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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...

Holiday Craft Kits

Grand Bend, ON - Are you looking for a fun, physically distanced activity to enjoy with your household this holiday season? Lambton Heritage Museum is offering a special promotion for Museum visitors!

Beginning November 25, visitors will receive a free Holiday Craft Kit as part of their museum admission. These kits contain three crafts guaranteed to spread holiday cheer and entertain the whole family. The kits are designed for school-aged children and include interesting information about the history...

Museums and Archives Offer Online Learning Resources

Wyoming, ON - A key aspect of the Lambton County Museums & Archives Mandate is to provide educational opportunities for local schools, organizations and the general public. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Museums & Archives have temporarily suspended in-person programming. In order to continue to meet their educational mandate, the Oil Museum of Canada, Lambton Heritage Museum and Lambton County Archives are excited to announce the launch of their new online learning resources.

The...

Share Your Memories of 'Snowmaggedon'

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County residents are being asked to share their memories of the 2010 Snow Emergency, also known as 'Snowmaggedon'.

From now until December 4, residents can visit LambtonArchives.ca to upload their photos, videos, and written accounts of their experiences during Snowmaggedon.

Contributors will also be asked a couple of brief questions to help emergency planners understand how residents plan for emergencies at home and on the road.

Various community submissions will be highlighted...

Digital Panel Presentation - Home and Away: Sarnia-Lambton at War

Grand Bend, ON - Join Heritage Sarnia-Lambton on Wednesday, November 11 for the digital panel presentation Home and Away: Sarnia-Lambton at War.

In this third digital panel presentation, heritage professionals from across Lambton County will be recognizing our war veterans. Join us as we discuss the incredible stories about the sacrifices that were made by our military overseas, as well as the contributions of brave, local men and women on the home front. This presentation is a great opportunity...