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Chatham - Heritage
room/WISH Centre
177 King St Chatham
http://www.mnsi.net/~wishc/
In the early 1800's five black families settled along McGregor's
Creek in the tiny town of Chatham, then known as the Forks.
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Photo courtesy of
Cousin
Kathleen’s
Guide Service
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The village soon became a haven
for runaway slaves. By 1850 a third of the population of Chatham
was of African descent. The town of Chatham
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a major center of African
American society. This is where John Brown recruited participants
for his Harper’s Ferry
Raid at the John Brown Convention in 1858. Many important historical
figures have lived in Chatham.
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society's collection of local artifacts, genealogical
information and general research materials is located in the Heritage Room at
the W.I.S.H. Centre. The Heritage Room provides visitors with the history of
Chatham's Black Community after escaping slavery. Their achievements and their
struggles are chronicled through dramatizations, slide presentations and videos. |
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The
opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada. |
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