Heritage Niagara is a website that includes all of the heritage sites, museums, archives and historical societies in the region of Niagara, Ontario.
Owned and operated by the Niagara Peninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors.
🌟 Evening at the Museum! Join us on August 16, 2024, and enjoy an evening browsing our exhibits before heading to the Canal Concert featuring Jukebox Heroes with guest The Rebellion Dogs! The museum will remain open until 7 PM, with concert gates opening at 6 PM and the show starting at 7 PM. Don't miss this experience!
📅 Date: August 16, 2024
🕙 Time: 10 AM - 7 PM
📍 Location: Welland Museum, 140 King St, Welland, ON
: This week's top pick comes from Stephanie, The Welland Museum's Archives & Collections Manager. She chose a photograph of The Welland County Industrial Home, and added that she was drawn to the home's architecture and ivy.
Known locally as the 'poorhouse,' this historic building on First Avenue provided food, shelter, and clothing to those in need. Residents, referred to as 'inmates,' worked the land to sustain the Home's community, and a burial ground was also part of the premises. Architect T.L. Nichols later expanded the building, adding substantial concrete sections for safety. The building was demolished in 1961 and replaced by the Sunset Home for the Aged. Today, the site is home to the Seasons Retirement Community.
Shiver me timbers! We have a new Google Arts and Culture Story about the pleasure craft industry that was in NOTL. To learn more, please visit: https://artsandculture.google.com/story/owXREm-csvq1AQ
What happens when the library closes? Find out at today's Stuffed Animal Sleepover in and !
In Fonthill: Drop off your stuffie anytime after 4 pm for a sleepover.
In Beamsville: Stay for a family-friendly story time at 6:30 pm, then leave your stuffie for a sleepover!
Pick up your stuffie after 2 pm on August 15 and see what adventures it had!
Free; drop in.
Looking to add a little more challenge to your outdoors time? Join us at Queenston Heights for another wilderness weekend featuring a scavenger hunt designed to teach you all about the exciting world of geocaching!🌳🧭
This free event takes place on next weekend on August 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. Don't miss out on this fun day of learning about a new outdoor hobby!
For more information and to register, visit niagaraparks.com/events/event/geocaching-at-queenston-heights
Join us outside under the sails in on Thursday evening for a live performance by the Lincoln Concert Band!
Bring a chair and enjoy the show.
Thursday, August 15, 7 PM
It’s ghost tour night! Grab your tickets for a candle light tour of Fort George! https://friendsoffortgeorge.square.site
Tickets for our Annual Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery are on sale and selling quickly! It's a good thing that we added an additional Thursday evening performance each week of the production. Be sure toook early to avoid disappointment.
Performances Sept. 5 and 12 at 7 p.m. and Sept. 6, 7, 13, and 14 at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Tickets are $16.00 per person. Call the Museum at 905-984-8880 or book online via ActiveNet to get your tickets: https://shorturl.at/hZ2zo
STYLE Canada is hosting a charity shopping event to support the Museum! On August 28th, stop by their store at 1-233 King Street in NOTL and 10% of sales will be donated to the NOTL Museum! Looking for a new dress or accessory for the Heritge Garden Party or Niagara Polo in September? Or do you just need a great gift for a friend...or for yourself? Check out their amazing selection, all Canadian made, at this private shopping event! See you there from 4-7 pm on August 28th!
For more information on the store, visit https://style.ca/were-back-visit-us-in-notl-at-our-boutique-shop/
: Did you know that before The Main St. Bridge (AKA Bridge 13) was built, the Alexandra Bridge stood in its place as a means to travel over the canal within Welland? Although its time in the limelight could be considered short in contrast with Bridge 13, being built in 1904 and moved in 1926 to make way for the new lift bridge, it spent some time serving Bald and Division streets while constructing the new bridge before being deconstructed by 1930.
Visit The Welland Museum's Canal Gallery to learn more about the fascinating history behind Welland's canal and its bridges!
We have two more yoga sessions left for the summer - August 14th and 28th. See you in the Museum's courtyard at 9 am for an hour of hatha yoga with Sonya de Lazzer. Admission is by donation. Nameste.
What better way to savour the fruit season than by learning about the colourful (and tasty) history of Niagara's fruit farming industry?! 🍒🍑
We're delighted to have Mary Lou Garr of the Friends of Lincoln's History Archives join us on Thursday, August 22 for a deliciously fascinating talk on an industry so integral to Niagara's identity and development.
All Grow @ programming is open by donation. Sign up and bring a friend! Talk begins at 7 p.m.
https://thebrownhomestead.ca/grow-at-the-homestead
We have another new walking tour guide for this morning's tour. Join Stewart Hall for a lovely stroll through NOTL and learn some history along the way! The tour starts at Queen's Royal Park at the foot of King Street. Tickets are $10 which includes admission to the Museum afterward. Help us welcome Stewart to our tour crew!
: The Barclay Hotel, once seated on the corner of King and Division Streets, was a prominent hotel throughout 20th century Welland. Eventually, The Barclay became The Dar Hotel until the building was demolished in 1989 due to economic challenges within the hotel industry.
Step back in time and explore the stories of Welland's iconic landmarks like the Barclay Hotel at the Welland Museum.
This is a sketch of the former James Munro Blacksmith Shop which was previously located at 136 Regent Street. It was built in the 1840s along with his saltbox-style home, which is still standing today at 117 Regent Street. Photographs in our collection show the shop became derelict by at least the 1930s and was torn down in the mid 1960s. James was also member of the Mechanics Institute which encouraged the pursuit of scientific knowledge by hosting lectures and developing a local library.
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The Brown Homestead invites the community to three special afternoons of family-friendly fun this summer at Open Door Days! Sara Nixon and Theresa Felicetti...
❓Did You Know❓
The Old Fort Niagara Association, founded in 1927, is the backbone behind the preservation and operation of Old Fort Niagara. As a privately run non-profit organization, our mission is to protect and promote this historic site through ongoing preservation efforts, educational programs, and engaging events.
We rely heavily on the generosity of our community to maintain the Fort and ensure its rich history is accessible to all. Your donations play a crucial role in our efforts to preserve and share this iconic landmark with future generations.
Join us in our mission to keep history alive. Consider making a donation today. Every contribution makes a significant impact!
🔗 https://www.oldfortniagara.org/donate
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🌟 Discover Your Roots! 🌳 Join the Niagara Peninsula Branch OGS for an engaging open forum today at the Welland Public Library, Seaway Mall. Dive deep into your family history, learn more, ask questions, and tackle those brick walls 🕵️♀️📚. Whether you're a seasoned genealogist or just starting your ancestry journey, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and share stories. 🕰️ Time: 2-4 PM. Don't miss out on tracing your lineage and uncovering #Genealogy #OntarioAncestors #FamilyHistory #WellandLibrary #NiagaraPeninsula
You may have seen this impressive monument from your last visit to the falls. Step into the heart of heritage at the historic Niagara Parks Power Station! 🌊✨ From the grand turbines to the intricate details, discover the enthralling stories waiting within. Dive deep into history with a 180-foot descent in a glass elevator, leading you through a 2,200-foot tunnel straight to an awe-inspiring observation deck. Experience the first major power plant of the Canadian Niagara, brought to life with interactive exhibits and captivating storytelling. And as night falls, watch the once-silent powerhouse erupt in an unforgettable interactive light spectacle. #NiagaraParks #PowerStation #ExploreNiagaraHeritage
Join volunteers from the Niagara Peninsula Branch - Ontario Ancestors on March 15th at the Welland Public Library at Seaway Mall! We'll help you track down those elusive ancestors and learn more about your family tree!
Join the Niagara Penninsula Branch of Ontario Ancestors TODAY from 2 PM to 4 PM at the Seaway Mall branch of the Welland Library! https://www.wellandlibrary.ca/events-calendar
Who are you remembering today?#remembranceday #beamsvilleontario #beamsvillebench #lestweforget🌺
Sometimes your family tree needs a little help to make it grow. Join our volunteers today (October 7th from 10 AM - 2 PM) at Seaway Mall for the Annual Seniors Day Expo presented by the Welland Public Library! We'll give you some tips and tricks to help you find that elusive branch.
Join us today at the Welland Public Library at Seaway Mall!
Starting to build your family tree can be difficult. Join us on Saturday, September 23rd at the Seaway Mall branch of the Welland Public Library! Our volunteers will help you get started with your research and show you how to document your findings. Register here: https://www.wellandlibrary.ca/event-details/build-your-family-tree
