Discover the hidden behind the scenes of the historic site! Every place has a story – head out to the historic site to take part in a special Historic Places Day treasure hunt that will have you exploring the grounds and discovering a new fact about the restoration as you go! Check out a special […]
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Canada Day celebrations!! Tours! Coloring contest ! Cash prizes!! Nakusp Rail Society merchandise for sale as well as books and documents from various Canadian railways – ie Intercolonial.
In collaboration with the National Trust for Canada, the Museum is taking part in the Historic Places Days, which will be held from July 8 to 23, 2023. To mark the occasion, the Museum will offer on July 12 a guided tour and a workshop of the permanent exhibition Indigenous Voices of Today: Knowledge, Trauma, Resilience. The primary purpose of […]
Come join us on this FREE historical walking tour of Miami led by staff and volunteers of the Miami Railway Station Museum. Stops will include the Miami Railway Station Museum, Miami Museum, Cenotaph and more. Preregistration is encouraged: email us at mrrmuseum@gmail.com and let us know you want to attend. Please note change of […]
Join the Beachville District Historical Society for a summer roast-beef BBQ on the grounds at Beachville District Museum. Enjoy a meal of locally-sourced foods, tour the museum, and get to socializing with other residents of the area! Tickets:$25 for adults$10 for youth (ages 6-11)Free for children 5 and under Reserve your tickets by calling the […]
Discover the many ways food is grown, shared and eaten in the City of Mississauga. Hear stories from community members, learn about seasonal crops, and discover the diversity of dishes enjoyed by local residents. Food is more than sustenance – it fosters community, reflects identity and represents the land and people it comes from. On-site […]
Opening day of the museum
Embark on an extraordinary journey through history and triumph at George Genereux Urban Regional Park, an enchanting afforestation area nestled within 148 acres of captivating forest. As part of Historic Places Days, this enthralling event invites you to explore the “Invisible” Histories that shaped this remarkable greenspace and delve into the enduring legacy of Dr. […]
Join us at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, a captivating urban regional park, as we delve into the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Richard St. Barbe Baker, a visionary global conservationist ahead of his time. As part of Historic Places Days, this immersive event invites you to explore the “Invisible” Histories that have […]
In this walking tour, explore the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and discover how the Town of York, which started with a population of a couple hundred residents, became the City of Toronto in 1834, with a population of just under 10,000. This tour is the third of four in […]