Blog

For Indigenous History Month, we highlight the life of Koñwatsiˀtsiaiéñni, more commonly known as Mary (Molly) Brant, and her influence on history.

Historian Wesley Turner explores some of the names given to the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake throughout history and the stories behind the various changes.

With the news of a fire on April 16, 2025 at the historic Glencairn Hall in Queenston, our Assistant Curator, Shawna Jarman, explores the history of this grand estate and her thoughts on this loss of built heritage.

Museum volunteer, Rick Meloen, gives us some history about Concession 6, how the roads in the township were laid out, and a before and after look at the changes that have been made to Con. 6.

For our Feburary Blog, Assistant Curator, Shawna Butts, talks about the history of enslavement in Upper Canada, inlcuding what life was like for enslaved people here and highlighting some individual experiences. She also explains why some of the words associated with slavery have changed.

This month, we highlight the important role played by early inns and taverns in the community, and some of Niagara's earliest innkeepers.