Who Was Joseph Brant? A complex and sad colonial story
Imagine being a young Mohawk boy in the 1700s, rooted in your own traditions yet surrounded by unfamiliar new worlds. You are raised in…
Local History
Roots of Freedom: A tribute to Oakville’s black history
You’d think that working at a museum might be a quiet, low-key job, but Carolyn Cross, Supervisor at the Oakville Museum, gets to delve…
Ghosts of Industry: A Look Back To The Grind of Waterdown’s Smokey Hollow
Waterdown Village boasts a section of the Bruce Trail that hikers and birders adore. A hilly path, surrounded by stately trees, eventually levels off…
Village On The Shore: Bronte Was Built For Waterways
As you stroll around Bronte enjoying one-of-a-kind shopping, fine dining and waterfront events, you may be unaware of the fascinating history of this formercommercial…
More Than Names: This Remembrance Day, honour these and other locals who never came home
This Remembrance Day we will gather to reflect on the human cost suffered during Canada’s military conflicts. We will gather at locations across Halton…
And The Band Played On: Remembering Burlington’s Iconic Brant Inn
If you’ve ever strolled along Burlington’s scenic waterfront, you’ve likely admired the view of Lake Ontario. But did you know that this peaceful promenade…
A SALUTE TO DUNDAS SALOONS: Buildings were built lavishly to say, ‘Drink and Stay Here!’
Two things are apparent when you visit the town of Dundas, Ontario: it’s quaint, and it’s old. But don’t be fooled! The sleepy town…
GEORGE BROCK CHISHOLM: The First World War Veteran from Oakville Championed a Compassionate Approach to Mental Health Care
At this time of year, as we remember the great sacrifices and service of the men and women of our armed forces, George Brock…
A Frozen Era: Cootes Paradise Has An Icy History
Kitty-corner to the bustling hub of McMaster University and Children’s Hospital, you’ll find 600 acres of preserved paradise. Birdwatchers flock to the boardwalk that…
Juliet Chisholm: The Great-Granddaughter to Oakville’s Founder and Her Legacy
Museums carry more than just memories of the past, they can also provide a biography of someone’s talent, intellect, and ambition and the story…