Speaker: P. Brian Skerrett Mr. Skerrett will discuss over 150 years of the Ontario Reformatory land's history including "pre-Reformatory" years, the Reformatory's roots and ideals, and a look at the current state and potential future of this landmark property.

George Webber presents "Free at last:" A look back at the lives of early black residents. George is a board member of the Niagara Historical Society and is currently working on a committee to uncover more information on the people buried in the Niagara Baptist Church Burial Ground (formerly known as the Negro Burial Ground.) Presentations...

Dave Bartlett, who started bottle collecting in the early 70’s, found one of the first sealer bottles he received was an Eaton’s Sealer Jar. This led him to learn and collect more information about Eaton’s Canada. During the early part of the 1900’s it was the lifeline for rural Canada to grow and develop. Rural...

You are invited to a community networking event. Meet your neighbours and find out what we are doing to enhance the Willowdale experience! The Willowdale Central group (WCRA) is hosting a community networking event and we are looking for engaged, community-minded individuals to join us as we explore the following topics: 1) 2023 Event Planning:...

The Village of Wildfield has a vibrant history spanning over 200 years. Join us when lifelong Wildfield resident Dan O'Reilly recounts family and village history through anecdotes, facts and photographs. Wildfield is the site of St. Patrick's Church, the 2nd oldest church in the Archdiocese of Toronto. But there are many other historical facts about...