Established in 1895, the Niagara Historical Society is dedicated to understanding the history of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The most important aspect of the work of the Society is the maintenance of the Museum collection which began in 1896 and is one of Ontario's most important collections. Plan a visit to the Niagara Historical Society Museum to discover the unique stories of historic Niagara-on-the-Lake. Located 20km north of Niagara Falls, Niagara-on-the-Lake provided a new home for refugees, was the capital of Upper Canada, was in the middle of a war zone and visited by millions as a place of recreation for over 100 years; these stories play a major role in the development of Canada.
Village Life
May 1, 2010 - September 30, 2010
Much of what we know about Niagara-on-the-Lake pertains to the “Old Town”; that is, the township of Niagara-on-the-Lake, with its own unique history, events and people, often gets forgotten. The village communities that make up the rural township have unique stories that have shaped their development and the people who live there. Although the exhibition will concentrate on Queenston, St. Davids and Virgil, the villages that the Museum has the most tangible material for and the most photographic evidence of, smaller communities such as Homer, McNab and Glendale are also examined within the context of rural life centres and old Niagara Township.
Our Story
Permanent Exhibition
As visitors enter the Museum they will explore 9,000 years of history in first gallery of the Museum.
July 30th, August 6th, 13th and 20th
"Radio Noir at the Museum"
Join local actors as they perform original Dick Barton scripts, complete with live sound effects and music - from banging on pots, to firing toy cap guns!
All shows start at 11:00am
August 19, 2010
Queenston Night at the Museum
We will have some brief presentations on the history of Queenston from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos. Night starts at 7:30.
September 16, 2010
St. Davids Night at the Museum
We will have some brief presentations on the history of St. Davids from those who experienced it and invite others to bring their own stories, memories and photos. Night starts at 7:30.
See our Events section for more information on all of our events
