Infusing Our Community with the Spirit of Our Ancestors

Formally and officially incorporated in 1994 the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum has gathered, preserved and celebrated Chatham-Kent’s rich Black history. With its collection of displays, artifacts and archives the Museum, with humble roots has remained dedicated to unveiling the remarkable stories of Chatham-Kent’s Black community from its beginnings in 1780’s, to present day.

In 1996 the WISH Centre was opened in the East Side of Chatham and the Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society & Black Mecca Museum found its home. Formally known as the Heritage Room, the museum was renamed The Black Mecca Museum.

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Founding Members: Lucille Cooper, Grace Fowler, Alice Newby, Blanche Pryor, Ellen Robbins, Gwendolyn Robinson and Connie Travis