On Saturday, August 28th at 4 p.m., the Amherstburg Freedom Museum will host Celebrating Progress: A Celebration of Emancipation Day on the grounds of the museum. This event recognizes the 187th anniversary of the Abolition of Slavery in Canada in 1834 and the federal recognition of Emancipation Day in Canada. Join us at this outdoor event at the […]
Come join us for free admission on our birthday! Tours must be booked in advance by calling the museum at 519-736-5433. Where: Online via our Facebook Page
Join us for our monthly Facebook Live Black History Presentation. Where: Amherstburg Freedom Museum 277 King Street Amherstbur
Join us for our monthly Facebook Live Black History Presentation Where: Online via our Facebook Page
Join us for our monthly Facebook Live Black History Presentation Where: Online via our Facebook Page
Panel discussion on the International Underground Railroad Memorial (dedicated Oct. 20, 2001) followed by the ECBHRS Annual General Meeting. On October 20, 2001, the International Underground Railroad Memorial (Gateway to Freedom in Detroit and Tower of Freedom in Windsor) by sculptor Ed Dwight was unveiled as part of the Detroit tricentennial celebrations. Join us for […]
Join us on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021 at 7pm for a Virtual Paint Night with Julie's Paint Party. Tickets are $30. Please contact us for special pricing for children. To register, please go to afmpaintnight.givesmart.com Where: Virtual Paint Night Hosted VIA Zoom
Join us on Thursday, November 11th at 1pm for "Fighting a Double War: Remembering Windsor's Unsung Black Heroes Who Fought Fascism Overseas and Racism at Home." This presentation will be given by Shantelle Browning-Morgan & Catherine MacDonald who argue Black Canadians had to fight two battles in the 1940s: racism and war. The purpose of […]
Join us for our monthly Facebook Live Black History Presentation Where: Online via our Facebook Page
Join us for this annual Christmas treat as we ring in the holiday season with music and fellowship. Stay tuned for more information. Where: TBA
Join us for our monthly Facebook Live Black History Presentation Where: Microsoft Teams
This free virtual event features local Black history highlights, the release of the 2022 Windsor-Essex Black History Month Activity Schedule, music and poetry. This year's focus is on historic Black women of excellence. Co-hosted by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Windsor West Indian Association, and Black Women of Forward Action. […]
