Port Colborne Historical Society will meet September 19, 2022 at 6:45 pm at the BIC Church at 10641 Hwy#3 West, Port Colborne. Guest speaker Leonard Chester, BIC National Archivist, will speak about the history of BIC Church (formerly Brethren and in Christ) in Canada and give us a tour of their Museum. Contact portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or […]
In celebration of Franco-Ontarian Day on Sept. 25, the City of Welland recognizes and acknowledges Niagara’s Francophone population and will raise the Franco-Ontarian flag at City Hall on Sept. 23. at 9:30 a.m. The City of Welland is one of Ontario’s 26 designated Francophone communities. “The Francophone community makes up our city’s identity and recognizing […]
In honour of Hungarian Heritage Month 2022, we are delighted to invite everyone to our "Taste of Hungary" Open House at the Welland Hungarian Hall on Sunday October 2, 2022. The Open House runs from 11-5 with several displays of our culture. Lunch will be available to purchase at noon. There will also be a […]
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet October 17, 2022 at 7pm at Gilead Manor, 303 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Enter the back of the building from the Church parking lot. Guest speaker, Wayne Elliott of the Marine Recycling Corporation will speak about his family's 50 year old ship recycling company in Port Colborne. Contact portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.comor […]
Have you registered for our AGM yet?! We look forward to seeing you on October 18th, for our year in review! Virtual event begins at 5pm. Register for free at: https://WHCMC-AGM.eventbrite.ca The Welland Heritage Council and Multicultural Centre is a non-profit organization providing newcomer settlement services, emergency shelter, women's programing, and events to benefit all […]
Gilead Manor
303 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet November 21, 2022 at 7pm at Gilead Manor, 303 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Enter the back of the building from the Church parking lot. Guest speaker, Bonnie Johnston, Student Council President, Class of 1955 will speak about Port High in the 1950s. For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet via ZOOM January 16th at 7pm. The presentation is entitled "The Wilsons' Cabin: Freedom Seekers in Humberstone Township". Using original documents to reveal that former enslaved people from the United States settled here in the 1860's. For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Market Square
70 Young Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada
This Black History talk will examine the sites of interest along Niagara's Freedom Trial. It will also include some of the notable figures who arrived by way of the Underground Railroad and settled in the area. Join Rochelle Bush proprietor and primary guide of Tubman Tours Canada. She is a freedom seeker descendant, born and […]
Gilead Manor
303 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
The Port Colborne Historical Society will hold its annual SHOW & TELL meeting on February 20th at 7pm at Gilead Manor, 303 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Many items in your home have a history. Bring an artifact, photo, document etc. to share your family memories at our annual Members’ SHOW & TELL presentation. This is […]
Gilead Manor
303 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet March 20, 2023 at 7pm at Gilead Manor, 303 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Enter the back of the building from the Church parking lot. Guest Chris Summerhayes from the The Art Guild will speak on "Month by Month: The Art of Port Colborne". The Art Guild produced a 2023 […]
Join us for a night of fun, raffles, drinks, live entertainment, and much more! Dress in your best 1920s attire for a night you will never forget. September 16th, 2023, 6:00 - 10:00 pm. Tickets are on sale now, please contact the Welland Museum at 905-732-2215. It will surely be the bee's knees! Do you think […]
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 be hosting guest Margaret Huber, who is a former Ambassador in Europe, Asia and the Middle East and a Port Colborne High School graduate. She will be speaking on "The Role of a Canadian Diplomat". For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
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
Portal Village Retirement Home
300 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet November 20, 2023 at 7pm at Portal Village Retirement Home, 300 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Guest Mike Hili will speak on "INCO: 100 years in Port Colborne" For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Portal Village Retirement Home
300 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet January 15th, 2024 at 7pm at Portal Village Retirement Home, 300 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Guest Tom Lannan will speak on Port Colborne's Sports Wall of Fame which recognizes individuals, teams or organizations which has made a contribution to sport. For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
This February, join us in Centre Court for Black History Month to learn more about early Black settlers, communities, events in old Lincoln and Welland Counties with guest speaker Rochelle Bush.Presented in partnership with the Welland Public Library.
Casa Dante
34 Lincoln Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Join the Welland Heritage Council for a Black History Event to learn and celebrate Black Excellence while raising money for the scholarship fund. Tuesday, Feb 20, 2024 from 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM at the Casa Dante Lodge 19 in Welland. Join us for a our Black History Event as we learn and celebrate Black […]
Welland Museum
140 King Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Join us on Saturday, February 24th, at 2:00 pm for another “Insights Into Our Past” here at the Welland Museum! You won’t want to miss out on Dave Bennison, from Historic Niagara discussing Snake Hill Park. It was the go-to destination in the 1880’s. Dave will discuss the evolution of the park to the modern […]
Welland Museum
140 King Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada
Don't forget to register for our 2024 Solar Eclipse pre-event to learn all about eclipses, hydrogen, light, the path of totality, and have fun! Participants will receive one pair of viewing glasses from the Royal Canadian Astronomical Society. To register or for more information please contact Lisa at lisa@wellandmuseum.ca.
Welland Museum
140 King Street, Welland, Ontario, Canada
The industrial roots of Welland are long seeded. With focusing on a few larger industries, we will learn about the rise and of ‘blue-collar” work in Welland and how the Welland experience is a microcosm of the Canadian small city experience. To register, please contact Lisa at lisa@wellandmuseum.ca
Portal Village Retirement Home
300 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Port Colborne Historical Society will meet Monday, April 15th at 7pm at Portal Village Retirement Home, 300 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Guest speaker Jeff Reichheld is an instructor at the Brock Centre for Canadian Studies. He will speak on the Feeder Canal and the Development of Wainfleet. For more information contact 905-835-2291 or portcolbornehistoricalsociety@gmail.com
Portal Village Retirement Home
300 Elgin Street, Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
The Port Colborne Historical Society will meet May 20th, 2024 at 7pm at Portal Village Retirement Home, 300 Elgin St, Port Colborne. Guests Mike van der Jagt and Mark Rome from the Niagara Region Pigeon Racing Club will speak on The Evolution of the Pigeon Sport and Pigeon Racing in Niagara For more information contact […]