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Routes to Roots Workshop Series

Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives (LCA) will be hosting a year-long workshop series focusing on genealogical research and archival preservation.

The workshop series kicks off with a four-week beginner's genealogy program called Routes to Roots, taking place on Tuesday, September 10, September 24, October 8 and October 22. Participants will learn how to begin uncovering their family history using resources both online and in the Archives collection, including a behind the scenes tour of the Archives...

County of Lambton Cultural Services Division to conduct phone survey

Wyoming, ON – The County of Lambton has engaged the services of a third party polling firm to conduct a survey on behalf of the Cultural Services Division which operates the Lambton County Library, Lambton Heritage Museum, Oil Museum of Canada National Historic Site, Lambton County Archives and Judith and Norman Alix Art Gallery.

Probe Research Inc. will be gathering data from a random sample of Lambton County residents beginning Thursday, July 11, 2019. This brief phone survey will gauge the community's...

Horse-drawn wagon tours return to the Oil Museum of Canada

Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada and Fairbank Oil Fields are pleased to announce the return of horse-drawn wagon tours for the 2019 summer season.

These family-friendly tours departing from the Oil Museum of Canada will run every Sunday throughout the summer, weather dependent. Tours will depart at 12:00, 1:00 and 2:00 p.m. each Sunday until September 1, 2019 and are included in the price of museum admission.

The 45-minute guided tour escorts guests through the historic Fairbank Oil Fields,...

The Oil Museum of Canada invites you to Black Gold Fest

Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada invites you to Black Gold Fest on Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

Black Gold Fest is a free, family-friendly event celebrating Lambton County's historical contributions to the development of the world's oil industry.

There is something for everyone at Black Gold Fest. Some of the activities and events taking place throughout the day include:

• Blacksmith demonstrations from Blacksmith James Stonehouse;
• Face painting from Fairy Tale Face...

North Lambton Quilters Guild Show

Grand Bend, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum will be hosting the North Lambton Quilters Guild Show this June.

The North Lambton Quilters Guild is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a show that includes 100 beautiful handmade quilts alongside clothing, wall hangings, and quilted accessories. Vendors will also be onsite selling quilting supplies and books.

This bi-annual quilt show has been hosted by Lambton Heritage Museum for more than a decade and showcases the talent and artistry of local quilt makers....