North American Black Historical Museum Inc. Insider's Look

Nazrey AME Church

Nazrey AME Church

Come visit the Nazrey AME Church National Historic Site of Canada.

In 1848, refugees from American slavery built this church by hand to serve Amherstburg's growing Black community. It is named for Bishop Nazrey, who led many congregrations.

This evocative stone chapel speaks to the faith of the Underground Railroad refugees and to thier committment to build lives as free Canadians.

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