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New website showcases Lambton’s contributions to the global oil industry

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, has launched a new website showcasing the important contributions to the world-wide oil industry by local International Oil Drillers.

From the mid-1870s until the mid-1940s, more than 800 international drillers from Lambton County provided Canadian oil drilling expertise and equipment to nearly 90 countries. This new website explores their stories and shares some of their letters, photographs, and souvenirs.

“There are so many fascinating...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts Spirit of the Forest Festival

Grand Bend, ON – Local environmental group Lakeshore Eco-Network (LEN) is hosting a celebration of trees and forests on Saturday, October 1 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Lambton Heritage Museum in Grand Bend. Museum admission is free during this event in support of this initiative.

The Spirit of the Forest Festival will include fun children’s activities, tree story time, walks, live animals, informative displays, food, and more. It is being held in conjunction with the native tree...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosting PA Day Event: Craft the Day Away

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting the PA Day Event: Craft the Day Away on Friday, September 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

A series of family-friendly art activities will have kids getting creative! Activities, courtesy of the Grand Bend Art Centre, will include an art-themed scavenger hunt, crafts, and more! Be sure to explore the Paint Ontario Art Competition, Exhibition & Sale during your visit as well.

“Art-related activities are always popular, and we are thrilled to offer...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts 26th annual Paint Ontario Art Competition, Exhibition & Sale

Grand Bend, ON – The 26th annual Paint Ontario Art Competition, Exhibition & Sale opens its doors to the public at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2 at Lambton Heritage Museum. The event will run until Sunday, September 25.

Long known as Ontario's largest show and sale of representational art, the 2022 edition of this popular event is eagerly anticipated by both the local community and art appreciators across the province.

The jurying process is now complete, and the show is preparing for its...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Book Launch Event

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is hosting a Book Launch Event celebrating the release of the book Crude Genius by author Gary May on Sunday, August 28 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Crude Genius explores the making of international oil baron, William H. McGarvey. McGarvey was the former mayor of Petrolia and an oil man who left to seek his fortune in the international oil fields. He was crowned the “Petroleum King of Austria,” dubbed “Europe’s Rockefeller," and advised...