Lambton County Archives Blog

Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Explores the Haunting Histories of Lambton County

Grand Bend, ON - The eight museums of Lambton County that make up Heritage Sarnia-Lambton will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, October 21 at 7 p.m. This panel presentation, titled Lambton’s Haunted History, will explore spooky artifacts, haunting histories, and unexplainable events from across Lambton County.

“Lambton County has so many fascinating stories in its past, some of which are spooky and unexplained,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor, Lambton County Archives....

Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival

Grand Bend, ON - The annual Lambton Fall Colour & Craft Festival returns to Lambton Heritage Museum on Saturday, October 16 and Sunday, October 17, 2021.

Over 50 local vendors will be set up with an array of products available including alpaca textiles, woodworking, organic body care, home fragrances, jewelry, pottery, pastries, preserves, and seasonal handcrafted décor that is sure to inspire! In addition to product offerings, a family friendly craft will be available in a historic building...

Lambton County Archives Partners with Lambton Concert Band for New Exhibit

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives, in partnership with the Lambton Concert Band, is pleased to present a new exhibit - History of Community Concert Bands in Lambton County.

Opening October 4, 2021 at the Sarnia Library, this fascinating exhibit explores the history of community concert bands across Lambton County.

“Nearly every community in Lambton County has been inspired to put a music group together,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor at Lambton County Archives. “Alvinston, Inwood,...

Lambton Heritage Museum virtual talk explores the importance of pollinators

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting a virtual talk and panel presentation, Pollinators, Past and Present, on Thursday, September 30 at 7:00 p.m.

In this talk, the panel will discuss the importance of pollinators past and present, and how pollinators are an essential part of healthy ecosystems. Environmental professionals will highlight ongoing local initiatives to promote healthy pollinators, and museum staff will use artifacts from the collection to investigate the significance of...

Paint Ontario Art Show and Sale opens in September

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum will be presenting the Paint Ontario Art Show & Sale, September 3 - 26, 2021. The 25th anniversary show will be a live, in-person show - not a virtual show.

Paint Ontario is the largest show and sale of representational art in Ontario, which features over 200 original paintings by approximately 100 artists, selected from almost 700 submissions. The show provides a unique opportunity for emerging artists to showcase their work and an unmatched opportunity...