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 local life, or a treasured heirloom passed down through the ages, every item holds a piece of Lambton's heritage.” Event organizers are asking residents not to bring firearms out of the interest of public safety.

At the Lambton 175 Show & Tell events, residents will also have the benefit of accessing the expertise of staff from the Museums and Archives who may be able to provide additional insight about the object, and may be able to record, digitize, or photograph the object which will allow future generations to learn about Lambton’s history.

“Lambton’s 175th Anniversary has created a great opportunity for us to reach out to residents in an effort to celebrate and learn more about our local history and ensure we are taking steps preserve it for future generations,” said Nicole Aszalos, Archivist / Supervisor, Lambton County Archives. “Every household in Lambton County is likely to have a treasured photo of their ancestors posing outside their Lambton farmhouse, or a family favourite recipe that has been passed down by each generation, or a ledger from the family business, or a school or team uniform in their attic. We would love to see these types of local history artifacts and learn about their history.”

Lambton 175 Show & Tell events will take place at various locations throughout Lambton County from June to September. Residents are required to register in advance for event planning purposes at lambtonmuseums.ca/show. Lambton 175 Show & Tell will take place at the following locations:

• Alvinston Library: Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Clearwater Library (Lower Hall): Tuesday, June 11, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

• Mooretown Library: Monday, June 24, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Watford Community Centre: Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Forest Library: Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Lambton Heritage Museum: Saturday, July 27, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Sarnia Library: Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5 p.m.

• Camlachie Library: Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Oil Museum: Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

• Florence Community Centre: Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Petrolia YMCA: Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• Brigden Library: Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

At the conclusion of the Lambton 175 Show & Tell events, a presentation highlighting some of the most interesting artifacts will be held at Sarnia Library Theatre on Wednesday, October 9, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. For more information visit lambtonmuseums.ca/show.

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Please contact:

Emily Bisson

Community Engagement / Communications Supervisor, Cultural Services Division County of Lambton

519-845-0809 ext. 5222

Email Emily Bisson