Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History
Artifacts, pictures, text and a documentary video tell the stories of many of the African-American families who settled in Oakville and were...
The Underground Railroad: Next Stop Freedom
In this exciting and moving multi-media presentation, the ghost of Deborah Brown tells the true story of her heroic flight from a life of slavery in...
Pathway of the Giants
An absolutely outstanding work of art, this 20 foot long wood carving pays hommage to the artist's ancestors travelling from Pennsylvannia to...

Markham Moves
Planes, trains and automobiles – we’re always on the move!Markham Moves is fun for all ages and offers the ultimate experience focused on...

Gananoque Heritage Walking Tour
Welcome to Gananoque! From its early industrial history to its modern role as a town of tourists, take a walk back in time and explore the Town as it...

Sara Saves/Sara sauve
The 1000 Islands History Museum is excited to announce the launch of its Sara Saves program: a free, bilingual, online educational program about...

Talk & Tea
Explore Brockville's fascinating social and industrial history with the museum’s Interpretation & Public Program Coordinator on the...

Frederick William Lock Art Exhibition
Works by 19th century artist, Frederick William Lock are now on display at the Brockville Museum. Born in England, Lock lived in Brockville for...

Nigh Agora
Explore our newest permanent exhibit in the Carriage House on the grounds of the museum. The exhibit showcases artifacts from a country museum on...

The Graf Family and Weaving in Port Colborne
Come and explore Port Colborne’s rich heritage of local weaving and the skills and traditions of textile arts in the museum's Timber Cabin...

Virtual Exhibits
Check out our online exhibits! The History of the Welland Canal in Port ColborneThe War of 1812 and the Sugarloaf SettlementThe Graf Family and...

War Games
From historic board games to modern military simulations, war games are as ancient, varied and complex as war itself. In this wide-ranging...