Chatham-Kent Historical Society

About

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society is home to the Black Mecca Museum, in the Downtown Area of Chatham

Story

Located inside the JG Taylor Community Centre - also known as the WISH Centre:

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society, a Non-Profit Organization is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Chatham-Kent’s Black Community and their influence across North America. Our organization aims to educate the residents of Chatham-Kent and visitors about the legacy left by the early Black pioneers and refugees who helped to build the city.

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society will continue to promote the Chatham-Kent areas most important and prominent Black Histories.

Our museum was last renovated and redesigned in 2005; self-guided or walking tours are available. The exhibit includes special interest artifacts, audio-interactive figures of prominent Blacks of early Chatham and a wide range of primary and secondary resources.

If you are looking to book a Group Weekend Tour please contact us to set it up. Depending on availability and a "Guarantee of Appearance" we can make it work for your group.

Mission

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society is dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the history of Chatham-Kent’s Black Community and their influence across North America. Our organization aims to educate the residents of Chatham-Kent and visitors about the legacy left by the early Black pioneers and refugees who helped to build the city.

Products

The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society Houses a Gift Shop full of books about the CK Area's Black History as well as other areas at various affordable prices.

Self Guided Tours: By Donation
Walking Tours: $6

CASH ONLY, we DO NOT accept Credit/Debit Cards