Please join us for a walking tour of the Sheffield Black History Museum.  We will start with an introduction by owner Carolynn Wilson, niece of Howard Sheffield, whose dream was to gather and preserve the history of the 40,000 slaves who went underground to escape from the United States.  You may be familiar with a book about this called, "The Underground Railroad". 

The tour provides a walk around where you will visit the replicas of of the shops and businesses these pioneers built:  a Barber Shop, Tailor Shop, Dress Shop and Hair Salon, Iron Works, Tool Shop and more.  At the end of the tour, you will visit the Doll Shop with a display of the hand made dolls with 

You will leave enhanced by the history of the early Black Pioneers who risked their lives to escape slavery and build a life for themselves in many areas of Ontario, including Collingwood. 

A ride in a golf cart will be provided for those who are unable to do the walk. 

Date:  Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. (no deadline to leave)

Cost:  $5.50 

Optional Lunch: Corner Cafe & Grill, Thornbury.  Order and pay at the restaurant. 

Organized by Pat T. and Linda G. 

Tickets are non-refundable.  If you are unable to attend, it is your responsibility to find a replacement and have the replacement refund you for the ticket price.  The organizer may be able to help you with this by providing a list of members on the waitlist.