Upcoming Exhibition - Black History is Canadian History TMHC is proud to support the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS) in their efforts to produce their first traveling national exhibit. As they celebrate their 40th anniversary, the OBHS "aims to present aspects of the over 400-year presence of Blacks in Canada." With stops planned for Halifax, Toronto and Vancouver, the exhibit will feature contemporary perspectives on history through interviews, photographs, videos, music and more. You can help support this important initiative by contributing to the OBHS's gofundme page. Stay tuned as details about scheduling and programming emerge. [siteorigin_widget class="SiteOrigin_Widget_Image_Widget"][/siteorigin_widget]

Upcoming Black History in Ontario Events 2018 is shaping up as an exciting year for Black History events in the region. We thought we'd share several upcoming events, a couple of which have some interesting archaeological connections. Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center Grand Opening When: May 4 - May 12, 2018 Where: 825 Depot Avenue West, Niagara Falls, New York 14305 On Sunday, May 6, 2018, archaeologist, historian and award-winning author Karolyn Smardz-Frost will be speaking about her recent research on the Cataract Hotel and its connections to the story-line of her new book Steal Away Home, a biography of Cecelia Reynolds. The Cataract Hotel was an important stop on the Underground Railroad and where Cecelia and many other freedom-seekers made their way to Canada. In 2015, Timmins Martelle…