THE PARENTING BIZ

Mary-Katherine Whelan is the Curator/Administrator of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, 277 King Street. The museum celebrates the area’s Black history with special events, exhibits and artifacts, which tell the story of African Canadians, their journey to freedom and their contributions to society. Photo by Rod Denis.

Museum Collection, the artwork features a mix of styles, techniques, and subject matter related to the Black experience.

All the events listed above can be found on: AmherstburgFreedom.org/event.

In addition, the Amherstburg Freedom Museum has several offerings during the month of February including a temporary exhibit in their permanent gallery — Going Beyond Religion: The Activism and Community Service of Black Churches in Amherstburg and Colchester, 1826-1955.

You can also join them virtually on

February 16 at 2 p.m. for their Black History Series presentation, featuring Dr. Nadia Prendergast, Seyedeh-Samin Barakati, Fabliha Awal, Caitlin Cosgrove and Adedayo Adegbola, who discuss nursing and anti-Black racism in healthcare. (ow.ly/8VFi50M5JQH)

The Amherstburg Freedom Museum is open Tuesday to Friday from noon to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for students/seniors and $30 for families (please inquire about group rates).

For more information on the museum refer to: AmherstburgFreedom.org.

Honouring Black History Every Day Of The Year

Whether you’re looking for fun and educational activities to do with the kids or an event to attend during Black History Month, or you’re looking to get more involved in the community, we hope this article has pointed you in the right direction.

Whatever you choose to do, make sure you do it in a respectful and open minded manner.

And remember to keep teaching your kids about Black history all year long . . . not just in February! It will help them value and respect Black history and people, finally bringing us all together as one.