Throughout our celebration of season 10 we’ve put together a few “supercut” episodes looking back at some of our favourite moments and episodes. We revisited the series we put together about the history of the bridges of the Welland Canal, and we revisited the series about the Victorians called Victorian Tweets. On today’s last episode of season 10, we bring you a supercut compilation of our favourite instances where we used primary sources on the podcast.
Museum Chat Live! E1009 – A Niagara Christmas Carol: Fostering Community Connections Through History and Theatre
This podcast episode includes an interview with Foster Festival playwright and actor Jamie Williams and director Emily Oriold. Representing the […]
Museum Chat Live! E1007 – Hearing History: Lakeside Park Carousel Band Organ
This podcast episode is in our Hearing History series, exploring local history through sound. Today’s sound comes from a musical […]
One Hour in the Past E806 – Pablum
It’s time for the big reveal. After an interesting discussion about pablum (ironic, we know), Adrian reveals the theme (and subthemes) that linked together the episodes of this season!
One Hour in the Past E805 – The Wirephoto
In the most scientific episode since the infamous gyroscope episode in season 7, Kathleen and Adrian try to tackle the fascinating and very technical history of the wirephoto.
One Hour in the Past E804 – The Electronic Wave Organ
Bet you didn’t know how an electronic organ works! Well, now you do! In another attempt at explaining science, Kathleen and Adrian explore the history of this impressive instrument, talk family electronic organs, and sports!
One Hour in the Past E803 – The Route Reference Computer
How does the mail get sorted? One of the first computerized and automated mail sorters was the Route Reference Computer. Despite its “state secret” level of confusing technical aspects, we learned a lot about the mail in this episode.
One Hour in the Past E802 – The Electric Powered Wheelchair
On this episode we’re explore the important history of the electric powered wheelchair, and our research takes us through the history and importance of mobility aids today.
One Hour in the Past E801 – The Egg Carton
We’re cracking open season 8 of One Hour in the Past with the history of the egg carton. The episode is filled with a surprising amount of unintended egg puns and lots of egg-sellent history. Enjoy the episode!
Museum Chat Live! E1006 – Supercut 2: Victorian Tweets
Enjoy this look back on our Season 6 3-part miniseries about the Victorians which was produced during the run of our temporary exhibition Victorian Tweets.
Museum Chat Live! E1005 – Food, Glorious Food Blog Series Wrap-up
On this episode of Museum Chat Live! we’re chatting local food history and baking as we wrap up our (now beloved) Food, Glorious Food Blog Series. The series was a chance for Abbey Stansfield (public programmer) and Kathleen Powell (curator) to explore local food history by baking through historic recipes in our collection. This bake-off was a way to explore food history in a first-hand way and draw attention to our temporary exhibit of the same name, on display at the Museum through the autumn of this year. Listen in for a chat about food history, writing a blog series together, challenges in baking historic recipes, the things we learned, and most importantly: our favourite desserts!
Museum Chat Live! E1002 – Hearing History: Film Projectors
This podcast episode is in our Hearing History series, exploring local history through sound. Today’s sound is the film projector, which has […]
Museum Chat Live! E1001 – What’s Coming Up in Season 10?
The 10th season of our Museum Chat Live! podcast is here! My, oh my, how time flies. It’s like one […]
Museum Chat Live! E906 – Merritt’s Speech, November 30th, 1824
Today’s episode of Museum Chat Live! brings a reading of an excerpt of Merritt’s speech from 200 years ago to our ears. Edited and read by museum volunteer Des Corran, you can hear the optimism with which Merritt would cling to over some very challenging years of construction ahead.
VMLS via Podcast – Ponderous Fraus, Mynheers, and Jaded Farm Horses
On today’s episode we’re sharing “Ponderous Fraus, Mynheers, and Jaded Farm Horses, or Early St. Catharines Before the First Welland Canal” with special guest Brian Narhi.
One Hour in the Past E706 – The Machine Gun
On this episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the scientifically complicated history of the machine gun and its remarkable and terrible impact in 19th and 20th century warfare. Also: it’s the season finale and the mystery theme linking all of this season’s episodes is revealed!
VMLS via Podcast – In the Public Interest
On today’s episode we’re sharing “In the Public Interest: Public Works in St. Catharines” presented by Kathleen Powell.
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.
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.
One Hour in the Past E703 – Canning
On this episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the local history of canning and a long list of all the weird things that come in cans today.
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.
One Hour in the Past E702 – Gyroscopes
On this episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian try to muster all their brainpower to tackle the interesting yet complex history (and functions) of the gyroscope. Science!
One Hour in the Past E701 – Paperclips
On this episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the history of paperclips, with a special guest appearance by Clippy!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
VMLS via Podcast – Upper Canada’s Black Defenders take on Niagara’s Wild West
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing about the Coloured Corps and the construction of the Second Welland Canal with a lecture presented by yours truly titled “Upper Canada’s Black Defenders take on Niagara’s Wild West.” This lecture was originally presented on February 15, 2022.
Museum Chat Live! E901 – Finding Home: Tales from the StoryLab 1
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 – When the World Changed
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing the exciting story of the First World War as it looked to the residents in St. Catharines with a lecture given by our curator Kathleen Powell titled ‘When the World Changed.” This lecture was originally recorded on December 1, 2021.
One Hour in the Past E605 – Self-Published Materials
This episode is perfect for the pamphleteers of the 18th century to the bloggers and YouTubers of today. Kathleen and Adrian explore the fascinating democratization of publishing with an episode about self-published materials.
Museum Chat Live! E803 – Hearing History: Accordion Music
This episode is another sonic journey in our Hearing History series, taking full advantage of the podcast format by exploring […]
One Hour in the Past E604 – Science Fiction
Cue the trumpet fanfare from your favourite Hollywood sci-fi flick! On this week’s episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the fascinating pop-history of science fiction.
One Hour in the Past E603 – Newspapers
Extra, extra! On today’s episode of One Hour in the Past Kathleen and Adrian discuss the transitional and ever-changing nature of news media and the conservator’s nightmare: newsprint/paper!
One Hour in the Past E602 – Superheroes and Comic Books
On today’s episode of One Hour in the Past, Kathleen and Adrian explore the moon-booted-history of Superheroes and Comic Books!
One Hour in the Past E601 – Dictionaries
On today’s episode of One Hour in the Past Kathleen and Adrian discuss the simultaneously boring and cool history of dictionaries.
VMLS via Podcast – Home Sweet Home
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast we’re sharing a lecture about urban development in St. Catharines – a long and storied tale. This lecture was originally presented on November 16, 2021 by Sara Nixon.
VMLS via Podcast – Canada’s Game in the Garden City
On today’s episode of VMLS via Podcast our Visitor Services Coordinator Adrian Petry gives a lecture about the rich and exciting history of hockey in our city. Hear stories from the early days of pick-up on a frozen Welland Canal to Stan Mikita and the big-league games here at the Garden City Arena.