NOTL Museum Lecture Series

Monthly Lecture Series held on the 3rd Thursday from March to September.

• Duración: 60 Minutos (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Dr. Emily Aubie - The Science of a Good Vintage

What defines a “good vintage” and what role does the winemaking play? This lecture explores the scientific elements that help transform local grapes into your favorite bottle of wine.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Gurth Pretty — The Royal Navy on Lake Ontario During the War of 1812

To Be Determined.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Rick Hill — Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, Canada's Longest-Running Residential School

Behind the Bricks: The Life and Times of the Mohawk Institute, Canada's Longest-running Residential School

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Sara Nixon — Secrets of the Short Hills

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 depths.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Sharon Janzen — Curating a Journey: How Maps and Technology Bring Laura Secord's Story to Life

This dynamic community talk traces Laura Secord’s remarkable journey from Queenston to Decew House in Thorold, bringing together historical maps, geographic information systems (GIS), and digital storytelling through ArcGIS StoryMaps.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Stephen Littlechild — For the Pleasure of Polo: From Fast Horses to Fierce Players

Join Stephen Littlechild for a journey into the Polo world of fast horses and fierce players. Attendees will learn about the history and game dynamics of Polo, horses and horsemanship, and the growing popularity of Women's and youth polo.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Tom Smith — Puttin' on the Show: The Niagara Agricultural Society 1890-1927

To Be Determined.

• Duración: 1 Horas (aproximadamente)

Lecture: Janet Hodgkins, UE — Is There A Loyalist In Your Family Tree?

Hear the real story of the Loyalists who came to Canada and discover if there is a Loyalist in your family !