Many people who reside in Toronto share the common experience of growing up in other parts of Canada before they moved to the big city. On the evening of February 2nd, join author Ruth Cameron-Howard in a virtual presentation of her book, "By the Light of the Coal Oil Lamp" as she recounts her experiences...
The next regular meeting of the Lundy's Lane Historical Society will be held Monday February 6, 2023, at at the Niagara Falls Military Museum, 5409 Victoria Avenue. Parking is in the rear. The speaker for the evening will be Mark Richardson, Manager of Cemetery Services, City of Niagara Falls, presenting "A Look at the Evolving Cemetery...
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...
