Call it an urban legend … or at least a rural legend in its origin. There is a plaque in historic Dixie Union Chapel that references the baptism of one Colonel William Frederick Cody, better known to the world as “Buffalo Bill”. There are entire books dedicated to the story of Buffalo Bill Cody, and…
Welcome to our 55th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on July 1, 2021 on our YouTube channel. This week Matthew welcomes Richard Collins as they explore Canada Day and many of the historic figures from Mississauga who made a significant contribution to our…
As we look at the aviation icons and heroes connected to Mississauga, we remember our fallen soldiers who served as pilots in the Second World War. Certainly one of the most tragic aspects of war is the loss of life suffered by so many young soldiers. Many of the loved ones at home were fraught…
April 24, 2021 is #SaveTheFrogsDay! Save the Frogs Day is the world’s largest day of amphibian education and conservation action that provides an opportunity for frog enthusiasts to preserve and protect frogs and empower them to educate their local communities about amphibians. The more we know and appreciate the incredible wildlife in Mississauga and the…
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