History

History

Black History Month: Museums in Essex County

Southwestern Ontario was an open door to freedom in Canada for those Black fugitives who were able to make the journey on the Underground Railroad. Essex County is fortunate to have two museums dedicated to local Black history. Amherstburg Freedom Museum The Amherstburg Freedom Museum was formerly known as the North […]

History

Bygone Days – The Kingsville Bingo Palace

This Kingsville Bingo Palace, which stood at 40 Main Street West, closed its doors in 2003 after owner Robert Dowd could not negotiate a new lease agreement.  Dowd’s business was also facing an additional obstacle — new legislation that would restrict smoking in public and work places. The Kingsville Bingo […]