Founded in 1975 by local residents, it preserves and presents artifacts of African-Canadians, many of whose ancestors had entered Canada as refugees from United States slavery.

The museum was founded by Betty and Melvin "Mac" Simpson, a local couple, and officially incorporated in 1975.

Their vision was to promote the rich heritage of African Canadians, many of whose ancestors had come as refugees from slavery in the United States.

It was associated with Bishop Willis Nazery, the first leader of the British Methodist Episcopal Church, a denomination established by Underground Railroad (UGRR).

Today, visitors from all over the world can tour the Museum, including the Taylor Log Cabin and Nazrey A.M.E. Church, both buildings from the time of the Underground Railroad before the American Civil War.