Lecture: Sara Nixon — Secrets of the Short Hills
From CAD
CA$15.00
- Duration: 1 Hours (approx.)
- Location: Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
- Product code: P0671D
The wild ruggedness of the Short Hills is rich in history spanning millennia, and offers a unique lens into the story of Niagara. Join Sara Nixon of The Brown Homestead to discover the surprising stories hidden in its hills, valleys and waterways. We’ll uncover clues to early industry and settlement, attempts to build a military fortress, the dramatic 1838 raid led by cross-border rebels and lots more.
Sara Nixon is the Director of Community Engagement at The Brown Homestead. Raised in Grimsby, Sara grew up fascinated with the local history that surrounded her. She earned a Masters degree in Public History at Carleton University and has built a career in the museum and heritage fields over the past decade. Sara also currently serves as Chair of the Grimsby Heritage Advisory Committee.
