Discover three different perspectives on Black history and culture in Canada with this three-part online speaker series. This inspiring series will explore the power of the Black community in Niagara. From those who made headlines by escaping the bondage of slavery to settle in Niagara, to those who influenced the political and business scene on […]
Navy Hall
205 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
2023 marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George, and Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George are planning programs and events to commemorate this anniversary. To kick things off, we are hosting a Speaker Series inside Navy Hall called Fireside Fridays in February, which will feature hour-long presentations including original artifacts […]
This session aims to contextualize the 1921 England Census, which was the first census after World War I. ‘The Roaring Twenties’ was a period of huge contrasts in British society – prosperity for the aristocracy and wealthy classes, but unemployment for the working class was at its highest. The British Empire reached its peak, and […]
Navy Hall
205 Ricardo Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
2023 marks the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Fort George, and Parks Canada and the Friends of Fort George are planning programs and events to commemorate this anniversary. To kick things off, we are hosting a Speaker Series inside Navy Hall called Fireside Fridays in February, which will feature hour-long presentations including original artifacts […]
If you wanted to acquire land in Upper Canada, there was a process or path to follow. The essential steps were the same, but depending on who you were, your particular circumstances, and where the land was situated, the path and the settler’s experience could be quite different. Using a handful of case histories from […]
On May 19, 2023 at 7 PM, the Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors welcomes speaker Bill Thompson. Bill will speak to the history of Nelles Manor (built 1788 – 1798). He’ll also speak to the Nelles Family celebration of 225 years coming this June. About our speaker: Bill Thompson is a long-time Niagara heritage […]
The Rotary Club of Fonthill is partnering with White Meadows Farms and EL Crossley Secondary School to hostFamily FarmFest at White Meadows Farms on June 17th right here in Pelham. This will be Niagara Region’s most anticipated event this year where we will create an exciting interactive farming playground and a forum promoting local not-for-profit […]
Nelles Manor Museum
126 Main St West, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Nelles Manor Museum is hosting a Nelles Family Reunion on Saturday June 24. This is part of the museum celebration of Nelles Manor being completed 225 years ago. The Nelles Family Reunion is a time for family members to become more knowledgeable about their ancestors. A time to get acquainted with extended family, share stories, […]
Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
To celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, the Museum will be opening two new art installations created by Indigenous artists Tracey-May Chambers and Nadya Kwandibens. These pieces will be on display through the summer in both our courtyard and lobby. #hopeandhealingcanada, by Métis-settler visual artist Tracey-Mae Chambers, features textile pieces constructed of red wool, silk and […]
Kid's Zone will be located at Harold Black Park, the finishing point for the Pelham Canada Day Parade! Rotary Club of Fonthill Kid's Zone Rocks Canada Day - July 1, 2022 was a huge success! Join us in 2023! Rotary Contact: Lance Wiebe Order your Canada Day lawn signs now! They will be delivered to your […]
Fort George
51 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
The bus takes you from Fort George to the Battle of Chippawa Battlefield, and to Old Fort Erie before Returning to Fort George. Join us for a day of historical exploration at Old Fort Erie! The day includes transportation from Fort George to Fort Erie, with a special stop at the Chippawa Battlefield. There, Ron […]
Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
Enjoy a 90-minute walking tour of two of Niagara Falls' most iconic historical points of interest -- Drummond Hill Cemetery & the Battle Ground Hotel Museum -- located just steps from the Niagara Falls History Museum Every Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday (in July & August) Two tours, departing at 11 a.m. and 2 […]
Niagara Falls History Museum
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
The annual Community Art Project is back this summer at the Niagara Falls History Museum, led by local artist Rachelle Wunderink. Niagara Falls residents are invited to participate in free community art workshops at the Museum in July, August and September. The project, titled 'It Takes a Village', will be an amorphous city made up […]
Be sure to join us in the City of Port Colborne this Civic Holiday Weekend, August 4-7, for our 45th Annual Canal Days! Vessels Concert Series Fireworks Classic Car Show Kid Zone Midway Craft Show & more! For more information, visit www.canaldays.ca.
Fort George
51 Queen's Parade, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Join us for our annual Fife and Drum Muster and Soldiers' Field Day! Fife and drum corps and infantry units converge on Fort George National Historic Site, showcasing the military music and drills of the early 19th century. This weekend-long event has become an annual tradition at Fort George, and is packed with firing demonstrations, […]
Nelles Manor Museum
126 Main St West, Grimsby, Ontario, Canada
Sunday August 20 at 2:00 p.m. come and experience Georgian parlour life on the lawn of a 225-year-old Upper Canada Manor. You will be taken back to a time when friends and family would gather and present their talents and news. Music, poetry, and letters. The price for the event is by donation. Please bring […]
Experience Marshville Take your time, look around, and learn all there is to know about us, life in the 1800s. Things to know to enjoy your experience *Entry gates and most vendors are only able to accept cash. *Adult $8.00, Children under 10 are free. Seniors day Saturday $7.00 Festival details here: marshvilleheritagesociety.org
Engage in learning and reflection with local Indigenous artists, storytellers and knowledge keepers. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA), Niagara Folk Arts Festival, and Kakekalanicks Consultinghave partnered once again to host the second annual Reawakening program at Ball’s Falls Conservation Area. Set within the beautiful landscape of the Niagara Escarpment and Carolinian forest, the Reawakening […]
Portal Village Retirement Home
300 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet October 16, 2023 at 7pm at Portal Village Retirement Home, 300 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Guest Jeff Dwor will speak on Dwor Metal Company: a three generation Port Colborne Family Business. For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
“Lest We Forget”, Who do we NOT want to forget? Who do we remember? Since West Lincoln consisted of 3 individual Townships prior to 1970, Caistor, Gainsborough and South Grimsby, there was no one plaque or list of these Veterans. The individual men were being forgotten. Author Joanne McLaren researched several of these men to […]
Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum
43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada
Our winter virtual lecture series returns beginning on January 24th! Check out the topics and dates and stay tuned for registration links. Then join us on Wednesdays at 11 am for 6 weeks of interesting talks - some related to our current exhibition, some Black History topics for February and some others. All lectures will […]