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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
Feb 13, 2021 · Howard Sheffield's family story helped him begin the work of preserving Black history: His nieces continue his legacy by telling stories and curating and maintaining the Sheffield Park Black History...
Feb 15, 2022 · The Sheffield Park Black History Museum was founded in 1990 by their uncle, Howard Sheffield, and is now operated by the two sisters. The museum has a host of artifacts which tell the story of Black people in Canada, and specifically the stories of local Black families. “The story needs to be told,” Sylvia said.
Feb 14, 2008 · As North America celebrate Black History Month, one of Collingwood's best-known black historians has died.
Feb 14, 2008 · As North America celebrate Black History Month, one of Collingwood's best-known black historians has died.
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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.
