Norval Johnson Heritage Centre
Tourism Region: Niagara
Comprised of the Nathaniel Dett Memorial Chapel National Designated Historic Site and the Norval Johnson Heritage Library, the centre offers a resource collection in Black Canadian History and presents tours of the site and the larger Niagara Freedom Trail.
About the Collections
Black Canadian History books, personal papers and few artefacts
Approximate number of objects in the collections: 1600
Archives
Black Canadian History, focus on Niagara Region
Manuscripts •
Films and Videos •
Photographs •
Textual Records
Human History
Black Canadian History
Local History
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Manuscripts
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Memorabilia
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Oral History
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Religious or Liturgical Objects
Services & Activities
Resource Library
regional geneaology collection
Site and broader geographic region (Underground Railroad) tours
Research Services
assistance with independent research only
Archival Records •
Genealogical Research •
Library •
Video Library
Educational Programs
In-class presentations on Black Canadian History
Off-site education programs in Black Canadian History and cultural (e.g. local Kwanzaa program)
Classes or Workshops
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Lectures
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School Programs
: Age 5-11 (k-6)
: Age 12-17 (7-13)(Quebec: Secondary 1-CEGEP)
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Seniors Programs
Visitor Services
Access to resource collection
Assistance with geneaology research
Site tours and on-site presentations
Films and Videos
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Guided Tours
: English
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Information Centre or Desk
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Gift shop
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Washrooms
Other Guided Tours: Niagara Freedom Trail guides step-on other operators tour buses
Volunteer Services
Volunteer Services Available •
Volunteer Training Offered
Number of Volunteers: 8
Activities: Tour guiding and presentation delivery
Internet Services
Publications and Products
Books, DVDs, videos, pins, magnets, bookmarks, postcards, posters all related to Underground Railroad
Books •
Brochures •
Newsletters •
Postcards •
Posters •
T-Shirts or Sweatshirts or Caps •
Commemorative Souvenirs •
Tour Packages •
Videos
Featured Images
Location
| Address: |
5674 Peer Street Niagara Falls, Ontario L2G 1X1 |
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| Telephone: | 905-358-9957 |
| Fax: | 905-358-8976 |
| Email Us |
Hours of Operation
Operations:
Year Round •
By Appointment •
Seasonal
Open full hours during summer months, otherwise limited and by appointment hours. Freedom Trail tours, presentations and site visits can be booked/accommodated year round.
Open: Call first.
Summer months @ 9-5
Winter - regular part-time, usually 9:30 - 12:30
Closed:
Saturday
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Sunday
Depends on tour bookings, but usually on Statutory Holidays and late December through mid January
Admission:
Free
Donations are actively solicited. Booked tours are $3 per person.
