The North American Black Historical Museum and Cultural
Centre was incorportated by founder Melvin (Mac) Simpson
October 29, 1975. Following extensive fundraising and restoration
efforts the new site opened to the public. The
Site seeks to preserve and promote Black history, community
and culture. The site features
the restored Taylor
Log Cabin,
the Cultural
Centre and the Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church adjacent
to museum. The Nazrey Church, built in
1848 of hand laid fieldstone and founded by Bishop Willis Nazrey.
Refugees stayed in the Church as temporary housing and it served
as a school and social centre. The Nazrey AME Church was the first
still standing black site to receive recognition as a National
Historic Site in 1999.
The
opinions and interpretations in this publication are those of the author
and do not necessarily reflect those of the Government of Canada.
