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Canatara Cabin Restoration Project moving ahead

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is excited to share the progress on the Canatara Cabin Restoration Project, marking a significant milestone in the preservation of local history.

The historic Canatara Cabin was moved from Canatara Park in Sarnia to Lambton Heritage Museum in late 2020. Since then, a restoration journey has been underway to safeguard its legacy and contribute to the cultural heritage of the community.

A pivotal phase of the project is now in motion, involving the adjustment...

Lambton Museums host Holiday Open Houses

Wyoming, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, are hosting their annual Holiday Open Houses, on the PA Day, Friday, November 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Welcome the holiday season with the sights and sounds of these family-friendly events. Drop-in at Lambton Heritage Museum and take part in activity and craft stations exploring holiday traditions brought to Canada from around the world. Receive a warm welcome in the Tudhop House, where a costumed...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Trick-or-Treat Event

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site will be hosting Cackling Cauldrons: A Trick-or-Treat Event,Saturday, October 28 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Scream with delight and get in the spooky spirit with this family-friendly event where children are encouraged to wear their costumes. Trick-or-treat in our historic buildings and stop inside the Museum for Halloween-themed crafts and games, including witch hat ring toss.

“We are excited to host our trick-or-treat event again this...

Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival 2023

Grand Bend, ON – The annual Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival is returning to Lambton Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 14 and Sunday, October 15, 2023.

Over 65 vendors will be selling an array of handmade products including art and home décor, bath products and candles, clothing and apparel, food and beverage, jewelry, needlework and textiles, pottery, signs, and woodworking. In addition to product offerings, a family-friendly craft will be available in the Rokeby School. Visitors can also...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts PA Day event with Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is inviting the community to consider the ways their actions impact the soil and water of our watersheds during the special PA Day event Our Wonderful Watersheds on Friday, October 6, 2023. This event will take place at the Museum in collaboration with the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority.

During this drop-in program, conservation authority staff will be present and offer demonstrations, games, and activities designed to illustrate the importance of...