Upcoming HSSC lectures are delivered online using our Zoom virtual meeting room.
From the comfort of your living room or wherever you are in the world, join us at 7:30 pm on the 4th Thursday of every month from January to June and September to November.
We have an outstanding lineup of presentations of local historical interest. To enter these meetings click the corresponding link or scan the QR code on your smartphone or device.
SEPTEMBER 23 “Journey through Niagara: the early years”, a pictorial journey through the Niagara Peninsula in the early years. Presented by HSSC board member, Roger Bradshaw, based on the book co-authored with John Burtniak. The majority of pictures are from Society member John Burtniak’s extensive post card collection, supplemented by photos from the Kings Highway web site and others. The journey starts on Highway No. 8, travelling from Stoney Creek and ending at Niagara Falls. This route was lined with cabins, cottages, inns, autotels, auto parks, tourist camps and restaurants.
OCTOBER 28 “Over 50 Years of Artist-Run Culture in Niagara”, presented by Stephen Remus, Minister of Energy, Minds, and Resources at the Niagara Artists Centre. Stephen has been volunteering at NAC for over twenty years and has guided the organization through a period of significant growth including ownership of the organization’s facilities on St. Paul Street and the establishment of 14 work and studio spaces for artists.
NOVEMBER 25 “Off to Paradise Grove: a Railway History of Niagara-on-the-Lake 1854- 1959”, presented by author Peter Mulcaster of Niagara-on-the-Lake, based on his book. The third steam railway to be built in Ontario, then known as Upper Canada, came to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1854. As with many railways of that era, it went through a period of various owners and financial instability. Towards the end of the nineteenth century, the steam railway, then run by the Canada Southern Railway and subsequently by the Michigan Central Railroad, became established on a firmer footing and some economic development ensued.
December Break….no lecture
January, 27, 2022: “Mill Races in St. Catharines”
Brian Narhi, whose presentation will concern his research into the Mill Races in St. Catharines.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86129227709
February. 24, 2022: “Understanding Ugly: human response to buildings in the environment. “
Dr. Ian Ellingham, local architect, speaking on his recent book.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81753249180
March 24, 2022: “Was your Grandmother a British Home Child?”
David Hemmings, who has documented the lives of 1200 British Home Children in Niagara.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3348825539
Videos of Previous Lectures
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