In the 1800's Chatham-Kent became known as a place of refuge for many fugitive slaves escaping from the United States. The land was rich in natural resources and far enough away from the border that it was relatively safe from slave hunters.

6. A Place of Refuge

The history of small-town Ontario is exciting and relevant to Canada and North America. Our goal is to use emerging technologies to present the stories that weave the makeup of our province in a way that is interesting and accessible to young and old alike. We create sets of modern, entertaining media meant to teach, preserve and promote our past. We are a non-profit venture funded primarily by the Ontario Trillium Foundation in partnership with the Living History Multimedia Association.

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6. A Place of Refuge

6. A Place of Refuge