Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...
Megan Gilchrist presents "Scoundrels of St. Davids" Presentations are free for all but registration is required. Use ticket link below to register on Zoom. https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_wyrcma1CSLKh2qqiwYLJIg
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...
Ron Williamson presents “The Discovery and Investigation of the John Butler Homestead: Perspectives from Two Decades Later” In addition to delineating the foundations of the John Butler Homestead, which are now interpreted on the site, ASI investigations yielded over 50,000 ceramic sherds and over 14,000 animal bones. These finds allowed our archaeologists to reconstruct the...
Brian Martin presents “Canada and the Civil War: Opening Eyes in Niagara and Beyond.” Canada and Canadians played an interesting role before, during and after the American Civil War, 1861 to 1865. About 40,000 Americans, primarily formerly enslaved Black persons arrived along the Underground Railroad. During the war Canada sold goods to both sides and...
