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Discover the power of wind at the Oil Museum of Canada’s PA Day event
Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 10:42 AM
Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada invites families to catch the breeze at its upcoming PA Day event Blown Away: The Power of Wind on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Windmills have been used throughout history to generate power for grinding grain, powering saws, and more. This engaging event offers a hands-on opportunity to discover how wind has been harnessed as a powerful energy source, from historical uses to modern renewable energy solutions.
Between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., visitors can drop-in...
Oil Museum of Canada hosts free Job Interview Skills Workshop
Posted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 01:37 PM
Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada is set to offer an invaluable opportunity for job seekers on Thursday, March 20, hosting a free employment skills session designed to help individuals enhance their interview techniques and job search strategies.
Participants will benefit from professional guidance courtesy of the Lambton Works Centre, learning key strategies to distinguish themselves in competitive job markets. The session aims to build confidence and provide actionable skills for...

Discover early land records with Lambton County Archives
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 03:33 PM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives invites researchers and history enthusiasts to learn how to navigate Ontario’s earliest land records in an upcoming virtual workshop titled Researching Your Property: Township Papers.
Taking place on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., this online session will guide participants through the township papers, a collection of records freely accessible through the website FamilySearch. These handwritten records, which have not been indexed or transcribed,...

Return of the Swans at Lambton Heritage Museum 2025
Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2025 10:18 AM
Grand Bend, ON –The Tundra Swans have been spotted in the Thedford Bog behind Lambton Heritage Museum. Don’t miss your chance to witness these amazing birds soaring through the skies and calling to each other as they gather in Lambton County!
For many residents of Lambton County, the beginning of spring is associated with this fascinating migration. Tundra Swans make an annual stop in Lambton County as part of a 6,000 kilometer loop between Chesapeake Bay and the Canadian Arctic. In a good year,...

Lambton County Archives seeking applications for Heritage Hunters video series
Posted on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 09:42 AM
Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Archives is now accepting applications from community members eager to explore their genealogical roots for a new video series called Heritage Hunters. This series will follow the Archives staff and a local resident as they work together to uncover their family story.
Each episode will journey through the historical records, personal discoveries, and connections that shape Lambton County’s past. The series aims to explore interesting stories hidden in local history...