Negro Creek was once the site of a vibrant Black settlement, but its history has been unwritten and buried.
This digital archive was compiled by direct descendants and community friends.
Our Mission
Our mission is to honor the forgotten legacy of Negro Creek's Black settlers through a digital archive and the construction of a stone monument, fostering remembrance and empowerment in partnership with the Township of Chatsworth and the Sheffield Park Black History and Culture Museum. We aim to preserve and celebrate the resilience of our ancestors, inspiring future generations to embrace inclusivity and equity in their communities.
Through a meticulously curated digital archive and ongoing fundraising efforts, we aim to erect a stone monument that will stand as a solemn tribute to the lives and histories of the early Black settlers. In partnership with the Township of Chatsworth and the Sheffield Park Black History and Culture Museum, we strive to shed light on this forgotten chapter of our shared heritage and inspire a future where their contributions are celebrated and honored. Join us on this journey of remembrance, empowerment, and unity.
Honouring and Preserving
Discover the untold stories of Negro Creek, a once-thriving Black settlement whose history has been obscured by time. Led by the Direct Descendants and Community Friends of Negro Creek, our grassroots initiative is dedicated to preserving and commemorating the enduring legacy of our ancestors.
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Help us raise funds for a stone monument commemorating the lives and histories of the early Black settlers at Negro Creek.
Funds for the stone monument are administered by the Direct Descendants and Community Friends of Negro Creek, a grassroots organization in partnership with the Township of Chatsworth and the Sheffield Park Black History and Culture Museum.