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GBHS DIGITAL ARCHIVE

Heritage Hall

A gathering place. A living archive

1880

The British Methodist Episcopal Church is built on Edinburgh Road by Guelph's Black community

1990

A hub for worship, fellowship, and cultural celebration for over a century

2012

GBHS receives the building, preserving a vital piece of Black history in Guelph

Today

Heritage Hall continues to welcome, inspire and connect generations.

Inside Heritage Hall

Architecture & Legacy

Built in 1880, Heritage Hall is a rare surviving example of a black church in Ontario. It's design reflects faith resilience and pride.

Community Gatherings

From Sunday services to community forum, to concerts and celebrations. Heritage Hall is where communities come together.

Restoration & Care

Through dedication and partnership, we are restoring future generations to learn, gather and grow.

Sanctuary Pew

Original wooden pew from the church sanctuary. carrying the stories of generations.

Architecture & Legacy

Built in 1880, Heritage Hall is a rare surviving example of a black church in Ontario. It's design reflects faith resilience and pride.

Community Gatherings

From Sunday services to community forum, to concerts and celebrations. Heritage Hall is where communities come together.

Restoration & Care

Through dedication and partnership, we are restoring future generations to learn, gather and grow.

Sanctuary Pew

Original wooden pew from the church sanctuary. carrying the stories of generations.