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Heritage Sarnia-Lambton hosting Heritage Hour talk on mysterious artifacts
Posted on Thursday, June 09, 2022 03:29 PM
Wyoming, ON - The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, June 16 at 7 p.m. This panel presentation, titled Mysterious Artifacts, will explore strange and unusual artifacts lurking inside the museums’ vaults.
“There are many fascinating artifacts in our collections with very unique stories,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor, Lambton County Archives. “Through the collections research process, we were able to gather interesting details about...
Lambton County Archives receives Institutional Award
Posted on Wednesday, June 01, 2022 03:19 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is pleased to announce that they have been awarded the AAO Institutional Award, presented by the Archives Association of Ontario (AAO). The annual AAO Institutional Award is presented to archival institutions that have made significant contributions to the advancement of the archival field or community, while demonstrating innovation with the establishment of outstanding programs or services.
This award recognizes Lambton County Archives’ recent project Remembering...
Oil Museum of Canada offers PA Day Event: Meet Our Wild Neighbours
Posted on Monday, May 30, 2022 04:34 PM
Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is inviting local students, families, and members of the public to Meet Our Wild Neighbours at a PA Day event on Friday, June 10.
Drop in to the Oil Museum of Canada between 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on June 10 to enjoy some fun PA Day activities. The event will feature a presentation by Heaven's Wildlife Rescue from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. and will give you a chance to meet some critters from Heaven's Wildlife Rescue in person. Visitors will...
Lambton Heritage Museum hosts virtual talk on petroleum and sustainability
Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 02:43 PM
Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting the Virtual Talk: Petroleum and Environmental Impacts – The Path Towards Sustainability, on Thursday, June 2 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
In this presentation Christina Sydorko, Education Program Coordinator with the Oil Museum of Canada, will examine the relationship between our local oil history and sustainability. She will explore how waste and pollution was produced in early refining and drilling operations, and how outsiders viewed these environmental...
Lambton County Archives Launches Lunch and Learn Series
Posted on Tuesday, May 03, 2022 11:48 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is launching a new virtual Lunch and Learn series to share archival resources available to the public.
Over the course of four sessions, Archivist/Supervisor Nicole Aszalos will explore popular research and genealogy topics such as genetic genealogy, property research, online resources, and the role and importance of local archives within the community. The series is an opportunity for patrons to grab their lunch and connect with the Archivist for a half-hour...