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Historical Society of St. Catharines
Canada
Приєднався 30 січ 2021
The Society was founded in 1927.
Our mission and goal is to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the history of St. Catharines and area.
Our Society is affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society.
Our mission and goal is to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the history of St. Catharines and area.
Our Society is affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society.
A Gentleman Politician from Niagara: The Life and Times of Robert Welch
Political scientist and Brock Professor Emeritus David Siegel presents his well-researched presentation of the significant contributions that Robert Welch made during his life of public service. He describes his life story from his early days in St. Catharines, his political philosophy and his legacy.
Robert Welch was known for his ability to take on difficult tasks, his quiet competence and integrity, his focus on people, as well as his diplomatic skills to bridge divisions.
In many ways Robert Welch was a man before his time.
Robert Welch was known for his ability to take on difficult tasks, his quiet competence and integrity, his focus on people, as well as his diplomatic skills to bridge divisions.
In many ways Robert Welch was a man before his time.
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Researching the history of the Garden City Arena for the Sport Oral History Archive
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The process of assembling the oral history of the Garden City Arena is described in this lecture by Dr. Elizabeth Vlossak and graduate student Paige Groot. Dr. Vlossak is an Associate Professor of History and Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies for the Faculty of Humanities. She is co-director of the Brock University Sport Oral History Archive, a digital interactive archive preserving ...
The March of Intellect "Early Schools, Children's Books and Literature", with Brian Narhi
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Historian Brian Narhi presents his research on "The March of Intellect" Early Schools, Children's Books and Literature, with a focus on education in the Niagara area from the late 1780's on. Brian was born and raised in St. Catharines. He studied classical literature, history and archeology at Brock University. He received his Masters at University of Toronto in classics, history and comparativ...
A Community At War - the Military Service of Black Canadians of the Niagara Region
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Jim Doherty, the President of the Niagara Military Museum delivers an illustrated talk about the exhibit he developed, "A Community at War". The exhibit explores how Black Canadians have served their country for over 200 years in times of war and peace, at home and overseas - fighting for freedom while struggling against systemic racial barriers within their own country. Beginning with former e...
HSSC Presents Hank Beekhuis "The Last Trolley Stop of the N.S. & T"
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Hank Beekhuis has been the president of the Port Dalhousie Conservancy since 2004, and is the current editor of the Port Reporter community publication. Inspired by an online photograph of the Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto (N.S. & T.) Trolley stop, Hank located and acquired the building, launching a restoration project that would span several years. This would involve the skills of studen...
HSSC presents Covered Histories Victoria Lawn Underground Railroad Gravestones
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Rochelle Bush and Adam Montgomery describe their project to locate gravestones of freedom seekers in St. Catharine's Victoria Lawn Cemetery. Through the research of historical records and on-site work at the cemetery, the lost headstones of several key individuals in the Underground Railroad have been revealed. Follow Rochelle on Facebook at Tubman Tours Canada Follow Adam on Twitter @cacemeter...
The Pun Is Mightier Than The Sword: The Art of Editorial Cartooning at The Standard, 1936 to 1961
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Over the years, The St. Catharines Standard has featured the work of many different editorial cartoonists. Between 1936 and 1961, the newspaper employed their own staff cartoonists. Historian Arden Phair has researched the lives and careers of the following six cartoonists: Josh Silburt, Rubin Kaell (aka ‘James Allen’), Harold Marten, Charles Pratt, John Ednie, and Harry Harley. In his presenta...
HSSC presents Hugh Fraser, "Hidden in Plain Sight: Niagara's 1800's Swing Beam Barns"
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Hugh Fraser is a man that knows more about barns than anyone! Raised on a dairy farm in Quebec and moved to Ontario to attend Guelph University, Hugh attained his undergrad degree in Agricultural engineering and a masters in Engineering. Hugh has spent his entire career an agricultural engineer working with farmers. In semi-retirement he's been an agricultural consultant and a director of the O...
HSSC presents David Serafino, "A Re-Imagined Intimate History of Port Dalhousie"
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David Serafino narrates his recent publication "Port Dalhousie Reimagined, A Century of Colourized Photographs" walking us through Port Dalhousie's unique history. He covers many early scenes: the first Welland Canal with the harbour, the Alexander Muir shipbuilding facility, the early mills and hotels that lined the canalside. Sailing ships that slowly evolved over time to the passenger steams...
HSSC Presents Michele-Elise Burnet, "Peeling Back 13,000 Years of Indigenous Existence in Niagara."
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President of Kakekalenicks and one of the co-founders of Landscape of Nations, Michele-Elise Burnet is a Metis Ontario citizen with Algonquin roots from the Bear Clan. She describes the history and culture of Indigenous people and their contribution to Canadian history and society. The Landscape of Nations is a living commerative memorial dedicated to the contributions and sacrifices made by Si...
HSSC presents David Hemmings, "Was your Grandmother a British Home Child?"
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David Hemmings retired from building start-up technology and service businesses in 2008. He has since written 8 local history books about Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, (NOTL) and has contributed 50 research papers for the NOTL Museum website. David recently became the Past President of the Niagara Historical Society, and gives monthly genetic genealogy workshops at the NOTL Public Library. He h...
HSSC presents Dr. Ian Ellingham, "An Economist Looks at Heritage".
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The Historical Society of St. Catharines is pleased to have Dr. Ian Ellingham present an academic overview of quantitative and evidence-based research.of society's attitudes to heritage buildings. For additional information: Cambridge Architectural Research website: www.carltd.com Dr. Ian Ellingham's website: www.corinivm.com Niagara Society of Architects: www.niagaraarchitects.ca
HSSC presents Brian Narhi, "Mills Should be Built Thereon"
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During the mid-nineteenth century the Town of St. Catharines was described as "a place of much trade". The prosperity and growth of the community is attributed to the presence of the Welland Canal, but the Hydraulic Raceways also played a significant role. The hydraulic raceway operated on a large scale in much the same way that an ordinary mill race did. A mill race was usually a man-made chan...
HSSC presents Peter Mulcaster, "Off to Paradise Grove - a Railway History of Niagara-On-The-Lake"
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Based on his recent award-winning book, author and historian Peter Mulcaster provides a narrated visual history of both steam and electric rail transportation in mid-nineteenth century Niagara. The third steam railway to be built in Ontario, then known as Upper Canada, came to Niagara-on-the-Lake in 1854. As with many railways of that era, it went through a period of various owners and financia...
The HSSC presents Stephen Remus, "Over 50 Years of Artist-Run Culture in Niagara"
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Stephen Remus, Minister of Energy, Minds, and Resources at the Niagara Artists Centre. Stephen has been volunteering at NAC for over twenty years and has guided the organization through a period of significant growth including ownership of the organization’s facilities on St. Paul Street and the establishment of 14 work and studio spaces for artists.
Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Roger Bradshaw "DRIVING NIAGARA: the early years"
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Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Roger Bradshaw "DRIVING NIAGARA: the early years"
HSSC presents Stan Skrzeszewski, "Laura Blackwell, Our Countess of Turczynowicz"
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HSSC presents Stan Skrzeszewski, "Laura Blackwell, Our Countess of Turczynowicz"
HSSC presents David Sharron, "Searching for St. Catharines in the Archives"
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HSSC presents David Sharron, "Searching for St. Catharines in the Archives"
HSSC proudly presents Rochelle Bush on the history of the BME Church Salem Chapel in St. Catharines.
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HSSC proudly presents Rochelle Bush on the history of the BME Church Salem Chapel in St. Catharines.
Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Sarah King Head
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Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Sarah King Head
HSSC presents: Brian Narhi's collection of the St. Catharines Constitutional (1858 and 1859)
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HSSC presents: Brian Narhi's collection of the St. Catharines Constitutional (1858 and 1859)
Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Dr Howard Slepkov
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Historical Society of St. Catharines presents Dr Howard Slepkov
Estras C Thompsons (1830-1902) born in at St. Catherine’s. Spent early years among slaves and well known in Berlin. 1902 Reside in Woodstock from Sarina.He was a preacher at one time at B.M.E. Would that be here? I’m from the US. I got this from a funeral announcement. Would anyone be able to explain this to me? Would the churches keep records on when he would have been a preacher?
Thank you for your query, and for sharing the information about Estras Thompson. There are no records of him preaching at the BME Church in St. Catharines. There are no existing BME Churches in Kitchener (Berlin), Woodstock or Sarnia. You would need to contact the historical society and or the museum or library in each city to seek additional information. The United Church of Canada Archives in Toronto, Ontario is the repository for the BME Church records.
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Correction, we were Muslims at 58:35
...Brian is an incredible asset to the Region!
Howard, great presentation. The St Catharines Community is lucky to have you and the Jewish Community is especially lucky to have you as it's leader.