This vitro-porcelain glass basket was donated by Mr. Murray Sherwin, of St. Catharines in October of 1970. 1970.58.380 Find more […]
One Hour in the Past E705 – Sewing Machines
On this episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the local history of sewing machine manufacturing, a patent war, and the pivotal role of the lock stitch!
VMLS via Podcast – Our Gallant Employees
On today’s episode we’re sharing “Our Gallant Employees: Corporate Commemoration in Port-War Canada,” with special guest Jonathan Vance.
Artifact of the Week: Championship Crest
This crest was given to members of the championship team of the 1963 basketball tournament sponsored by the St. Catharines […]
One Hour in the Past E704 – Plastics
They said they weren’t a science podcast, but Kathleen and Adrian are back with some more fascinating science-based historical research into the history of plastics. Specially on this episode: how not to pronounce “phthalate.”
VMLS via Podcast – Queenston: A Working Neighbourhood
On today’s episode we’re sharing “Queenston: A Working Neighbourhood” presented by special guest Paul Miller, minister of Westminster United Church.
Artifact of the Week: Silver Clip
This silver clip, which has the initials F.D., was owned by Fredrick William Davis. 2004.13.93. Find more information and other […]
VMLS via Podcast
On today’s episode we’re sharing “Discovering Niagara’s Freedom Trail” with special guest Rochelle Bush. Special Guest Rochelle Bush, trustee and historian of Salem Chapel, British Methodist Episcopal Church National Historic Site and proprietor of Tubman Tours Canada, will speak about Niagara’s Freedom Trail – the loosely connected network of important heritage sites, museums, and other historical places connected to the story of freedom and the Underground Railroad throughout Niagara.
Artifact of the Week: Airline Service Sticker
This week’s artifact is a sticker for the Airport Airlines Services at St. Catharines, Welland and Niagara Falls. 2006.77.2002 Find […]
VMLS via Podcast – One Dish, One History
On today’s episode we’re sharing One Dish, One History: There Were People Here Before 1876 with special guest Karl Dockstader. Radio host, and of the Oneida bear clan Centre Karl Dockstader will walk us through a part of Niagara history that is underexplored. We’ll talk about the friendships and agreements that formed to make settler people living here in Niagara possible and how that friendship may need to be rekindled to keep Niagara viable.
Artifact of the Week: Flashlight in Leather Case
This week’s artifact is a flashlight in a leather case donated by Malcolm H. Campbell of St. Catharines. Malcolm Campbell […]
Artifact of the Week: Horseshoe Champion Badge
This badge was awarded to the horseshoe champion of the St. Catharines Playgrounds in 1939. 2011.20.30 Find more information and […]
Artifact of the Week: Discharge Certificate
This week’s artifact is a discharge certificate for John Fitzgerald, who enlisted in St. Catharines and served in France. He […]
Artifact of the Week: Cavalry Spurs
These spurs are part of an accession of items used by Lieut. Harold Montgomery Campbell of St. Catharines during World […]
Artifact of the Week: Roses Lime Juice Bottle
This week’s artifact is a Roses Lime Juice Bottle, c. 1870. 1979.88.7 Find more information and other artifacts like this […]
Artifact of the Week: Hand Plunger
This week’s artifact is a hand plunger for an Apex Clothes Washer, ca. 1912-1940. 1975.29.32 Find more information and other […]
Artifact of the Week: Student Privilege Card
This student Privilege Card from 1956 granted Hazen Dividson [sic] a special student price at the Niagara Peninsula Theatres and […]
Artifact of the Week: Canvas Kit Bag
This week’s artifact is a kit bag used by Leslie Merritt Stull (b.1895-d.1955) who served in the 3rd Heavy Battery […]
Artifact of the Week: Lincoln Canning Co. Label
This week’s artifact is a label for Red Pitted Cherries from the Lincoln Canning Company. The Lincoln Canning Company was […]
Artifact of the Week: Camp Forestay Badge
This week’s artifact is a badge for the 1957 Camp Forestay Camporee Wetaskiwin in St. Catharines, which taught campers forester […]
Artifact of the Week: Sharples Cream Separator
This week’s artifact is a cream separator from Sharples Separator Works Company in Toronto, which was in operation sometime between […]
Artifact of the Week: Pipe Wrench
This week’s artifact is a Bemis and Call combination wrench used in the Lincoln/Welland County area. It was used as […]
Artifact of the Week: Cheque for the Canadian Bank of Commerce
This week’s artifact is a 1933 cheque that was issued by the St. Catharines branch of the Canadian Bank of […]
History from Here: Wellington Hotel at 15 Lock Street
Situated on a natural harbour at the mouth of Twelve Mile Creek, Port Dalhousie has been a hub of maritime […]
VMLS via Podcast – Emancipation Day
On today’s episode we’re sharing a very special lecture presented by Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon, president of the Ontario Black History Society, and the topic expert on Emancipation Day.
Museum Chat Live! E904 – Hearing History: The Slap Shot
This episode is another journey in our Hearing History series, taking full advantage of the podcast format by exploring local history through […]
VMLS via Podcast – Election 1917
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture presented by our own Kathleen Powell titled ‘Election 1917: Wartime Canada Goes to the Polls.’
History from Here: Power Glen
Unique geography has attracted engineering minds to the southwestern portion of what is now St. Catharines since the early days […]
VMLS via Podcast – The Indigenous Underground Railroad
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture titled “The Indigenous Underground Railroad” with special guest Dr. Roy Finkenbine, professor of history and Director of the Black Abolitionist Archive at the University of Detroit Mercy. This lecture was originally recorded on April 26, 2022.
Museum Chat Live! E903 – Equatorial Emigrants: Tales from the StoryLab 3
In this 3-episode series, host Sean Dineley lets a sampling of long-time St. Catharines residents do most of the talking. […]
VMLS via Podcast – Return to Civvy Street and Postwar St. Catharines
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture titled Return to “Civvy” Street: Postwar St. Catharines originally presented in March, 2022 by Sara Nixon.
Artifact of the Week: Wedding Card
This week’s artifact is a congratulatory card sent to Elizabeth Fraser and Albert Anderson for their wedding on February 19th, […]
VMLS via Podcast – From Anatevka to St. Catharines: the History of the Jewish Community in St. Catharines
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture titled From Anatevka to St. Catharines: the Early Years of the Spiritual Home of the Jewish Community, presented by special guest Howard Slepkov. This lecture was originally recorded on March 1, 2022.
Museum Chat Live! E902 – Via Paraguay: Tales from the StoryLab 2
In this 3-episode series, host Sean Dineley lets a sampling of long-time St. Catharines residents do most of the talking. […]
Grab a Plate: Food Traditions in the St. Catharines Black Community
This year’s four-part Black History Month blog series is all about community. In previous blogs we have often focused on […]
VMLS via Podcast – The Daily Grind: Records of Freedom Seekers in St. Catharines
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing the history of early black residents of St. Catharines with a lecture titled: ‘The Daily Grind: The Records of Freedom Seekers in St. Catharines’ presented by Abbey Stansfield. This lecture was originally recorded on February 1, 2022.
The Sound of a Community: Plantation Songs and Spiritual Music in St. Catharines
This year’s four-part Black History Month blog series is all about community. In previous blogs we have often focused on […]
History from Here: Burgoyne House at 15 Trafalgar Street
From town founders to politicians, from community to carpentry, and from brewers to Burgoynes, this classically designed brick home near […]
Artifact of the Week: Folk Arts Festival Button
This week’s artifact is a Folk Arts Festival button. This festival has been run in St. Catharines since 1969, making […]
Who Can Play? A History of Sports in St. Catharines’ Black Community
This year’s four-part Black History Month blog series is all about community. In previous blogs we have often focused on […]