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.
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.
Tuesday April 4, 2023
Our Community Outreach Coordinator, Babs Worthy, looks at the history of Canada's National Anthem and its composer, Calixa Lavallée.
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.
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.
Thursday January 5, 2023
Assistant Curator, Shawna Butts, looks at the use of wax seals on official documents and the difference between regular and Royal or Great seals.