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Heritage Sarnia-Lambton launches Passport Challenge for summer 2024

Wyoming, ON – Heritage Sarnia-Lambton, a network of eight local museums, invites visitors to celebrate 175 years of Lambton County history by participating in the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton Passport Challenge.

Throughout June, July, August, and September, residents can visit all participating Heritage Sarnia-Lambton museums, correctly answer a trivia question and collect a stamp/sticker at each site. Once completed, participants can turn in their completed booklet for a chance to win the grand prize...

Lambton Museums to host family-friendly PA Day events on June 7

Wyoming, ON - Lambton Heritage Museum and the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, are excited to announce family-friendly special events on the upcoming PA Day, on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Lambton Heritage Museum will host the PA Day event “Movies at the Museum: Luca,” with an afternoon screening of the Disney Pixar film Luca at 1:00 p.m. Set on the Italian Riviera in 1959, this PG-rated animated film has a run-time of 95 minutes and features sea monsters, pasta, a triathlon, and more....

Heritage Champions to be honoured to mark Lambton’s 175th anniversary

Wyoming, ON – As part of the County of Lambton's 175th Anniversary celebrations this year, Lambton County Archives launched the Heritage Champions Awards in February, with the intent to recognize the exceptional efforts of individuals and groups who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting the rich heritage of Lambton County.

In response to the call for nominations, 27 outstanding individuals and organizations from each of the eleven municipalities within Lambton County will be...

Lambton County Library and Lambton County Museums team up to help showcase Lambton’s history

Wyoming, ON – Lambton County Museums and Lambton County Library are looking for residents to show off their local historical items and tell them about it, as part of Lambton County’s 175th Anniversary Celebrations.

“Lambton 175 Show & Tell invites residents to show us cherished possessions that reflect Lambton's diverse past,” said Adrienne Lebert, Public Services Coordinator, Lambton County Library. “Whether it's a family photograph capturing generations gone by, a handwritten diary chronicling...

Lambton Heritage Museum exhibit highlights Italian immigrant experience

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is pleased to announce their second feature exhibit of 2024, Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton is now open.

Il Cammino: From Italy to Sarnia-Lambton features the stories of Italian families that immigrated to Sarnia-Lambton over the past century. Themes include the Italian traditions these families brought to Canada, challenges and accomplishments of early immigrants, and ways that Italian heritage is alive in Canada today. The exhibit is based on a...