Travelling Exhibition: Black Histories in the Eastern Townships
May 16 - September 6, 2026
Created by the Eastern Townships Resource Centre, Black Histories in the Eastern Townships. It was created in 2022 by Dr. Sunita Nigam and Fabian Will. This exhibition explores a history that is often overlooked by historians and local interpretations, although the Townships have been a significant location for Black history in the Americas. We are honoured to host this travelling exhibition in the temporary exhibition gallery from May 16 through September 6, 2026.
This is a project that began in 2020 through the dedicated work of the heritage community, historians, academics, and artists. As we bring these stories to new audiences this summer, we are reminded that this exhibition is not a definitive history. It is an ongoing conversation that continues thanks to the efforts of those committed to preserving the full, complex picture of our history.
Exhibition & Curatorial Credits
Black Histories in the Eastern Townships exists as both an online exhibit and a physical display from the Eastern Townships Resource Centre (ETRC). The original outdoor exhibit was presented for free on the Bishop’s University campus in the Quad along the Johnson Building from February 2 until March 18, 2022.
The Team Behind This Exhibit
Project Coordination
Fabian Will & Dr. Sunita Nigam
Conception & Texts
Dr. Sunita Nigam
Art Direction & Web Design
WILD WILLI Design / Fabian Will
Translation
Dr. Sylvie Côté
We would like to thank the following authors for their contribution:
Heather Darch
Angélique Goguen-Couture
Dr. Andrew Holman
Dr. Dorothy Williams
Dr. Sean Mills
Dr. Charmaine Nelson
Jody Robinson
Aïssé Touré
We would like to thank the following artists for their contribution:
Emmanuelle Jacques
Ralph Maingrette
Anna Jane McIntyre
Shanna Strauss
Sébastien Thibault
Research of the additional content by Hannah Osborne-O’Donnell and the BCHS team.
Financial & In-kind Partners
This project has been made possible through generous funding by the Quebec Anglophone Heritage Network (QAHN) and the Secrétariat aux relations avec les Québécois d’expression anglaise (SRQEA).
The installation of this exhibition would not have been possible without the incredible generosity of our donors and sponsors. The Lac-Brome Museum extends its profound thanks to Quebec’s Ministry of Culture and Communications, and the town of Lac-Brome. We also wish to thank Kevin Crouse for his help with installation.
Plan Your Visit
After exploring Black Histories in the Eastern Townships, don’t miss the chance to dive deeper into the region’s past. Visit the Lac-Brome Museum to discover our permanent collection with over 18,000 artifacts on display covering life in the Eastern Townships from the late 1700s to the mid 1800s.
