, music\, vendors\, and more\, at the University of Windsor in Winclare Hall. \n\n\n\nWhere: Winclare Hall\, University of Windsor\, 401 Sunset Avenue
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/blx-fashion-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260227T180000
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SUMMARY:From Mango to Maple Archival Project Launch
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the soft launch of a new archival project\, From Mango to Maple: Caribbean Diaspora at Windsor-Essex\, involving archive collection building\, research\, outreach\, and community engagement with respect to Windsor’s Caribbean community. This is a joint project of the Black Scholars Institute and Leddy Library (University of Windsor) Archives. The soft launch will take place Friday\, February 27th. For information contact the Project Leader\, Antoinette Seymour\, University of Windsor Archivist\, antoinette.seymour@uwindsor.ca or 519-253-3000 ext. 3129. \n\n\n\nWhere: BSI (Black Scholars Institute) Hub\, lower level of the CAW Student Centre\, University of Windsor\, 401 Sunset
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/from-mango-to-maple-archival-project-launch/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260226T203000
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SUMMARY:Black History Month Trivia!
DESCRIPTION:Join the Amherstburg Freedom Museum at WindsorEats Food Hall for a fun evening of Black History Month Trivia. Presented by the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. No registration required. Organize into teams or play solo. Celebrate Black History Month\, test your knowledge of Black history and culture\, and compete for bragging rights. Come for happy hour starting at 5:00 pm\, featuring Black history-themed signature beverages\, or arrive at 7:00 pm in time for trivia. \n\n\n\nWhere: WindsorEats Food Hall\, 400 Erie Street East #Unit 3
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/black-history-month-trivia-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260228T200000
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SUMMARY:Flowers for a Cause Benefiting the Amherstburg Freedom Museum
DESCRIPTION:Windsor-Essex\, mark your calendars! From February 24th through 28th\, join Fashion Week Windsor at Chapter Two Brewing Co between 6 PM – 8 PM to purchase flowers in support of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.  \n\n\n\nEvery bouquet = support toward programming and scholarships. Every purchase – brightening the future of education\, research\, and awareness. Come out\, grab your flowers\, and be part of something that truly blossoms beyond the vase. \n\n\n\nDate: February 24th-28th\, 2026 \n\n\n\nWhere: Chapter Two Brewing Co\, 2345 Edna Street
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/flowers-for-a-cause-benefiting-the-amherstburg-freedom-museum/
LOCATION:Chapter Two Brewing Co.\, 2345 Edna Street\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T170000
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SUMMARY:We’ve Come This Far by Faith: A Black History Month Evening Prayer Service
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to participate in an ecumenical Black History Month prayer service with speaker Rev. Jennifer Leath. Light refreshments to follow. Co-hosted by All Saints’ Anglican Church\, St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church\, and Tanner-Price African Methodist Episcopal Church. \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church\, 5145 Wyandotte Street East
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/weve-come-this-far-by-faith-a-black-history-month-evening-prayer-service/
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SUMMARY:Voices & Verses – A Black History Month Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special afternoon of literature\, art\, and community as The River Bookshop and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum partner to celebrate Black History Month. Special guest poets: Erik E-Tomic Johnson and Paulina Anthony. The River Bookshop will be on-site to sell books\, and those interested in participating in the River Bookshop’s book club for February can purchase Code Noir at a discounted rate. \n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, February 22nd\, 2026 \n\n\n\nAdmission: FREE | Donations Welcome \n\n\n\nWhere: Amherstburg Freedom Museum\, 277 King Street\, Amherstburg
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/voices-verses-a-black-history-month-collaboration/
LOCATION:Amherstburg Freedom Museum\, 277 King St.\, Amherstburg\, ON\, N9V 2C7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260222T130000
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SUMMARY:Black History Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Join the Windsor Essex Caribbean Association for our Black History Month Brunch as we come together to celebrate Black culture\, history\, and heritage. Enjoy a delicious Caribbean-inspired brunch while connecting with community\, honoring our roots\, and reflecting on the legacy and contributions of Black communities past and present. \n✨ Great food. Rich culture. Meaningful connection. Reserve your spot today and celebrate with us! \nWhere: Windsor Essex Caribbean Association\, 2410 Central Ave\, Windsor
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/14778/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260221T180000
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UID:14775-1771677000-1771696800@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Black History Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Local 444 Unifor’s BIWOC Committee for a day of community & culture. \n\n\n\n\n🖤Black History Celebration 💚Join Local 444 Unifor’s BIWOC Committee for a day of community & culture. \n📍 Local 444 Union Hall\, Windsor📅 Sat. Feb 21\, 2026🚪 12:30 PM | 🍽️ Dinner 4:00 PM🎶 Speakers • Vendors • Soul food • Music & dancing🎟️ $10 | Info: Tiffany (226) 345-1769#Local444 #BlackHistory #BIWOC #LocalProud
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/black-history-celebration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260220T210000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T220551Z
UID:14855-1771614000-1771621200@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:The Windsor Express Celebrates the Amherstburg Freedom Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Amherstburg Freedom Museum will receive a portion of proceeds when the Windsor Express host the Glass City Wranglers on Friday\, February 20th at 7 pm. This is one fun\, family-friendly way to support Black history and universal inspiration.  \n\n\n\nThe Amherstburg Freedom Museum will receive a portion of proceeds when the Windsor Express host the Glass City Wranglers on Friday\, February 20th at 7 pm. This is one fun\, family-friendly way to support Black history and universal inspiration. Visit wfcu-centre.com/password\, enter promo code BHM26\, select your seat(s)\, and follow next steps to purchase tickets.  \n\n\n\nThe promo code is valid until February 19th at 11:59pm.Be sure to enter the promo code when purchasing your tickets at windsorexpress.ca. Tickets: $30 + $4 processing fee. \n\n\n\nWhere: WFCU Centre\, 8787 McHugh Street\, Windsor
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/the-windsor-express-celebrates-the-amherstburg-freedom-museum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T200000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie Presents “An Education without Walls: The Voice of the Fugitive and The Provincial Freeman as an Unconventional Classroom”
DESCRIPTION:Join the Essex County Black Historical Research Society for their February members’ meeting on Zoom\, featuring board member and presenter Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie. Dr. Bridgen-Lennie will share research that led to her chapter on Windsor-based Black abolitionist newspapers The Voice of the Fugitive and The Provincial Freeman in the recent book The Black Press: A Shadowed Canadian Tradition ed. Claudine Bonner\, Boulou Ebanda de B’béri\, and Nina Reid-Maroney (University of Toronto Press\, 2025.) Dr. Bridgen-Lennie’s talk is at 7:00 pm. A brief members’ business meeting will follow the presentation. \n\n\n\nLocation: On Zoom\, Meeting ID: 854 6710 9712\, Passcode: 401709
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/dr-lorene-bridgen-lennie-presents-an-education-without-walls-the-voice-of-the-fugitive-and-the-provincial-freeman-as-an-unconventional-classroom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260202T211541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T211547Z
UID:14846-1771525800-1771527600@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Windsor in Style: Identity\, Culture\, and Expression at Art Windsor Essex
DESCRIPTION:What defines style in Windsor-Essex? Is it function\, storytelling\, culture\, community\, or reinvention? \n\n\n\nThis panel brings together local creatives to explore how lived experience\, culture\, and creative practice shape personal and collective style in our region. Drawing from backgrounds in design\, costumes\, community leadership\, and the arts\, panelists will reflect on how identity\, movement\, and environment influence how we represent ourselves. Rather than chasing trends\, style in Windsor is often rooted in practicality\, expression\, and layered histories shaped by migration\, industry\, and creativity. Through personal stories and visual examples\, this conversation will examine common misconceptions and how Windsor continues to define its own creative voice. \n\n\n\nModerated by: Moya McAlister Panelists: Stephen Drouin\, Tracey Harding\, & Angelina Ebegbuzie-Terry \n\n\n\nFree for Members of AWE\, $20 for AWE at Night in February: Enjoy an evening filled with art activities\, community discussions\, guided tours\, and great vibes.
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/windsor-in-style-identity-culture-and-expression-at-art-windsor-essex/
LOCATION:Art Windsor Essex\, 401 Riverside Drive West\, Windsor\, N9A 7J1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260202T211052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T211106Z
UID:14844-1771524000-1771534800@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Art Windsor-Essex Presents AWE at Night
DESCRIPTION:Tour the exhibitions at Art Windsor-Essex and enjoy interesting activities such as a fashion show by talented Black youth engaged in the Ujima Initiative (United Way Centraide Windsor-Essex-Chatham-Kent.) Enjoy drop-in art workshops\, music\, and light refreshments available for purchase. Visit https://artwindsoressex.ca for more information. \n\n\n\nWhere: Art Windsor-Essex\, 401 Riverside Dr. W.\, Windsor
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/art-windsor-essex-presents-awe-at-night/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260219T173000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260202T212312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T212318Z
UID:14852-1771520400-1771522200@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Youth Fashion Show: BLACK: The Beautiful One with The Ujima Initiative at Art Windsor Essex
DESCRIPTION:The Ujima Initiative in partnership and collaboration with Art Windsor Essex\, presents a Black History Month Celebration of Culture and Fashion. Join us for BLACK: The Beautiful One. This colourful feast of fashion\, culture\, and story is centering a powerful tradition of unity\, through sacred designs and patterns fused with contemporary styles that stand in a unique space of power and resilience. Enjoy colourful fabrics shaped by the hands of youth and guided by the truths of elders. In the BLACK we are all connected and seen. For more information visit \n\n\n\nhttps://artwindsoressex.ca/events-workshops/youth-fashion-show-black-the-beautiful-one-with-the-ujima-initiative/ Free for Members of AWE\, $20 for AWE at Night in February: Enjoy an evening filled with art activities\, community discussions\, guided tours\, and great vibes. \n\n\n\nYouth under 25: Get a FREE youth membership! \n\n\n\nWhere: Art Windsor Essex\, 401 Riverside Drive West Windsor\, Ontario N9A 7J1
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/youth-fashion-show-black-the-beautiful-one-with-the-ujima-initiative-at-art-windsor-essex/
LOCATION:Art Windsor Essex\, 401 Riverside Drive West\, Windsor\, N9A 7J1\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260215T170000
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SUMMARY:Musical Celebration for the 95th Annual Valentine Tea
DESCRIPTION:For more than ninety years\, the congregation of Windsor’s British Methodist Episcopal Church has organized a Valentine Tea in February. This year\, the 95th Annual Valentine Tea will take place at All Saints’ Anglican Church just steps from the original location of the BME Church in the McDougall Street Corridor. Enjoy tea and desserts\, the New Life Fellowship Choir\, a brief talk by Irene Moore Davis\, art displays by the Artists of Colour\, and special guest centenarian Mrs. Florence Logan\, longtime President of the BME Church Aid Society. Hosted by Annette Middleton and the Carter sisters. Admission by donation. \n\n\n\nWhere: All Saints’ Anglican Church\, 330 City Hall Square West
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/musical-celebration-for-the-95th-annual-valentine-tea/
LOCATION:All Saints’ Anglican Church\, 330 City Hall Square W\,\, Windsor
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260202T205555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T205606Z
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SUMMARY:The Underground Railroad: Myths and Facts
DESCRIPTION:Join us as community historian Irene Moore Davis discusses myths and facts regarding the Underground Railroad in Windsor-Essex County and beyond. Referring to decades of scholarship regarding the Underground Railroad\, this presentation will dispel some of the common myths that have shaped many North Americans’ understanding of what the Underground Railroad was\, its significance\, how it operated\, who was involved\, and Canada’s role. Special emphasis will be placed on the stories of freedom seekers who made Windsor-Essex their home. Free event co-hosted by All Saints’ Anglican Church and St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church. \n\n\n\nWhere: St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church\, 5145 Wyandotte Street East
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/the-underground-railroad-myths-and-facts/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T130000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260130T203924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T204800Z
UID:14832-1770291000-1770296400@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Second Annual Beauty Is Me Fundraising Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The second annual Beauty Is Me fundraising luncheon is scheduled for Thursday\, February 5th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the St. Clair Centre for the Arts (201 Riverside Dr. W.\, Windsor). Featuring keynote speaker Jeremiah Bowers\, the event supports the non-profit Beauty is Me. Beauty is Me aims to support and uplift Black and biracial children and youth with a focus on empowering Black girls to celebrate their natural hair. To purchase tickets visit https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/beauty-is-me-2nd-annual-fundraising-luncheon-2026-tickets-1799518491249?aff=oddtdtcreator. Tickets: $60. \n\n\n\nWhere:  St. Clair College Centre for the Arts\, 201 Riverside Drive West
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/second-annual-beauty-is-me-fundraising-luncheon/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260203T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260131T202709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T203340Z
UID:14822-1770145200-1770150600@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Discussing Black Settlement and Community Formation in Late 19th Century Windsor-Essex
DESCRIPTION:Join the University of Windsor Department of History and the Amherstburg Freedom Museum for a Black History Month featuring alumni Max Bennett and Karleigh Kochaniec. Bennett and Kochaniec will discuss their past research and knowledge mobilization activities as Local Black History Interns at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. This free event takes place at the School of Creative Arts (Armouries.) \n\n\n\nWhere: School of Creative Arts (Armouries)\, 353 Freedom Way
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/discussing-black-settlement-and-community-formation-in-late-19th-century-windsor-essex/
LOCATION:School of Creative Arts (Armouries)\, 353 Freedom Way\,\, Windsor\, N9A 3A7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260202T123000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260130T203400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T203904Z
UID:14829-1770033600-1770035400@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Pan-African Flag-Raising
DESCRIPTION:The community is invited to gather at the University of Windsor Main Campus outside Chrysler Hall Tower on Monday\, February 2nd at noon for the ceremonial raising of the Pan-African flag. There will be remarks by Dr. Clinton Beckford\, Dr. Cheryl Collier\, and Dr. Shetina Jones. Following the flag-raising ceremony\, attendees are invited to a reception with refreshments in the Black Scholars Institute lounge\, located on the lower level of the CAW Student Centre\, sponsored by the BSI\, Assumption University\, the CUBE\, and Family Fuse. \n\n\n\nWhere: Outside Chrysler Hall Tower\, University of Windsor\, 401 Sunset Avenue
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/pan-african-flag-raising/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260130T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260130T210113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T210125Z
UID:14804-1769799600-1769806800@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off
DESCRIPTION:The annual Joint Windsor-Essex Black History Month Kick-Off will be happening on Friday\, January 30th at 7:00 pm. at the Caribbean Centre\, 2410 Central Avenue\, Windsor. Featuring Black history highlights\, poetry and music from across the African Diaspora\, this free event is hosted by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society\, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum\, and the Windsor Essex Caribbean Association. We will publicly recognize the importance of Black History Month as well as encourage the community to participate in the array of Black History Month events hosted locally this year. Thanks to the sponsors and patrons who enable this to be a free event\, including the University of Windsor Black Scholars Institute\, Arbor Memorial\, Women’s Enterprise Skills Training\, Black Women of Forward Action\, and private donors. For information\, contact ecbhrs@gmail.com. \nWhere: Caribbean Centre\, 2410 Central Avenue\, Windsor
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/joint-windsor-essex-black-history-month-kick-off/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20251008T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251009T140447Z
UID:14623-1765117800-1765123200@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Christmas At The Museum
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the season with song and spirit! Join us for Christmas at the Museum on Sunday\, December 7th\, 2025 at 2:30 PM in the historic Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church (277 King Street\, Amherstburg). Enjoy an afternoon of beautiful holiday music and light refreshments. Proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/cam-2025/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="Amherstburg Freedom Museum":MAILTO:curator@amherstburgfreedom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260205T203000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20260130T190000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T203619Z
UID:13832-1770318000-1770323400@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:By the Content of Their Character: Re-Examining Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's Dream in Our Time    
DESCRIPTION:If Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were to issue a report card on the Western world today\, measured against his dream that people be judged not by the colour of their skin\, but by the content of their character\, where would we find ourselves when held against that standard? Together we will examine what Dr. King’s dream requires of us\, and how it calls us to action in our time. The panel is comprised of Bishop Edgar L. Vann\, Dr. Camisha Sibblis\, Elder Lana Talbot\, and Mr. Michael Brown. The panel will be moderated by Dr. John Cappucci. \nFor more information please contact Michael Brown at mbrown@assumptionu.ca \nWhere: Caribbean Centre 2410 Central Ave.
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/christmas-at-the-museum-2024/
LOCATION:Caribbean Centre\, 2410 Central Ave.\, Windsor\, ON\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20251008T202549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T132302Z
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SUMMARY:Crossings And Crossroads with Vaughn Klugh and Christian Vegh
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the museum Sunday\, October 19th at 3:00 p.m. for Crossings and Crossroads with Vaughn Klugh and Christian Vegh\, a live music and storytelling event. This is a free public event\, although donations are welcome: any proceeds benefit the Amherstburg Freedom Museum.  \n\n\n\nSponsored by The Amherstburg Freedom Museum\, The American/Canadian Federation of Musicians and Windsor Federation of Musicians Local #566. \n\n\n\nProfessor Vaughn Klugh lives in Detroit\, Michigan\, and is a Berklee College of Music Grad 1976 (Arranging and Composition). He was the Department Head of the Jazz Guitar Program at the University of Windsor and is a music publisher. Klugh is the author of “Klugh’s 2 The Blues” jazz books for all instruments and teaches guitar RPM Rhythm Education Classes and specializes in arranging Classical\, Big Band and Jazz music. \n\n\n\nKlugh is a lifetime member of the Detroit Federation of Musicians (American Federation of Musicians)\, has travelled the globe with artists including Jimmy Smith\, Milt Jackson\, Marcus Belgraves\, Ray Brown\, The Drifters\, Charles Earling\, Richard Groove Holmes\, Spanky Wilson as well as many famous Motown Artists. He has recorded with Motown legends and even Detroit rappers such as Eminem. \n\n\n\nChristian Vegh (singer/songwriter/producer) lives in Windsor Essex and is a Berklee College of Music Grad 2019 (songwriting/guitar). Vegh has his own studio and has scored movies\, written music for television\, taught “Blues in School” and teaches guitar\, vocals\, songwriting at Elite Studios. He performs (vocals/guitar) with Detroit Band\, Slight Return “Midwest Band of the Year” as well as The Christian Vegh Band and tours with Dame Dash & BluRoc. \n\n\n\nVegh is a member of the Windsor Federation of Musicians (American/Canadian Federation of Musicians) and received the American Federation of Musicians Charles McDaniels International Award and Scholarship and the Memphis Blues Foundation Scholarship.
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/crossings-and-crossroads-with-vaughn-klugh-and-christian-vegh/
LOCATION:Amherstburg Freedom Museum\, 277 King St.\, Amherstburg\, ON\, N9V 2C7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T210000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20250123T191034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T174357Z
UID:14012-1758391200-1758402000@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:50th Anniversary Gala
DESCRIPTION:50th Anniversary Poster Featuring Bishop Paul S Morton\n\n\n\nYou’re invited! On Saturday\, September 20th from 6-9pm\, The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Please save the date and join us for this momentous occasion. Tickets can be purchased here\, and VIP packages are available.\n \nFor sponsorship inquiries please contact curator@amherstburgfreedom.org  \n\n\n \nThe countdown to our 50th anniversary is on!\n\nWhere: Caboto Club
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/50th-anniversary-gala-2/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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ORGANIZER;CN="AFM":MAILTO:curator@amherstburgfreedom.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T234140
CREATED:20250123T174104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T174507Z
UID:13995-1754726400-1754751600@amherstburgfreedom.org
SUMMARY:Walter Perry Emancipation Golf Classic 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this fabulous day of golfing benefitting the Amherstburg Freedom Museum. Registration starts at 7am\, shotgun start at 8am.  \nPurchase tickets here https://amherstburgfreedom.org/golf \nWhere: Coachwood Golf & Country Club
URL:https://amherstburgfreedom.org/event/walter-perry-emancipation-golf-classic-2025/
CATEGORIES:Calendar
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