Elgin Settlement News Today

Reflecting on her 25 years as curator of the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum in Chatham-Kent, Ont., Shannon Prince says the museum now sees more visitors than ever.

100th Buxton Homecoming: Celebrating history where many slaves found freedom

100th Buxton Homecoming: Celebrating history where many slaves found freedom

100th Buxton Homecoming: Celebrating history where many slaves found freedom

New Ontario heritage plaques were unveiled in Moose Factory to replace one from 1964 which presented a colonial perspective of local history

If you find yourself in any of these places, schedule a visit to learn more about the rich Black history and culture.

A longtime museum curator and a group of local filmmakers are being honoured for their work preserving the history of the Underground Railroad in southwestern Ontario.

Learn about these Canadian communities and settlements that marked the end of a persons journey via the Underground Railroad.

Along with the much-needed change of scenery, those trips reminded us that there is so much of our home province we still need to explore.  These five spots are just a few of the places and spaces that wowed over the last few years. As you’re planning your next trip, these getaways a quick drive from Toronto may be exactly what you’re looking for.

We head west of Toronto to learn about the Underground Railroad and those that helped free slaves.