Heritage Tours
Pelee Island Heritage Centre & Explore Pelee Tours
“The Fight to be Free” – Black History Month Guided Tours in Essex County
Celebrate and learn about Black History Month in Essex County with a guided tour in the comfort of an 11 passenger mini bus and explore the richness of our local heritage.
The route includes a scenic Detroit River drive thru Old Sandwich Town with stops included at the Amherstburg Black History Museum and Sandwich First Baptist Church – a first stop on The Underground Railroad. There will also be a performance of traditional slave songs by the parishioners of the Church and the entire tour and story of “The Fight to be Free” will be hosted by a costumed tour guide.
Wednesday, February 20th, 2013 from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Tour cost is – $79 (taxes included)
To book for this one of a kind tour contact: Paula Rigg at 519-890-9513 , Aged Like Fine Wine Tours in association with Valente Travel)
(tour vehicle provided by Explore Pelee – www.explorepelee.com)
Geology Tour
For those fascinated by the geology of the Lake Erie Islands with a focus on Pelee. Covers the Middle Devonian landscape, a look at drilling evidence, paleontology, glacial striations and erratics, evidence of caverns, the alvars, island quarrying and more.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)
Agricultural Tour
For those interested in farming and food issues. An overview of the history of farming on an island, a look at crop specialties, soils, and climate. The source of foods over the years, the co-operative movement, organics, viticulture and the current farming practices and crops are also discussed.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)
Cemetery Tour
The record of past residents is explored. Revealing lake tragedies, epidemics, early mortality patterns, waves of immigrants, veteran’s sacrifices, heroes and more. Includes a look at the Sheridan Point Cemetery as well as the Catholic Cemetery on East West Road.
Duration: 2-3 hours
Cost: $50/person (min. 4ppl)