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Gold images and archives from the Museum's collection
Tuesday July 4, 2023
Our Summer Program Assistant, Robyn, explores the history of golf in Niagara-on-the-Lake with one of North America's oldest golf courses.
First 2SLGBTQ+ Rights Protest held in Ottawa, 1971. Credit Ottawa Journal
Thursday June 8, 2023
For Pride Month, Assistant Curator, Shawna Butts, explores the history of the persecution of 2SLGBTQ+ people in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
A panoramic view of Queen Street as it was in 1945, beside a composite image of the proposed renovation of the street.
Wednesday May 3, 2023
Barbara Worthy finds that the coronation of King Charles III coincides with an important anniversary for the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Calixa ​Lavallée
Tuesday April 4, 2023
Our Community Outreach Coordinator, Babs Worthy, looks at the history of Canada's National Anthem and its composer, Calixa ​Lavallée.
Emma Augusta Currie (nee Harvey, 1829-1913)
Thursday March 2, 2023
In honour of International Women's Day, our Managing Director, Sarah Kaufman, explores the life of one of NOTL's amazing women - Emma Currie.
New Chloe Cooley Stamp produced by Canada Post
Wednesday February 1, 2023
Many think of Canada as the place where enslaved African Americans came to find freedom, but before its abolition in 1834, slavery did exist here in Upper Canada too. For Black History month, we look at enslavement in Niagara-on-the-Lake.