In the centuries before major European presence in this area, the primary residents of the Niagara Peninsula were the Neutrals. […]
History from Here: Fairview Mall at 285 Geneva St.
In the years following the Second World War, North America was growing and evolving fast. New technologies, a baby boom, […]
History from Here: Former Merritton Town Hall
Before 1961, Merritton was an independent municipality, separate from St. Catharines. Merritton developed around the Welland Canal’s most aggressive escarpment […]
Yearbook Flip – Student Stanzas
1972-73 St. Catharines high school alumni are now celebrating their 50-year anniversary. Though they no doubt have witnessed many changes […]
Museum Classroom: William Hamilton Merritt Biography
Explore the history and narrative of William Hamilton Merritt and his involvement with the Welland Canals through this interactive biography activity.
A Day in Collections: Cleaning the Fire Pumper
Snowflake & Sven’s Adventures with the Museum Collection Continue You know the steam fire pumper on display in the St. […]
Narratives of Fugitive Slaves – Part 4
“I think slavery is the worst and meanest thing to be thought of. It appears to me that God cannot receive into the kingdom of heaven, those who deal in slaves. God made all men – He is no respecter of persons – and it is impossible that he should, on account of my colour, intend that I should be the slave of a man because he is of brighter skin than I am.” – Henry Atkinson, (pp 94).
The Emotional Power of a Spirit Walk
5 Years of Guided Spirit Walks at Victoria Lawn Cemetery For a good part of a year, probably close to […]