The Amherstburg Freedom Museum, previously known as ‘the North American Black Historical Museum’, is located in Amherstburg, Ontario, Canada. It is a community-based, non-profit museum that tells the story of African-Canadians’ history and contributions. Founded in 1975 by local residents of Amherstburg, it preserves, presents artifacts and tells the story of African-Canadians’ journey and contributions, by preserving and presenting artifacts that educate and inspire.

The Bicentennial Branch is the meeting place of the descendants of those families who relocated to Essex & Kent Counties of Southwestern Ontario or the adjacent United States as a result of their loyalty of the British Crown during the American Revolutionary War (1775-1783). The branch also has members who are proven descendants of other Loyalists that settled in the Niagara area, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia.

The Canadian Transportation Museum and Heritage Village is situated on a 100 acre site housing one of the largest transportation museums in Ontario, a Heritage Village with over 20 buildings dating from 1700s-1920s, the only Ambulance museum in Canada, and a 50s themed diner.

The Chatham-Kent Museum has selective artifacts of local and national significance. Through exhibitions, public programs, educational tours, and a museum gift shop, the museum staff [...]

The Chimczuk Museum is a premier museum destination that houses permanent exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy, and the development of The City of Windsor. The site also features a state-of-the-art Children’s Gallery and Learning Space with opportunities for hands-on exploration for our young and young at heart, two galleries for travelling and temporary exhibitions, and a gift shop with fantastic souvenirs for guests of all ages.

 The Comber & District Historical Society Museum is located approximately 4 km. south of Comber on Hwy 77 in what was formally known as S.S. #8 Maple Grove Public School.  Proudly displayed in the Museum are artifacts from our region's past.

The Duff-Baby House was built in 1798 and is named for its first two owners, Alexander Duff and James Baby. It is recognized among the most significant late eighteenth-century landmarks in Upper Canada. Les Amis Duff-Baby, a local volunteer group, works with Museum Windsor to provide access to the centre, the house, and the site.

The Essex & Community Historical Research Society is a non-profit, charitable organization that is dedicated to documenting and preserving the rich history of Essex and surrounding communities within Essex County.

The Essex County Black Historical Research Society works towards research, preservation, promotion and advancement of the Black (African-Canadian) history of the Windsor-Essex County area. Information [...]

The Essex County Branch of Ontario Ancestors, The Ontario Genealogical Society, is dedicated to assisting those who are interested in researching their ancestral roots in Essex County, Ontario, Canada. We are passionate in family history and ancestral discovery and are here to provide guidance, resources, and encouragement to all those seeking to learn more about their genealogical roots.

The Essex County Steam And Gas Engine Museum Our goals for our organization are simple…. 1. To operate a public museum of late 19th century [...]

The Mennonites in Essex and Kent Counties have had a strong historical awareness ever since their arrival in 1925. A joint history committee was established by the Leamington United Mennonite Church and the North Leamington United Mennonite Church in the early 1970s to preserve their history.

The location of the British stronghold on the Detroit frontier during the War of 1812 and the Rebellions of 1837-1838, Fort Malden National Historic Site, in Amherstburg, Ontario opens a fascinating doorway into Canada’s early military history.

Franco-Ontarian Research Centre (FORC), founded in 1982, an archive and photo collection made up of more than 5,000 documents (birth directories, obits, books, photos / [...]

The Gibson Gallery is located in South Western Ontario's historic town of Amherstburg. This former Michigan Central Railroad Station, ca. 1896, has been renovated to its original Romanesque glory featuring towering ceilings, hardwood floors and beveled glass windows. A full season of exhibits showcasing Essex County artists, travelling exhibits from Ontario museums and galleries and an Artisan Shoppe make the heritage building a vital center for the visual arts, offering art and craft lessons, an artist guild and three needle art guilds.

Established in 1971, the Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society (HEIRS) is located in Harrow, Ontario, Canada. Our mission is to: * preserve local and family history; * encourage research into local and family history; and * encourage the preservation of historical artifacts and buildings.

The Heritage Essex Museum at the historic Essex Railway Station Museum is in the Town of Essex, Ontario, located at: 87 Station Street

Located in Kingsville, Ontario, Canada, Ontario’s most southern town, The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary is home to countless migrating geese and ducks. In the spring and the fall, the grounds will be filled with birds passing through using the sanctuary as a safe resting place for food, water, and shelter.

The Museum includes a Historic Walkway; the Walls Family Cemetery; the Peace Chapel; the Simcoe Building, a two story log cabin built in 1798; and, the focal point of the site, the Homestead of John Freeman Walls.