Buxton National Historic Site & Museum

05/31/2026

We are thrilled to have contributed artifacts, community stories, familiar voices, and music to the Close the Conflict exhibit at the Canadian War Museum.
A special congratulations to Bryan Prince and Shannon Prince, whose guidance, knowledge, and expertise helped shape this remarkable exhibition.
If you are in the area, we encourage you to visit and experience this powerful exhibit, which brings history to life through artifacts, stories, music, and the voices of those connected to these important legacies.

Now Open! 🎉

Close to Conflict – Canada and the American Civil War is an exhibition that explores the ways that the American Civil War (1861-1865) shaped Canadian society, politics and military ― and why its legacies still matter today.

📅 On view until February 28, 2027

Plan your visit 👉 https://www.warmuseum.ca/plan-your-visit

05/28/2026

Registration is now open for the 2026 Buxton History & Genealogy Conference!
Join us as we kick off the 103rd Buxton Homecoming Celebration themed “The Power of Community.”
Explore the roots of freedom, family, and community through a day of inspiring presentations, genealogy, history, and meaningful conversation alongside historians, educators, descendants, and community members.
Featuring presentations by:
Benita Law
Kenn Stanton
Ken Johnston
Buxton Education Panel Discussion moderated by Funke Aladejebi.
Special Lunch experience provided by YaYa’s Kitchen.
Conference begins at 9:30 AM
Registration & morning coffee begin at 9:00 AM
Registration Includes:
Morning coffee and a hot catered lunch.
Early Bird Registration (before June 15): $50
Pre-Registration (after June 15): $60
Tickets at the Door: $70
Schedule and speaker updates coming soon.
Register here: https://www.zeffy.com/.../buxton-history-and-genealogy...

05/28/2026

Thank you to the Errol Public School group for visiting the museum this week.

You guys had great questions and showed strong interest throughout the tour, and we enjoyed learning more about Canadian Black History with you.

We hope you continue to learn and come back to visit soon!

05/27/2026

We would like to extend a big thank you to the Global Leadership Academy for visiting the museum this week!

You guys brought great energy and questions that helped make the tour inspiring and impactful. We hope you enjoyed the tour and are looking forward to having you guys back!

Good job! Good job!

05/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming our Co-Op student, Sezira, to the Buxton National Historic Site & Museum!

Sezira’s focus is in Horticulture, and she is the talent behind all of the beautiful flowers you’ll see around our site this season. Her hard work and creativity are already helping make our grounds look amazing!

Next on her list? A fruit and vegetable garden that will continue to grow and enhance the museum experience. We are excited to have her as part of our team and look forward to seeing her projects come to life.

05/25/2026

Happy Monday, everyone!

With the field trip season upon us, we would like to remind everyone to book tours before visiting the museum. Please call in advance to plan a date and time to confirm there will be no conflict of schedules. We encourage and appreciate everyone who chooses to book a tour with the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum!

05/24/2026

Congratulations to Gwendolyn Robinson on being recognized and honoured by the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum for her outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to preserving and sharing Black history in Chatham-Kent and beyond.
Through her dedication, passion, and years of service, Gwendolyn has helped ensure that the stories, experiences, and legacies of our community continue to be remembered and celebrated for generations to come.
Thank you for your continued work in preserving the rich Black history of Chatham-Kent and for inspiring others through your leadership and commitment.
Your impact is meaningful, lasting, and deeply appreciated. ❤️🖤💚

05/24/2026

What an inspiring day of learning, leadership, and meaningful conversations at the 2026 Diversity Symposium! Students from secondary schools across LKDSB and SCCDSB came together to connect, reflect, and explore the power of their voices and experiences.
The day began with an impactful keynote from Cameron Davis, whose message challenged students to recognize the influence they have in shaping change within their communities and beyond.
Students also participated in engaging breakout sessions, including a mindful yoga and wellness session led by Shawna Regan from .ck, a student-led engagement session, and an interactive Q&A with Cameron facilitated by the Josiah Henson Museum of African-Canadian History, and Buxton National Historic Site & Museum.
Lunch featured delicious samples from Yardie Vibez, and we wrapped up the day with an Ice Cream Social — the perfect ending to a day centered around diversity, leadership, and building connections.
Thank you to all the students, speakers, partners, and organizers for making this such a memorable experience. The future is in good hands.

05/23/2026

Thank you to the Short Trips group for visiting the Museum on Friday.

We were lucky to be joined by the Silver Tones to perform at the lunch break and sing to the group!

The questions and interest the group showed during the tour helped create meaningful conversations and knowledge for everyone.

We enjoyed the tour and hope you guys come to visit again!