High schoolers restoring local history in Windsor [Video]

Local high school students have been granted a unique opportunity through their enhanced construction program.

Students with the Greater Essex Public School Board are spending two days restoring the deck of the historic Simcoe building at the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum.

“I was actually told about this area by my history teacher and she told me that I should come visit it at some point in time,” said Stephanie La Marsh, a grade 11 student.

“Now I’m actually working on it. That’s just really cool to think about.”

While the students work, they have the opportunity to learn about local history.

SHSM students work on the deck at the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum in Lakeshore, Ont. on Sept. 18, 2024. (Source: Greater Essex County District School Board)

“One of the kids earlier today asked about the location of the Underground …