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About Buxton National Historic Site and Museum

 Buxton National Historic Site and Museum is a tribute to the Elgin Settlement and was established all the way back 1849, but official open in 1967. The Elgin Settlement which was for many the last stop on the underground railroad. It's one of the few remaining Blac Canadian settlements still in existence since the pre-civil war era. 

The final settlement school and cabin are now part of the museum, as well as three churches built during the early years that still serve the community. Even the road and drainage systems still serve the widespread farming area! The museum acts to preseve the material and artifacts of Raleigh, with empahsis on the history and accomplishments of the original settlers in the Eligin settlement. You'll find beds, dressers, diaries, papers and lots of other articles of historical significant in this community. So, if you are looking for your roots, they may have a piece of the puzzle! 

The museum site includes the Buxton Museum, Schoolhouse, Colbert/Henderson Cabin, Shadd Barn and the local church which is adjacent to the museum. You'll also find a large picnic shelter and barbeque if you fancies it! There's washrooms, wheelchair access ramp and lots of free parking. There's also a research area which contains resource materials to the local history and genealogy. 

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Adults $7

Free Under Pre-school age

Last Update 2023

Discount $6 seniors

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I’m Hungry! Can I get food at Buxton National Historic Site and Museum?

Picnic areas with a barbeque

Teachers corner

Tour and school groups welcome!

Is Buxton National Historic Site and Museum fully accessible?

Wheelchair access ramp