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Uncle Tom's Cabin Historical Site contains items and documents commemorates the life of Reverend Josiah Henson. Henson worked as a slave for 41 years and escaped to Upper Canada in 1830 through the Underground Railroad. Over the next couple of years Henson contributed to the anti-slavery movement and eventually opened a refuge and a school for former slaves. A book about his life, Uncle Tom's Cabin, was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and outlines his life work.
Address: 29251 Uncle Tom's Road, RR#5 Dresden Ontario Canada N0P 1M0
 1 519 683-2978
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This railway station was constructed in 1887 and was restored and re-opened in 1994. The railway station now acts as a museum of sort, with exhibits, artifacts a unique gift shop and more.
Address: 87 Station Street Essex Ontario Canada N8M 2C5
1 519 776-9800
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Off the shores of Leamington lie over 200 shipwrecks. To protect the resource's historical value local authorities created the ErieQuest Marine Heritage Area. The group is currently providing interpretive resources onshore and placing buoys above important wrecks for divers.
Address: 72 Talbot St. West Leamington ON CAN N8H 1M4
 Send an Email 1 519 326-2711
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Sandwich First Baptist Church National Historic Site
This church was built in 1851 to accommodate the growing number of Black refugee slaves fleeing the United States.
Address: . Windsor ON Canada
1 519 252-4917
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Built in 1904-1906 for Edward Chandler Walker the son of the distiller Hiram Walker, this magnificent home is available for business and private rental. Public touring hours vary thru the year -- call to confirm.
Address: 1899 Niagara Windsor ON N8Y 1K3
1 519 253-2365
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This land was a terminal of the famous "Underground Railroad". Travel a historic walkway, visit log cabins dating back to 1798 and 1846. Hear the story of Walls' journey to 'freedom' in Canada. Please call to make reservations.
Address: East Puce Rd. County Rd. 25 Windsor ON N8X 1M4
1 519 727-6555
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Built in 1904-1906 in the Tudor-Jacobean style of English manor homes, the 36-room home designed by noted Detroit archirect Albert Kahn includes a Great Hall with an elaborate staircase, Drawing Room, Carrara marble fireplace and a Butler's Pantry with silver sinks. Public tour hours vary - please call to confirm.
Address: 1899 Niagara Street Windsor ON N8Y 1K3
1 519 253-2365
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Hours: 10am-5pm daily, during off season please call to confirm times.
The heritage centre offers an introduction to the Pelee Island's unique natural and human history. Exhibits feature rare flora and fauna, prehistoric artifacts, early navigation, the bountiful evidence of local shipwrecks and a new exhibit on the history of Middle Island.
Address: 1073 West Shore Rd. Pelee Island ON N0R 1M0
1 519 724-2291
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Built in 1798 overlooking the Detroit river, the Gordon House is fully restored and is the headquarters for the Project H.M.S. Detroit, which has undertaken to build and maintain a full-size sailing replica of the ship. It houses a Marine exhibit.
Address: 268 Dalhousie Street Amherstburg ON Canada N9V 2Z2
Send an Email 1 519 736-1133
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An 18th century outpost of the British Empire with original earthworks, restored barrack, museum and orientation centre. Site focuses on the War of 1812 and the Upper Canada Rebellion of 1837-1839.
Address: 100 Laird Avenue Amherstburg ON
Send an Email (6) 1 519 736-5416
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Rodney Jail
Built in 1890, the tiny Rodney Jail is North America's oldest and smallest jail and still bears its original steel bar cell doors. Visitors can visit the jail, which is currently used as a visitor information center, from the May 24th weekend through Labour Day.
Address: 135 Queen St. Rodney ON CAN
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This homestead offers visitors a glimpse of the 1850's. The costumed staff can be seen sewing, spinning, cooking in the fireplace, making candles or demonstrating other skills typical of that era. Please call for current rates and seasonal events.
Address: County Rd.50 @ Iler Road on Lake Erie Essex ON N9Y 2E8
1 519 738-2029
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Petrolia Discovery
Petrolia Discovery is a 19th century public oil field with 19 producing wells. Visitors can watch firsthand as oil bubbles to the surface. Displays further explain the history of the area. Guided or self-guided tours are available. Open from May through November.
Address: 4381 Petrolia Line Petrolia ON
1 519 882-0897
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