The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society and Black Mecca Museum was formally incorporated in 1994. Their mission is to gather, preserve, and celebrate Chatham-Kent's rich Black history. They are dedicated to developing an appreciation of the legacy of the past for the benefit of the caretakers of the future. The organization works as both a tourist attraction and research facility, focusing on preserving the area's significant Black historical heritage.

The geographic focus of the organization is primarily Chatham-Kent, Ontario, with their museum located at 177 King Street East, Chatham, inside the WISH Centre. The society documents and shares the history of Black families who settled along McGregor's Creek in the town formerly known as The Forks, which became a haven for runaway slaves in the early 1800s. By 1850, Chatham's population was one-third Black, and the community thrived in various sectors including business, education, and the arts.

Program highlights include self-guided exhibits featuring artifacts and interactive audio/visual presentations documenting Chatham's important role in Black history. The museum hosts two annual events: the John Brown Festival/CK Black History Symposium in May, which recognizes the recruitment of Chatham's Black community for a famous raid on Harpers Ferry in 1859, and the Field of Honour in September. The organization also offers walking tours of historical neighborhoods, maintains research resources including genealogical records, and creates family trees for the region. Museum admission is $6 per person for a full site tour.