This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.

The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom Exhibition

Name: The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom Exhibition
Start: 2025-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-10-12T23:59:59-04:00

In-person

History & heritage Museum Self-guided

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Date and time

This activity runs the duration of Culture Days.

Location

Oakville Museum

8 Navy Street

Oakville, ON

Access

Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.

Offered in English and French.

Has gender-neutral washrooms.

This exhibit is not wheelchair accessible. Access to this and other second floor exhibits is by stairs only. (17 steps) First floor exhibits are wheelchair accessible.

About

In this exciting and moving multi-media presentation, the ghost of Deborah Brown tells the true story of her heroic flight from a life of slavery in Maryland to her new life of freedom in 19th-century Toronto.

The exhibit was created by Parks Canada in partnership with the Ontario Black History Society and the Royal Ontario Museum.

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. General admission is by donation.

Organizer

Oakville Museum

The historic buildings of Erchless Estate, once home to Oakville's founding family, are now the setting for the Oakville Museum. We offer guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating stories of our town. Visitors can stroll through the grounds and explore the many points of historical interest while enjoying picturesque lakeside views. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4:30 p.m. General admission is by donation.

Oakville Museum exhibits are also on display in our satellite gallery at QEP Community and Culture Centre (2303 Bridge Road) and recreation facilities across Oakville.

The Oakville Museum is located on the lands of Treaties 14 & 22, the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit. We acknowledge and thank the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, the Treaty holders, for being stewards of this traditional territory.

Contact

Oakville Museum

oakvillemuseum@oakville.ca

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Enjoy magnificent views and beautiful buildings, grounds and gardens at Erchless Estate. The Oakville Museum offers guided tours of the Chisholm family home, changing exhibitions, special events and programs that tell the fascinating storie...