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
2009 Series "The Year of the Woman of Niagara"
The Society lecture series usually takes place on the third Thursday of each month at 7:30 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 "Reciprocal Work Bees".
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 Virgil 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 Virgil from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos.
Programmes & Events
February 2010
Admission by Donation
For the entire month of February, the Niagara Historical Museum is 'pay what you want' for all Niagara-on-the-Lake residents. Please be advised, the museum will be closed for a special event on February 23rd. Just show a valid piece of identification, hydro bill, etc... to prove residency.
March 23rd, 2010
The Memory Project Workshop
Working with the Historica-Dominion Institute, the museum will host a workshop that will record experiences of Canadian Armed Services personnel. This is a full day workshop that will work with area schools and veterans to get their stories online and available for students and researchers to better understand the Canadian experience.
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, newsletter 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.
