Welcome to our podcast series! Over the past month, we’ve been working on two podcasts that explore Chatham’s local history. We examine the historical complexities of black abolitionism and activism, alongside present-day social justice movements in Chatham. Moving beyond the traditional historical narratives, we also take a deep dive into […]
Interview with Ros Martin on Countering Colston
This project outlines the legacy of John Graves Simcoe and all his achievements in the military and politics. Also, we see how our nation has commemorated him.
Read more »Local Connections: Oberlin Heritage Center and the Amistad Rebellion
Published by Mary Fizell, Tamara Lugonzo, and Scott Smalley Through collective research and great collaboration with the Oberlin Heritage Center, we managed to collate information about the rich ...
Read more »Hidden Histories of the Atlantic World
An interview conducted with Dr. Richard White, exploring the ideas of hidden history in the Atlantic world and his work in the field.
Read more »Black History of Chatham-Kent and Contemporary Extensions Podcast
We explores place and memory in the context of the Amistad Rebellion in a discussion with Liz Schultz and Amanda Manahan of the Oberlin Heritage Center.
Read more »Phantoms of the Past: Rare Books in Map Form
In this project, we explore sites of memory through a discussion held with the curators of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum as well as the examination of Henry Bibb's own narrative.
Read more »Sites of Memory: The Amherstburg Freedom Museum and Henry Bibb
Through interviewing the curators of the Amherstburg Freedom Museum, Dr. Mary-Katherine Whelan and Dr. Lorene Bridgen-Lennie, we learn that preserving and showcasing sites of memory to the public is an ...
Read more »Analyzing John Graves Simcoe in the Context of Canadian History
John Graves Simcoe is a notable name in Canadian history; he is commemorated for his achievements for the British through local holidays, statues, and his virtuous legacy. Although the contemporary narrative ...
Read more »Henry Dundas: Truth and Memory
By Alyssa Kaminski Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville by Sir Thomas Lawrence Henry Dundas, 1st Viscount Melville, ...
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