Join us today on Ask A Historian as we explore the Museums and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces also known as the Orlinski Museum. Matthew Wilkinson is joined by Robert Stanczyk from the Museums and Archives of the Polish Armed Forces who discusses the history of the museum, the historic figures and patrons that…
As with previous articles on this theme, whenever I travel, I invariably find myself drawn to making connections back to Mississauga. We recently took a few days to get away and visit Ottawa, which is a place that our family always loves to explore. Our first “connect” to Mississauga came along the route there. Passing…
Join us today at 4:00 p.m. for Ask A Historian as we explore the Battle of Vimy Ridge and the connections to Mississauga. On today’s episode, Justine Lyn interviews Historian Matthew Wilkinson as they delve into the history of World War One, the Battle of Vimy Ridge, the fallen soldiers from Mississauga, and what it…
Today’s article is, as the saying goes, clear as mud. This article is about a street name: Byng Street. The only problem is that the street has had a few names, and it is not called Byng Street now. So, we will step back in time and explore the evolution of the street, and other…
This week, Matthew answers questions from some of our followers on the history of street names, street signs, and connections to Buffalo Bill Cody in Mississauga. We invite you to send in questions that you may have on historic people, places, events, and curiosities that you may have about Mississauga. Email your questions to [email protected]….
Yes, I know, as I write this it is -12 degrees, a cold wind is blowing, and snow pants are not yet abandoned for the year. But, for a few brief days, Mother Nature reminded us of the warmer days ahead. Having spent some during March Break visiting and enjoying all things maple, including the…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson for Ask A Historian on Thursday March 24, 2022 as we announce the launch of our most recent comic book, The Grange: Legend of the North Star. This week, Matthew interviews two of the driving forces behind the 11th volume in the Heritage Mississauga comic book series, Justine Lyn, Resource Centre…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson today for a special Saturday Matinee presentation in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day as Matthew explores the story of Irish immigration and settlement in historic Mississauga. Many Irish families came to settle in historic Mississauga and they faced challenges with the landscape, barriers to land ownership, and religous persecution. Irish communities…
Tomorrow is St. Patrick’s Day, which offers us a wonderful chance to reflect on some of our city’s early Irish connections. There were many families who came to settle in historic Mississauga who originated from Ireland – and were of both Catholic and Protestant faiths. We had historic fraternal organizations with firm Irish roots established…
This week, Matthew welcomes Lindsay Doren, Coordinator of Education and Engagement with the Museums of Mississauga, as they discuss one of Matthew’s favorite events, Maple Magic. In this episode, Lindsay and Matthew explore the history of maple syrup, the introduction of birch tree syrup, and the potential effects of climate change on maple syrup harvesting…