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Oil Museum of Canada Partners with Northern Collegiate on Interactive Display

Oil Springs, ON – Grade 12 Design and Technology students from Northern Collegiate Institute & Vocational School will be showcasing their creativity and talents by designing an interactive exhibition component for the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site.

The museum is currently closed to the public and undergoing a significant renovation. In addition to the facility renovations, the exhibits and displays will also be taking on a new look. The students of the Design and Technology class...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts Virtual Talk on Canatara Cabin

Back Together Again: The Log Cabin from Canatara Park, on Thursday, March 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. This panel presentation explores the history of the incredible building and its multiple relocations.

Dana Thorne, Curator/Supervisor from Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting the presentation in partnership with Sandi Spaulding and Roger Hay from the "Save the Canatara Cabin" group. This local grassroots group has partnered with Lambton Heritage Museum on a $100,000 fundraising campaign for the...

Lambton Heritage Museum Community Photo Challenge

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum invites you to participate in a Community Photo Challenge. Use your spare time this winter to practice your photography skills with this fun activity.

Vintage photographs from the Lambton Heritage Museum and Lambton County Archives’ collections have been selected for you to recreate or reimagine. Find a similar background, strike a similar pose, and click. Submit an entry in the Snow category or the People category. If you’re feeling ambitious and inspired,...

Memories of Rural Life at Lambton Heritage Museum

Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum is proud to host the Memories of Rural Life feature exhibit, on display until April 10, 2021.

Lambton County’s countryside is brought to life in this vibrant and whimsical folk art exhibit. Annie McLaughlin’s paintings illustrate life on the family farm in the past century and remind us of the importance of preserving our rural heritage.

"Each painting is paired with Annie's memories of her life growing up and living on a farm in rural Lambton County," said...

Canatara Cabin Set for Move, Restoration Fundraising Underway

Grand Bend, ON – The City of Sarnia and the County of Lambton have finalized details to move a historic log cabin from Canatara Park to Lambton Heritage Museum, and see its restoration supported by the fundraising efforts of a local volunteer group.

This will be the third move for the resilient, square log structure, which has a fascinating history of moving to different locations over its nearly 200 year history. It was originally built in Huron County, where it served as a private residence. It...