Heritage Niagara

11/04/2024

In part one of a new series examining the fate of the old canals, we look at the centuries of "apathy and indifference" stuck to the Welland Canal.

11/04/2024

Eyes on the skies!

Join us for a live 45-minute virtual tour of the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum! Learn about the history of Canadian Warplane Heritage, a unique charity dedicated to preserving and maintaining Canada’s aviation legacy. Engage with your museum guide with live Q & A as they take you through the hangar to visit and explore the aircraft collection with unique inside tours of aircraft including the world-famous Avro Lancaster bomber.

Thursday, November 7
6:30 - 7:30 pm
Free; registration required: https://lppl.ca/event/virtual-tour-canadian-warplane-heritage-museum/

Watch from home or on the big screen at the Fleming Branch in .

11/04/2024

The Welland Museum celebrates Treaty Recognition Week from November 3-9.

This week honours the importance of Treaties and Treaty relationships. By learning more about our collective Treaty rights and obligations, we can create greater understanding and nurture relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples.

Canadian treaties are not just historical documents; they are living agreements that can guide current and future relationships. They establish a framework for sovereignty, resource sharing, cultural preservation, and self-determination, fostering reconciliation, and mutual respect.

To learn more about Treaties, visit: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100028574/1529354437231

11/04/2024

11/04/2024

Don't miss out on this great opportunity!

"The Question of the Canal’s Southern Terminus: Gravelly Bay and the Beginning of Port Colborne" presented by Michelle Vosburgh, Ph.D, Archivist.
Michelle will present a look at the discussions, and debates regarding locations and routes for the canal south of Port Robinson and the Welland River.

This lecture takes place at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum.
https://shorturl.at/v4GKq

All are welcome. Free admission/admission by donation. No registration required. Check all the details, topics, and lecturers here: https://shorturl.at/DCqaA

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

🍁 Welcome November! This month, The Welland Museum has curated a fantastic lineup of events to cozy up to the season and learn something new. Dive into our unique programs that celebrate local heritage and community.

Check out the full list of events and details at www.wellandmuseum.ca/events!

Which event are you excited to join? Let us know in the comments!

11/01/2024

Join us as we celebrate the founders of Old Fort Niagara — the French!

Explore the French occupation of the Niagara Frontier from 1679-1759 at our French Heritage Day on Nov. 2 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn about French language, food, travel, Native diplomacy, the fur trade, soldier life, women's activities, military engineering and other important trades.

See you soon! À bientôt! https://www.oldfortniagara.org/plan-your-visit

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11/01/2024

Well, we had to delay the set up of the Museum and Court House poppy displays, but we were able to put up a new one at RiverBrink Art Museum today. We think it looks beautiful on their fence and we thank them for their support!

11/01/2024

11/01/2024

10/31/2024

: Built in the 1850s, the Welland Court House is rich in dark history, from prisoners' spirits to judges reluctant to leave. Haunted by those who faced ex*****on, including one of only 11 women hanged in Canada, this building holds chilling secrets. Discover more about its haunted past.

10/31/2024

This notice was printed in the St. Catharines Evening Journal in 1857. Taylor and Bate Brewery was at one time the largest brewery in Canada, operating from 1834 until 1935. For it's first 23 years, however, it was known as "The St. Catharines Brewery" and was owned solely by James Taylor. Eventual partner Thomas Bate had started working at the brewery when he was just 11 years old.

10/31/2024

10/31/2024

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10/31/2024

10/31/2024

Happy and Happy Halloween!
Today we’re featuring Drummond Hill Cemetery! Did you know that the oldest gravestone in the cemetery is dated 1797?
The first Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, a log structure located beside the cemetery, was destroyed during the Battle of Lundy’s Lane (July 25, 1814). Considered one of the bloodiest clashes of the War of 1812, the Battle of Lundy’s Lane took place on and around the Drummond Hill Cemetery and Church grounds. In addition to some of the oldest gravestones in the area, the cemetery also houses a War of 1812 battlefield monument and a monument to Laura Secord.
The ghosts of five soldiers dressed in the Royal Scots uniform have been seen limping across the cemetery and disappearing in the distance. An apparition of three battle-weary British soldiers have also been seen moving up Drummond Hill towards the old Lundy House, which was used as rest stop and hospital during the war.
Drummond Hill Cemetery in Niagara Falls was the site of one of the War of 1812's most gruesome skirmishes. Two thousand men perished on the grounds, and their spectres still haunt the cemetery. Some are seen dressed as Red Coats marching into the field or falling where they eventually met their ends.
At the end of one Niagara Ghost Bus Tour, some guests turned back and looked out the window to see the soldiers’ shadows hovering around the headstones. As they told the other passengers what they were seeing, the apparitions vanished.

10/31/2024

Today’s the day! 🎃 Looking for some free Halloween fun? Head to The Welland Museum from 3-5 pm for a family-friendly celebration filled with spooky activities! Join our scavenger hunt, grab some treats, and show off your costumes.

👻 Already dressed up? Stop by between 10-5 pm, snap a pic, and tag us to be featured on our page!

10/31/2024

Here at the Homestead, we like to go big or gourd home!🎃

Happy Halloween from Dorothy, a ghost, a tacky tourist, and a tomato plant.

10/30/2024

Looking for free and thrilling ways to kick off the spookiest night of the year? Join us at The Welland Museum on October 31st from 3-5 pm for family-friendly Halloween fun! Bring your kids of all ages for activities that will get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Dive into a spooky scavenger hunt and pick up treats along the way!

👻 Ready to show off your best Halloween look? Join us tomorrow in costume for tons of excitement!