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Essex County Weekend
All Jane’s Walk events are free to attend, but registration is required as capacity is limited.
Our schedule:
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Essex County: Friday, April 25 - Sunday, April 27 (see below)
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Windsor-Tecumseh: Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4
About our events:
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Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.
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Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.
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Jane’s Talk & Tours are guided tours of historic buildings. Accessibility varies by tour.
Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.
Fri, Apr 25The Jack Miner Migratory Bird SanctuaryTalk & Tour: Soak in the history of pioneer conservationist, Jack Miner, by touring Jack's homestead, exploring the Jack Miner Museum, surveying Jack's property, and observing bird banding processes in our stadium. (FULL)
Fri, Apr 25Kingsville Military MuseumJane's Talk: Explore, in chronological order, the diverse architectural styles of homes and buildings in Kingsville.
Fri, Apr 25John R. Park HomesteadJane's Walk: Join the Homestead's Curator, Kristin Ives, on a walk through some of the Homestead's most significant structures and discover their avian residents. Have a chance to see and learn about these special species up-close!
Fri, Apr 25Across from St. Paul's Anglican ChurchJane's Walk: Take a stroll down one of Essex Centre's oldest neighbourhood and learn more about conservation plans for the area. (FULL)
Fri, Apr 25Historic Essex Train StationTalk & Tour: Walk where the tracks were laid! Learn how and why Essex Railway Station became MCR Depot. (FULL)
Fri, Apr 25Outside of the Town of Essex BuildingJane's Walk: A walk through Essex Centre, talking about the challenges and opportunities of affordable housing in rural and small communities.
Fri, Apr 25Cottam United ChurchJane's Walk: Learn the early history of the Cottam community along the Talbot Trail. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Caffeine and CoJane's Walk: Learn what happened when the British military no longer needed Fort Malden. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Outside of Park House museum (Navy Yard)Découvrez des reproductions d’œuvres d’art de la collection d’Art Windsor-Essex, installées à l’extérieur à Amherstburg. Joignez-vous à nous pour une promenade guidée afin de trouver les reproductions et en apprendre davantage sur les artistes et sur leur lien avec la terre.
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Ferry CompanyJane's Walk: Take a ferry ride to Bois Blanc Island and learn about the Rebellions of 1837, the Boblo Island Amusement Park, and the future of the island. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Branch: Essex County LibraryTalk & Tour: A tour of the Amherstburg Branch of the Essex County Library. Check out its history and its relevance to the community.
Sat, Apr 26The Bank TheatreTalk & Tour: Performing Arts at The Bank Theatre! Take a tour of this historic Bank of Montreal transformed into a state of the performing arts venue. Experience the stage, enjoy a tour of the theatre including green room and costume room.
Sat, Apr 26Outside of Amherstburg LibraryJane's Walk: Step back in time and explore the rich Black history of Amherstburg on this guided walking tour.. Along the way, you will learn about the Underground Railroad, the Black residents who built a thriving community and the notable businesses and individuals who shaped Amherstburg’s history.
Sat, Apr 26St. John the Evangelist Anglican ChurchJane's Walk: Take a walk along Clark St. E. and Nelson to learn about the architecture and interesting people who lived there in the late 1800s and early 1900s. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Stella Maris SchoolJane's Walk: In the 20th Century, the citizens of Amherstburg saw several industries arrive in town. While many of these enterprises no longer exist, they live on through the lasting impact they’ve left on the community.
Sat, Apr 26Amherstburg Freedom MuseumJane's Walk: Explore Black settlement and activity in Amherstburg, with a focus on the lives of Freedom Seekers (those escaping enslavement and persecution in the United States) and their descendants who built their lives in our region. (FULL)
Sat, Apr 26Outside of Leamington United ChurchJane's Walk: Join the Windsor/Essex Branch of the ACO for a stroll in Leamington as we discuss the role of heritage and cultural touchstones in sustainable streetscapes.
Sat, Apr 26Migrant Worker Community ProgramJane's Walk: Join The Migrant Worker Community Program for a guided walking tour exploring the experiences of migrant workers and the resources available to them.
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