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 […]
This free event features local Black history highlights, the release of the 2023 Windsor-Essex Black History Month Activity Schedule, music and poetry. Co-hosted by the Essex County Black Historical Research Society, Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Windsor West Indian Association, and Black Women of Forward Action. This FREE event will feature Black history highlights, the release […]
Dept. of History, University of Windsor & the Essex County Black Historical Research Society presents, "Beyond Freedom - Black North American border crossers in the Emancipation Generation," with Dr. Adam Arenson, Manhattan College. Where: Performance Hall, SoCA Armouries, 37 University Ave. East
With the generous support of FedDev Ontario, the Essex County Black Historical Research Society has commissioned three new murals near the intersection of Erie and Mercer Streets, in the heart of the McDougall Street Corridor, downtown Windsor’s traditional Black neighbourhood. Artists Jermaine Baylis, Ed Irmen, and DERKZ were selected to commemorate the rich Black history […]
SAVE THE DATE! The 2024 Windsor-Essex Joint Black History Month Kick-Off will be happening on January 26th at 7pm at The Caribbean Centre (2410 Central Avenue, Windsor). Where: The Caribbean Centre (2410 Central Avenue, Windsor). When: 7pm
On Monday, January 29th at 7:00 p.m. Essex County Black Historical Research Society and Leddy Library - University of Windsor will launch Across the River to Freedom, a project that features three short documentaries, a website, curriculum resources, and a Sandwich Black history walking tour. Happening at Mackenzie Hall, 3277 Sandwich St. W., Windsor. All […]
