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It was the dream of Howard Sheffield to gather and preserve the history of his ancestors and share with the family. Community friends also became interested in the history of the black pioneers and settlers of Collingwood and the surrounding areas.
Feb 13, 2021 · Sheffield and his sister Yvonne and niece Carolynn Wilson began their work promoting their family's story and preserving Black history in the area with presentations at Heritage Community Church in Collingwood.
Feb 3, 2023 · Black residents have played an important role in Collingwood's history
Jan 5, 2024 · Originally established in Collingwood, Sheffield Park was the vision and dream of the sisters’ late uncle Howard Sheffield who sought to gather, preserve, and share the history of their Black ancestors. Today the homespun museum sits on a generous plot of land in The Blue Mountains.
Jan 29, 2018 · This story is about a man who’s dream was to preserve the history of his ancestors; early black pioneers who settled in Simcoe and Grey Counties. His name was Howard Sheffield and he wanted to celebrate his ancestors contributions and achievements to the community through sports, the business world to military & marines.
Feb 14, 2008 · As North America celebrate Black History Month, one of Collingwood's best-known black historians has died.
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Sep 11, 2020 · Carolynn Wilson, one of the curators of the Sheffield Park Black History Museum in Clarksburg, said the Collingwood area was a “destination,” for hundreds of families. “Canada offered freedom,” she said.
