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Lambton County Archives seeking applications for Heritage Hunters video series
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 09:42 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is now accepting applications from community members eager to explore their genealogical roots for a new video series called Heritage Hunters. This series will follow the Archives staff and a local resident as they work together to uncover their family story.
Each episode will journey through the historical records, personal discoveries, and connections that shape Lambton County’s past. The series aims to explore interesting stories hidden in local history...
Explore the power of electricity at the Oil Museum of Canada’s PA Day event
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 12:17 PM
Oil Springs, ON – Discover the fascinating world of electricity through hands-on activities at the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, during the PA Day event Watts of Fun on Friday, January 31, 2025.
Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., visitors can participate in activities and demonstrations on a drop-in basis to explore how electrons dance between atoms to power our world. Activities include creating static electricity with balloons to make a Static Electricity Butterfly dance, making...
Lambton Heritage Museum to offer Winter Warm Up PA Day event
Posted on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 11:57 AM
Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum invites families to embrace the winter season with the snow-themed Winter Warm Up PA Day event on Friday, January 31, 2025. Drop-in between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to experience a flurry of exciting activities for all ages.
Visitors will discover the challenges and joys of winter life long ago with interpretive talks in the Lambton Gallery at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. The family-friendly presentation will explore how people have...
Heritage Sarnia-Lambton offers virtual Heritage Hour on legendary Lambton figures
Posted on Thursday, November 07, 2024 03:17 PM
Wyoming, ON – The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network is hosting a virtual Heritage Hour program on Thursday, November 21, at 7:30 p.m. This hour-long panel presentation, titled Legends of Lambton, will highlight the intriguing lives of notable figures in Lambton County’s history. Tales will include lesser-known stories of both celebrated and infamous characters who have played pivotal roles in shaping our County into the vibrant place it is today.
“Legends of Lambton will bring to life the stories of...
Annual Holiday Open Houses set for November 15 at Lambton Museums
Posted on Tuesday, November 05, 2024 09:47 AM
Wyoming, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, are excited to host their annual Holiday Open Houses, on the upcoming PA Day, Friday, November 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Celebrate the start of the holiday season with activities that capture the festive spirit. At Lambton Heritage Museum, there will be holiday-themed activities in the historic buildings, including a Christmas cracker craft in the Rokeby School and a costumed interpreter in the...