The Historical Society will be celebrating William Hamilton Merritt’s birthday on Friday, July 3. The event will take place at 7:00 p.m. at the Merritt statue on St. Paul Street at the east end of the Burgoyne Bridge (opposite of the Cenotaph). It will include a historical walk across the Burgoyne Bridge with some historical factsContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mr. Merritt – July 3”
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33rd Annual Oille Fountain Potting Ceremony – May 23
The 33rd annual Oille Fountain Potting Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 23 at 11:00 a.m. at the corner of King and James Streets in St. Catharines. This event commemorates the contribution to the well being of the citizens of St. Catharines through donation of the City’s first public drinking fountain in 1878 by Dr. Lucius OilleContinue reading “33rd Annual Oille Fountain Potting Ceremony – May 23”
Meet the 2009 / 2010 Board of Directors
Historical Society Board of Directors 2009-2010 President – John Burtniak Past President – Bill Stevens Vice President – Paul Lewis Secretary – Elizabeth Finnie Treasurer – Chris Loat Director – Membership – Mary Leighton Director – Publicity – David Sharron Director – Director – Joe Muskat Director – John Calvert Director – Gail Benjafield
Meeting Recap: Snapshots of the Home Front – Niagara in 1939 to 1941
Using images from the St. Catharines Standard Collection from the St. Catharines Museum, Graham Phair took the Society back to the Niagara area during the early years of World War II. When Hitler invaded Poland and Great Britain declared war, Canada was quick to support their British allies. The people of Niagara were equally readyContinue reading “Meeting Recap: Snapshots of the Home Front – Niagara in 1939 to 1941”
Meeting Recap: The Myth of Laura Secord by Alun Hughes
On February 26, Professor Alun Hughes of Brock University methodically retraced the famous and heroic trek of Laura Secord using primary evidence in an effort to remove the myth and to uncover what most likely happened on that historic night. A quick retelling of the classic story: on 21 June 1813 in Queenston, Laura learnedContinue reading “Meeting Recap: The Myth of Laura Secord by Alun Hughes”
February 26: Alun Hughes Revisits the History of Laura Secord
“The Myth of Laura Secord: Seeking the Truth Beneath the Chocolate Coating” by Alun Hughes Time / Place: Thursday, 26 February 2009, 7:30 P.M., Burgoyne Room of the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3 (the Welland Canals Centre), 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (formerly Government Road). Wheelchair accessible. Free admission. All interested persons welcome. TheContinue reading “February 26: Alun Hughes Revisits the History of Laura Secord”
The Historical Society of St. Catharines 