events
The Society runs a variety of events to provide entertaining and educational activities for the residents and visitors of Niagara-on-the-Lake. From quality lectures to musical performances in the galleries, the Society works hard at being a focal point of culture in Niagara.
Lectures
2010 Series "The Year of the Villages of Niagara"
The Society lecture series usually takes place on the third Thursday of each month (March - September) at 7:30 pm in historical Memorial Hall. Admission is free for Society members and $5 for the general public.
Our lecture series is kindly sponsored by:
March 18, 2010 Dr. Julia Roberts will present "Taverns & Village Public Life".
April 15, 2010 Guy St-Denis will present on his research on "Finding Brock's Dead House" in the village of Queenston.
May 20, 2010 Dr. Catharine Wilson will present "Raising and Stitching Together Neighbourhoods in Upper Canada".
June 17, 2010 Virgil Night at the Museum. We will have some brief presentations on the history of Virgil from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos.
July 15, 2010 Robert Miller will present "The Historic Mills of St. Davids".
August 19, 2010 Queenston Night at the Museum. We will have some brief presentations on the history of Queenston from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos.
September 16, 2010 St. Davids Night at the Museum. We will have some brief presentations on the history of St. Davids from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos.
Programmes & Events
July 30, August 6, 13 & 20
Radio Noir at the Museum
The 1930s – 50s were a time before video or television. This was a time when airwaves were filled with variety shows of all genres, when families gathered around their radio sets to hear the unforgettable stories of Dick Barton, Harry Lime, Sam Spade, The Shadow and The Green Hornet.
Often recorded live in front of an audience, the music and sound effects were as much a part of show as the drama.
Do you love those shows from the Golden Age of radio, full ofmystery, intrigue, and romance? Now you can enjoy classic Radio Noir, performed by you or your peers. This is 'Do It Yourself Radio'.
Join in the fun - be an actor, make sound effects, sing along with some old tunes, or merely sit back and be an enthusiastic audience member. This is 'open mic' time - you just might scare yourself!
The Niagara Historical Museum presents a summer series of Radio. Four shows will take place on four consecutive Fridays at 11am – July 30th, August 6th, 13th and 20th.
Join local actors as they perform original Dick Barton scripts, complete with live sound effects and music - from banging on pots, to firing toy cap guns!
Cultural Newsletter
Each week, from May to October, the Museum produces a newsletter (called WHAT) of events for the cultural institutions in town. From November to April, newsletters are distributed on a bi-monthly or monthly basis. View our current newsletter for a glace at some of the cultural events in town this week.
