Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum
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Record #:
CWD3170
Last Modified:
29 Apr 2024
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 | |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible - Accessible to large buildings |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-599-6226 |
| sheffieldblackhistory@gmail.com | |
| Website | https://www.sheffieldparkblackhistory.com |
| Social Media |  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 |