The Guelph Black Heritage Society

The Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the history, culture, and contributions of Black communities in Guelph and Wellington County.

Their purpose is to perserve the historical significance of the British Methodish Episcopal (BME) Church by creating a cultural, historical and social centre within Guelph and Wellington County. The BME Church has stood at 83 Essex Street since 1880. The BME was built by formerly enslaved Black individuals and their descendants who arrived in the area via the Underground Railroad.

The Guelph BME Church building has been renamed Heritage Hall in 2012.

 

Topics

Culture, Heritage and Arts

Collection includes:

  • Heritage building
  • Tours
  • Events
  • Community Hub

Archive address

Guelph Black Heritage Society

83 Essex Street
Guelph, ON
N1H 3K9

The Archive

Guelph BME (British Methodist Episcopal) Church 1880
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