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Oil Museum of Canada to hold stargazing event on Saturday, July 26

Oil Springs, ON – Discover the wonders of the night sky at the Oil Museum of Canada’s Stargazing Event on Saturday, July 26 from 8:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. in partnership with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada – Sarnia Centre. This free, weather-permitting event offers an unforgettable evening under the stars for all ages.

Visitors are welcome to arrive early to enjoy the sunset, projected to be around 8:57 p.m., with stargazing beginning in earnest between 9:30 and 10:00 p.m. The RASC-Sarnia...

Oil Museum of Canada hosting annual Black Gold Fest on July 19

Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is excited to announce the return of the annual Black Gold Fest event on Saturday, July 19, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Black Gold Fest invites residents to learn more about the rich heritage that exists in their own backyards. The family-friendly event includes live music, heritage demonstrations, crafts and activities, food and beverage vendors, and free face-painting. In celebration of the Village of Oil Springs’ 160th...

Heritage Sarnia-Lambton launches Summer BINGO Challenge

Lambton County, ON - Heritage Sarnia-Lambton is excited to announce the launch of its Summer BINGO Challenge, a community engagement initiative designed to encourage exploration of the region's rich history while offering participants the chance to win prizes.

The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Summer BINGO Challenge invites participants to visit participating heritage sites throughout the region and complete fun activities listed on specially designed BINGO cards. At each location, staff will provide...

Lambton County Archives to hold final workshop in preservation series

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives invites the community to attend The Preservation Lab: Digitization, the third and final session in the Preservation Lab workshop series. The free event takes place on Wednesday, June 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at Lambton County Archives in Wyoming.

Digitizing archival materials can be a key step in preserving family history, photographs, and important documents. This workshop will introduce participants to the basics of digitization, including recommended...

North Lambton Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show returns to Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is pleased to announce the return of another vibrant display from the bi-annual North Lambton Quilters’ Guild Quilt Show.

Established in 1989, the North Lambton Quilters’ Guild has been active for over 35 years and has been exhibiting their work at Lambton Heritage Museum for almost 20 years. This year’s exhibit will include traditional quilts, as well as other handmade items like clothing, wall hangings, table-toppers, and accessories. The display will...