Heritage Sarnia-Lambton hosting virtual Heritage Hour on historical toys

Wyoming, ON - The Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network will be hosting a new virtual Heritage Hour on Thursday, December 7, 2023 at 7:30 p.m. This hour-long panel presentation, titled Tinkering with Toys of Yesteryear, will highlight examples of toys in the Heritage Sarnia-Lambton network’s collections, and the fascinating history behind them.

“For many, the holiday season rouses memories of toys, whether that’s childhood memories of receiving or playing with toys, or seeking the perfect gift for little ones,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist/Supervisor, Lambton County Archives. “This presentation will tap into that festive spirit by exploring examples of toys that were popular in Lambton County, including toy trucks, wooden daggers, and even a magic book. This is sure to be an uplifting and nostalgic event.”

Representatives from museums across the County will take part, including Kailyn Shepley (Sombra Museum), Dana Thorne (Lambton Heritage Museum), Erin Dee-Richard (Oil Museum of Canada), and David McLean (Forest Museum), as well as local history expert Greg Stott (Historian, University College of the North). Nicole Aszalos (Lambton County Archives) will moderate the presentation.

This upcoming Heritage Hour is part of an ongoing series of interesting and engaging presentations highlighting Lambton’s history. Previous Heritage Hour recordings can be found at lambtonmuseums.ca/heritage-sarnia-lambton.

Heritage Hour is free and registration is required. You can register for this virtual event online at lambtonmuseums.ca.

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Please contact:

Nicole Aszalos
Archivist/Supervisor
Lambton County Archives
519-845-5426 ext. 5239
Email Nicole Aszalos