Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum

Record #: CWD3170
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 18 May 2022

Description

Description (Service) Cultural, historical museum. Includes the Black communities of Oro, Collingwood/Owen Sound, Artemesia (Priceville Black Cemetery) and surrounding settlements.  
 
Offers guided/self guided tours describing the accomplishments of founding Black pioneers and their contribution to Canadian society.  
 
The Museum has several hand crafted model ships, displays and artifacts.  
 
Tour includes a heritage walk, Underground Railroad quilt, African beginnings, pioneer life, farm implements and black memorabilia.  
 
Ample parking and picnic tables are available to visitors.

Service Details

Hours Thu-Sat 10 am-3 pm; Heritage Walk Displays close at 2 pm
Dates: May 26, 2022 - Oct 8, 2022
Areas Served Grey County ; Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk-in for service during season. Call for information. Please call to schedule bus groups.
Languages English
Fees Service ; Entry fee

Address and Location

Located In Community Blue Mountains
Address & Map
241 Clark St
The Blue Mountains, ON
Canada N0H 1J0
 
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Physical Access Partially Accessible - Accessible to large buildings

Contact information

Office Phone 519-599-6226
E-Mail sheffieldblackhistory@gmail.com
Website https://www.sheffieldparkblackhistory.com
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sheffield-Park-Black-History-Museum-1595477574002974
Primary Contact Carolynn and Sylvia Wilson, Owners/Curators
Mailing Address 241 Clark St 
The Blue Mountains, ON 
Canada N0H 1J0

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