The Historical Society of St. Catharines generally meets in the Burgoyne Room of the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3 (the Welland Canals Centre), 1932 Welland Canals Parkway (formerly Government Road) at 7:30 unless otherwise posted. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Free admission to the Society meetings. All interested parties welcome. January 22Continue reading “Upcoming Meetings – Winter 2009”
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Some Reminiscences of Grantham Township – November 27
Historical Society of St. Catharines meeting Programme: “Some Reminiscences of Grantham Township” – Former City Alderman and Regional Councillor Bob Bell will share his reflections on his political career. Time / Place: Thursday, 27 November 2008, 7:30 P.M., Burgoyne Room of the St. Catharines Museum at Lock 3 (the Welland Canals Centre), 1932 Welland CanalsContinue reading “Some Reminiscences of Grantham Township – November 27”
From Glass Negatives to Digital Images
During the September 25 meeting, Dennis Cahill recounted some of the highlights and insights into his 43 year career as a photographer at the St. Catharines Standard newspaper. Cahill’s talk was coupled around the recent opening of a new exhibit at the St. Catharines Museum entitled “Niagara Through the Lens: the Shots that set The Standard”. Continue reading “From Glass Negatives to Digital Images”
Fall Programs with the Historical Society
September 25 – Dennis Cahill on “From Glass Negatives to Digital Images”. Dennis will be speaking about the changes that have taken place in photography and probably also about the very extensive collection of pictures from the past 70 years or so that were recently donated to the St. Catharines Museum by the Standard newspaper.Continue reading “Fall Programs with the Historical Society”
Early Governance as it Relates to Grantham Township
Information gathered by Society member Bill Stevens: The settlement of what is now known as Ontario was precipitated by the declaration of American Independence and subsequently the fall of British rule in what is now the United States of America. Some of those wishing to remain Loyal to the British Crown fled to FortContinue reading “Early Governance as it Relates to Grantham Township”
Happy Birthday Mr. Merritt
It isn’t everyday that you turn 215! The Historical Society will be celebrating William Hamilton Merritt’s birthday on Thursday, 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 walkContinue reading “Happy Birthday Mr. Merritt”
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