December 6, 2020 marks the 60th Anniversary of Heritage Mississauga and we invite you to join us in celebrating this incredible milestone. Throughout the week we will be bringing programs that celebrate the last 60 years of Heritage Mississauga and the decades of supporting our mandate to research, record and celebrate the rich and diverse…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on Saturday December 5, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. as he explores the history and the myths about Santa Claus. Matthew delves into the various iterations, traditions and celebrations of this iconic figure, and looks at the influence Santa has had around the world and in the commercial realm. #ApartTogether we explore…
Welcome to our 28th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…
For many years I have been fascinated by stories of historic rivalries. They are often catalysts for change on the landscape. Sometimes they led to famous (and infamous) moments in our history. For many people, the story of the Donnelly family from Lucan, Ontario is a fascinating study, and those violent times were born, in…
Heritage Mississauga is pleased to announce the launch of our Holiday Celebration 2020 On-Line Auction! We have assembled an amazing range of holiday items and gift ideas. If you’re looking for fun for the whole family, something special for your loved one, or unique pieces of art for your collection, we’ve got over 30…
Heritage Mississauga has been “the source” for information and resources on the heritage of Mississauga for 60 years. We invite you to contemplate and share what “heritage” means to you. You are encouraged to email us your responses for inclusion in our upcoming 60th anniversary celebration at [email protected] or leave a comment below. #ApartTogether we…
Welcome to our 27th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…
Here we go again. Lockdown. And searching for positives in difficult times. Although the timeline for the development and roll-out of a vaccine for COVID-19 remains uncertain, we received a glimmer of hope over the past week or so with the news of potential vaccines on the horizon. This had me pondering what happened 100…
Welcome to our 27th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Every week Heritage Mississauga will be taking questions about the history and heritage of Mississauga which our Historian, Matthew Wilkinson, will answer on Thursday afternoons. #ApartTogether, Heritage Mississauga is the source for inquiries and curiosity about our beautiful city as we continue our mandate to research,…
During these days of COVID, and in observing Remembrance Day, I found myself re-reading some of our earlier submissions in this series relating to the Spanish Flu pandemic of 1918-20 and what happened locally for Armistice Day gatherings back then. While the Spanish Flu arrived on Canadian shores in the spring on 1918, it was…