Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum

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View several granite monuments inscribed with names of early settlers. Enjoy a unique Heritage Walk with a natural forested area, several buildings with displays of the Great Lakes, hand carved model ships, sports medal collection of the Late Ray Lewis, military service, church, school, the Doll House and Black Memorabilia.


241 Clark Street
Clarksburg,  ON
N0H 1J0

(519) 599-6226 (Voice)



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Keywords: It was the dream of Howard Sheffield to gather and preserve the history of his ancestors and share with the family. Community friends also became interested in the history of the black pioneers and settlers of Collingwood and the surrounding areas. His collection of family photos and artifacts attracted donations of more items from white families who grew up with the original homesteaders. Interest increased and various cultural artifacts were donated to Howard's project. Sheffield Park Museum now became Sheffield Park Black History & Cultural Museum. The museum includes pioneer life and times, the social networking of a community and the preservation of past generations. Howard Sheffield's dream was to keep the events of the past visible so we, and future generations, would ne
Primary category: Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions  (71219)
Secondary category: Museums (71211)
Number of employees: 1 to 4
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