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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:

About our events:

  • Jane’s Walks are hour-long, guided walking tours.

  • Jane’s Talks are seated presentations hosted in wheelchair-accessible community spaces.

  • Jane’s Talk & Tours are guided tours of historic buildings. Accessibility varies by tour.
     

Please refer to individual event descriptions for specific accessibility notes.

  •  Banding Together: The History and Legacy of Jack Miner & His  Sanctuary
     Banding Together: The History and Legacy of Jack Miner & His  Sanctuary
    Fri, Apr 25
    The Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary
    Talk & 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.
  • Kingsville Architecture: From Log Cabins to a Postmodern Mall
    Kingsville Architecture: From Log Cabins to a Postmodern Mall
    Fri, Apr 25
    Kingsville Military Museum
    Jane's Talk: Explore, in chronological order, the diverse architectural styles of homes and buildings in Kingsville.
  • Swifts and Swallows - Sharing Built Heritage with Birds
    Swifts and Swallows - Sharing Built Heritage with Birds
    Fri, Apr 25
    John R. Park Homestead
    Jane'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!
  • Alice in Wonderland: A Stroll Down Historic Alice Street
    Alice in Wonderland: A Stroll Down Historic Alice Street
    Fri, Apr 25
    Across from St. Paul's Anglican Church
    Jane's Walk: Take a stroll down one of Essex Centre's oldest neighbourhood and learn more about conservation plans for the area.
  •  Rails to the Essex Railway Station
     Rails to the Essex Railway Station
    Fri, Apr 25
    Historic Essex Train Station
    Talk & Tour: Walk where the tracks were laid! Learn how and why Essex Railway Station became MCR Depot.
  • Housing Affordability and Small Communities
    Housing Affordability and Small Communities
    Fri, Apr 25
    Outside of the Town of Essex Building
    Jane's Walk: A walk through Essex Centre, talking about the challenges and opportunities of affordable housing in rural and small communities.
  •  Oh, the things you'll learn about Cottam!
     Oh, the things you'll learn about Cottam!
    Fri, Apr 25
    Cottam United Church
    Jane's Walk: Learn the early history of the Cottam community along the Talbot Trail.
  • After the Army
    After the Army
    Sat, Apr 26
    Caffeine and Co
    Jane's Walk: Learn what happened when the British military no longer needed Fort Malden.
  • French Tour: Look Again! Outside: Amherstburg
    French Tour: Look Again! Outside: Amherstburg
    Sat, Apr 26
    Outside 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.
  • Bois Blanc Island – From The Rebellions of 1837 to Boblo and Today
    Bois Blanc Island – From The Rebellions of 1837 to Boblo and Today
    Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Ferry Company
    Jane'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)
  •  Off the Books  - Amherstburg Branch Library Uncovered
     Off the Books  - Amherstburg Branch Library Uncovered
    Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Branch: Essex County Library
    Talk & Tour: A tour of the Amherstburg Branch of the Essex County Library. Check out its history and its relevance to the community.
  •  Beyond the River: The Underground Railroad & Black Community in Amherstburg
     Beyond the River: The Underground Railroad & Black Community in Amherstburg
    Sat, Apr 26
    Outside of Amherstburg Library
    Jane'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.
  • Performing Arts at The Bank Theatre!
    Performing Arts at The Bank Theatre!
    Sat, Apr 26
    The Bank Theatre
    Talk & 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.
  • Leamington’s Early History:  Clark and Nelson Street
    Leamington’s Early History:  Clark and Nelson Street
    Sat, Apr 26
    St. John the Evangelist Anglican Church
    Jane'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.
  • The Impact of Industry: Amherstburg in the 20th Century
    The Impact of Industry: Amherstburg in the 20th Century
    Sat, Apr 26
    Stella Maris School
    Jane'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.
  • It Happened In Amherstburg: Black History In Amherstburg
    It Happened In Amherstburg: Black History In Amherstburg
    Sat, Apr 26
    Amherstburg Freedom Museum
    Jane'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.
  • Every Town Needs a Tomato
    Every Town Needs a Tomato
    Sat, Apr 26
    Outside of Leamington United Church
    Jane'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.
  • Migrant Workers in Leamington Walking Tour
    Migrant Workers in Leamington Walking Tour
    Sat, Apr 26
    Migrant Worker Community Program
    Jane'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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