events & programmes
The Museum and Society run a variety of events and programs to provide entertaining and educational activities for the residents and visitors of Niagara-on-the-Lake. From quality lectures to musical performances in the galleries, we works hard at being a focal point of culture in Niagara.
Lectures
Niagara Historical Society 2020 Lecture Series: All Along the Waterfront
OUR LECTURE SERIES HAS BEEN POSTPONED to 2021 DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS.
Peter Mulcaster | A Railway History of Niagara-on-the-Lake 1854–1959
Tony Chisholm | Marathon swimmers on Lake Ontario
Linda Fritz | Queenston: the Inland Port
David Gilchrist | The Navy Hall Underwater Archaeology Project
Peter Warwick | Launch Today: A Brief History Of Shipbuilding & Boat Building In Niagara
John Henry | The Cayuga and her consorts: Remembering those beloved Niagara-to-Toronto steamers
Terry Boulton | The Sorry Tale of Commercial Fishing in Niagara-on-the-Lake
Lectures start at 7:30 pm.
Tickets are $10 for the general public or free for Niagara Historical Society Members.
Reservations required as seating is limited
Generously Sponsored by:
FAMOUS & INFAMOUS: People & Events
Planned and organized by David Murray and
Liz Surtees
January - November | 2 pm
Join us in the gallery for a presentation by a local resident, followed by a lively discussion about people and events from the past.
Seating is limited so please register your spot!
Oct 26 | Ron Dale: Benjamin Lett
Nov 23 | Lewis Ford: Magda Goebbels
walking tours of old town
Walking Tours return in spring 2021
Join our guides for a walk through town,
beginning at the gazebo in Queen’s Royal Park. Tickets are $10 and include Museum admission.
Special Events
OCTOBER 24 | (Digital) Doors Open Niagara-on-the-Lake: A virtual tour of several sites of historic and architectural significance in NOTL as part of the province-wide Doors Open Ontario initiative. More information TBA.
POSTPONED TO SEPTEMBER 11, 2021
Niagara Polo: The Niagara Historical Society's major fundraiser brings the Toronto Polo Club to the Commons for exciting, live polo! General admission, VIP and Lounge tickets available. Visit www.niagarapolo.com for more information.
