The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
29 Reviews
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday9 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–2 PM
About the Business
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+15193523565
177 King St E, Chatham, ON N7M 3N1
Hours
- Thursday9 AM–4 PM
- Friday9 AM–4 PM
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
- Monday9 AM–2 PM
- Tuesday9 AM–2 PM
- Wednesday9 AM–2 PM
Features
- Wheelchair-accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible washroom
- Good for kids
- Washroom
- Family-friendly
- Restaurant
Recommended Reviews
Ysheena Lyles
03.10.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
Knowledgeable staff that is very passionate about Chatham's history. Need to add a little more to the tour.
Sebastian Jackson
02.10.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum is home to a museum and archive sharing the early Black history of the Chatham area."The Staff are knowledgeable
Kenneth Purscell
01.10.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
We found this place by sheer accident! And it is so worth discovering. As clueless US citizens we lost track of those escaping on the Underground Railroad after they crossed the border. Chatham, it turns out is one of the important places they went. The museum celebrates that community and its heritage. The displays do an excellent job of summarizing founders, recognizing talents, and describing troubles. There's a great story about the baseball team. And the walking tour was super informative and answered so many questions--even some that were off topic. Wish I could give you all 6 stars.
Gary Caldwell
23.09.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
It is amazIng what you can learn at this museum in about an hour, about a history of people not in main stream educational and history books. The true history offered here dispels myths and makes you more curious about the past and creates a backdrop for the present. It is a proud history that a few proudly protect, preserve, and kindly share in this quaint museum.
Emma Vandermeer
01.09.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
What a hidden gem in the Chatham community. A gold mine of valuable information. With such friendly, and knowledgeable staff members, and volunteers one could easily spend weeks in this place. With the most organized archives I’ve seen in my museum experiences, this place is truly an anchor in the Chatham Community.
Ian Kennedy
12.08.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
Filled with an important history, stories of oppression, triumph, and the fight for freedom. The staff here work tirelessly to shine light on our collective truth, and a visit to the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum is an important stop to building a more inclusive and equitable community and country.
Maple City Girl
24.07.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
Great little Museum. The Walking Tour is a great addition. Unfortunately the city is good at tearing down old buildings however it is very interesting to see where things were and envision old Chatham.They also have a BIG family history collection which is awesome for those who love genealogy, students and researchers. The staff is very knowledgeable, extremely friendly and if they didn’t know an answer they would look it up to find out the correct information. VERY well organized research centre.Definitely recommend visiting here.
Chantelle Rodrigues
22.07.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
A great museum to visit, with very welcoming staff members. I learned so much while I was there. The extensive archives are a wonderful resource for researchers, genealogists, and students alike.
Shenieka Kocur
20.07.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
We had the pleasure of doing the full tour with Mrs. Wright on Friday afternoon. It was such a pleasure to learn about black history in Chatham-Kent. We were transported back in time and brought up to present day with information, personal stories and a walking tour around the downtown area. This tour was so powerful and Mrs.Wright was a reminder of the beauty, strength and courage of the African diaspora in Canada. Highly recommended.
Elizabeth Abbott
19.07.2023
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum
I spent a couple of hours at the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and realized I could spend weeks there! The staff are fantastic, knowledgeable and super helpful. There are reams of documents and the museum has a treasure lode of items of great interest to researchers. Really impressed with the museum and will be returning as soon as I can.
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177 King St E, Chatham, ON N7M 3N1
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum