The Elman W. Campbell Museum presents: "Passage to Freedom: Secrets of the Underground Railroad" at Newmarket Old Town Hall February 7 to 27, 2018 in recognition of Black History Month. In the 1850s, approximately 40,000 Black refugees entered Canada from the United States. This interactive travelling exhibit from the Welland historical Museum explores slavery, the Underground Railroad, a secret network that assisted fugitive slaves escape to freedom in Canada, and the challenges escaped slaves faced once in Canada.
Hours:
Tuesday through Friday: 4-8p.m.
Saturdays: 2-4p.m.
Open to Schools by Appointment Only: (Tues and Thurs) 9a.m.-12p.m.
Guided tours: Wed and Fri evenings 4-8p.m., Saturday afternoons 2p.m.
Generously sponsored by the Department of Canadian Heritage Museums Assistance Program, and the Downtown Welland Development Board.
- 134 Main Street South, Newmarket, ON, L3Y 3Y7
- Tel: 905-953-5314
Museum Hours:
- Tuesday to Saturday, 10 AM to 12 noon and 1 to 4 PM Contact: Whitney Broydell
