Heritage Sarnia-Lambton

Heritage Hour - For Posterity's Eyes Only: Historic Diaries, Letters, and Correspondence

Some of the documents in our museum collections reveal the inner thoughts, opinions, and feelings of our local residents. This includes diaries, journals, and correspondence that have been carefully stored for decades (or in some cases, over 150 years!) In this Heritage Hour, learn about the lives and times of these interesting subjects as we dive into gems from the archives. There are fascinating things you can learn about history by examining records that weren’t originally created for the public eye!

Heritage Hour: Tinkering with Toys of Yesteryear

For many, the holiday season brings fond memories of childhood and playtime. Although the style of play may have changed over the years, toys remain a consistent source of joy and laughter. Have you ever wondered what kinds of toys were popular in Lambton County over the past 175 years? Watch this Heritage Hour virtual presentation, as our panel of local museum professionals highlight the fascinating toys in our collections and the interesting stories they hide.

HSL Heritage Hour - Rough Waters: Shipwrecks of Lambton's Past

Lambton County’s location alongside Lake Huron and the St. Clair River connects it to the transportation and shipping industries that operate there. From pleasure craft to lake freighters, many different vessels have traversed these waterways. Museum experts explore the dark side of Lambton’s nautical history using archival documents and artifacts from their collections.

Heritage Hour - Winter Sports and Recreation in Lambton County

Winter sports and activities help make the long, cold winter months pass by more enjoyably. Join us as we share community memories and collection items of winter leisure activities from Lambton County's past.

Heritage Hour: Mysterious Artifacts

What’s lurking inside Lambton County museum vaults? What strange and unusual artifacts have they collected over the years? Join us as museums across Lambton County swing open their vault doors to examine the weird and mysterious items in our holdings. You may be surprised at what we have!

Heritage Hour: Celebrating the Women of Sarnia Lambton

Recognize the incredible women in our community that have overcome significant obstacles and fulfilled incredible purposes in celebration of International Women's Day!

Lambton's Haunted History

Explore spooky artifacts, haunted histories, and unexplainable events that have occurred throughout Lambton County.

On the Lam in Lambton

Explore criminal accounts that have befallen our communities across Lambton County. From scofflaws to the downright illegal, discover Lambton's sensationalized dark underbelly.

Due to the subject matter, there might be graphic references to violence and sexual assault. Please be advised.

Lambton Calamities

Discover some of the disasters that have shaken communities across Lambton County since the beginning of the 1900s. Some of the disasters were natural, such as the Great Storm of 1913 or the Sarnia Tornado of 1953. Some were man-made, like the Wanstead train wreck in 1902 or the nitroglycerin explosions in the oil fields.

Home and Away

Recognize Remembrance Day and celebrate our war veterans. Learn about the sacrifices made by our military overseas, and the contributions made by brave men and women on the home front.

Fun in the Sun

Discover the history of summer recreation across Lambton County. How have local residents whittled away their summer days in years past? Explore archival photographs and pictures from museum collections in Lambton County.

Living Now & Looking Back

Discover how the Spanish Flu affected Sarnia-Lambton and how it differed from the current COVID-19 pandemic and how it had a lasting impact on the area.