Hi Alicia, I’m fairly new to St.Catharines and since I work at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre, I thought I’d […]
Know Your Neighbours – Honourable Harry Peter Cavers
Harry P. Cavers was born in St. Catharines, the son of Harry A. and Laura Mabel Cavers on December 27th, […]
Inspiring Hockey History
Our awesome Niagara Ice Dogs (we’re super proud) Ontario Hockey League team went all the way to the OHL Memorial […]
Open Late: A Summer of Museum Fun
We are so excited to announce the line up for the 2016 Open Late series. Open Late Why stay open […]
History InSite 2016
History InSite originally appeared at the In the Soil Festival in April of 2016. — History InSite is a site-specific photo […]
Know Your Neighbours – Dr. Theophilus Mack
Theophilus Mack immigrated to Canada in 1832 with his parents. His father had been a minister of the Church of […]
The Women’s Institute
The Women’s Institute (WI) is an organization most often associated with the UK, but as I recently (and very patriotically) explained […]
Ask Alicia – Buchanan Hall
Alicia, Just wondering if you have any history on the Buchanan house? I would find that super interesting. Thanks, Nancy […]
Know Your Neighbours – Lieutenant Thomas Moor Benson
Thomas Moore Benson was born in Port Hope, Ontario on November 25th, 1833, son of Thomas Benson (1804-1857) and Alicia […]
Managing Change – Morningstar Mill in context
The turn of the 20th century was a time of transition in Canadian life. The last traces of pioneer life quietly disappeared […]
Know Your Neighbours – Robert Stanley Kemp Welch O.C., Q.C., LL.D., O.St.J., O.L.J.
Robert Stanley Kemp Welch was born in St. Catharines on July 13th, 1928 at the General Hospital to parents Bob […]
Ask Alicia – Giraffe Jargon
Dear Alicia, Ever since I was child I can remember seeing a large metal giraffe outside of a building by […]
Know Your Neighbours – James S. Smiley
James S. Smiley was born in Port Dalhousie on September 19th, 1884. His father had operated a boat works and […]
Know Your Neighbours – Sydney George Chambers
Sydney George Chambers, a man from Toronto who had only been living and working in St. Catharines for 7 months […]
The Women’s Literary Club
Book clubs and reading groups seem to be everywhere these days – in-person and online, at a local library or […]
Ask Alicia – Curious about 211 Queenston Street
Dear Alicia, I am interested in learning more about the property at the corner of Queenston and Eastchester Streets in […]
Know Your Neighbours – Albert Adams
Albert came to Canada in 1909 from Scotland where he had been a gardener. Albert began working for the florist […]
Morningstar Mill makes the cover of ‘Old Mill News’ – a US publication
Heads up St. Catharines, Morningstar Mill is helping meet Mayor Sendzik’s vision of making St. Catharines the most livable city […]
St. Catharines Museum + In the Soil Festival
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre is happy to be a participant in this year’s In the Soil […]
Know Your Neighbours – Alexander Muir – Muir Bros.
Alexander Muir was born on April 26, 1819 on a farm near the town of Stevenston, Ayrshire in Scotland. He […]
Ask Alicia – 321 St. Paul Street
Dear Alicia, The building at 321 St. Paul Street is so beautiful and unique. It really stands out but I […]
Know Your Neighbours – Charles and Edith Annie Draysey
Charles Henry Draysey was born in Bethnal Green, London England to Charles Frederick Draysey (1862-1929) and Susannah Lineman (1964-1953) in […]
Know Your Neighbours – Richard B. Wright
Author of 13 published novels and 2 children’s books. Richard B. Wright was born in Midland, Ontario on March 4, […]
Ask Alicia – Why Is That Flag There?
Dear Alicia, Why is there a flag pole on the small grassy area across from the old Delta Bingo on Queenston […]
Know Your Neighbours – Lachlan Ebenezer McKinnon
Lachlan Ebenezer McKinnon was born on September 19th, 1854 in Owen Sound, Ontario to parents John and Elizabeth McKinnon. John […]
Isabella Frampton Hawken: The Original #Girlboss
In honour of International Women’s Day, we’re profiling Isabella Frampton Hawken, a trailblazing businesswoman who is featured in the St. […]
Morningstar Mill – Keeping up with the Joneses
When Wilson purchased Mountain Mills in 1883, the mill had already been updated with a modern turbine. Turbines had replaced […]
Know Your Neighbours – Mary Helen McKean Malcolmson
Mary Helen McKean Malcolmson was born in Ireland in 1864. She immigrated to Ontario with her family where they settled […]
Votes for Women!
March 1 marks the official opening of a new exhibition of photographs at the St. Catharines Museum: “Leading the Way: […]
“Ask Alicia” Whitman & Barnes Mfg. Co.
For many people, history means learning about their past, their ancestors and where they come from. Living and working and […]
The St. Catharines Orioles
An article on Sportsnet.ca examines the often overlooked history of the St. Catharines Orioles, one of the first hockey teams made […]
Know Your Neighbours – Reverend Richard Amos Ball
On November 30th, 1845, Richard Amos Ball was born in St. Catharines, Ontario, the son of Henry Ball and […]
Black Soldiers in the Great War
So our people, gratefully remembering their obligations in this respect, are most anxious to serve their King and Country in […]
Know Your Neighbours – Brian Joseph Cullen
Brian Cullen was born in Ottawa on November 11, 1933. He moved to St. Catharines in 1951 when he joined […]
Dear Jack Hardy
Big props to all who made their way to the Museum for our Family Day festivities. But our good pal […]
Post Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad is an important part of St. Catharines’ history – but the journey of freedom seekers out of […]
“Ask Alicia” – Merritton High School
This week’s “Ask Alicia” will take us to Merritt Street in the mid 1930’s when Merritton High School was built. […]
Doing our Bit: St. Catharines and the Great War Mapping Project
The St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre opened a major new exhibit in September 2014: Doing Our Bit: World […]
NEW! Doing Our Bit: The Audio Tour
Announcing our new Audio Tour! We are extremely excited to launch our brand-new audio tour as a part of our […]
Guest Blogger shares her faves!
This post comes to us thanks to MD Salzberg, a student at the University of Toronto who recently visited […]