Some weeks, for this column, I ponder for some time what to write about. As you may know, for many weeks now, I have focused a great deal on past pandemics, doctors and medicine with connections to historic Mississauga. And there is always more to cover on this subject. But for this week’s article, I…
Today I’m going to talk about some key projects we’re working on this week, plus some amazing contests where you can win cash prizes! First up, is our Tribute Campaign. If you haven’t heard of Tribute, it’s a company that uses technology that helps people share appreciation, love and support through video. It was actually…
Join us this Saturday for “Shaping Mississauga” which tells the chronological story of how Mississauga came to be and the tapestry of people, places and events that are woven together to create the fascinating history of the city we call home. #ApartTogether we explore how we have shaped the Mississauga landscape and how the landscape…
Heritage Mississauga is pleased to announce that we will be adding a new virtual program “Living History” to our current line up that will transport you back to 1812 as we not only delve into the history of 1812 but also introduce you to the incredible re-enactors of the 2nd Regiment of York Militia –…
Welcome to our eleventh 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,…
Special Canada Day Presentation: “The History of the Canadian Flag” This Canada Day as explore the history of our Nation’s flag and delve into the symbolism of the ubiquitous Canadian maple leaf, as well as various other symbols and Coat of Arms that are a part of the history of the beautiful and diverse country…
At noon, on Saturday, February 15, 1965, some 10,000 people gathered in Ottawa to witness the historic raising of the first Maple Leaf flag, bringing to an end the “great flag debate” that saw Canada adopt its first true National flag. The first flag raised was on a ceremonial flag pole outside of Centre Block….
June 2020 is Seniors Month in Ontario and as the month closes Heritage Mississauga invites you to share a smile with our seniors. The theme of Seniors Month this year is “Stay Safe, Stay in Touch” and we would like to support Mississauga and our seniors to stay in touch with some positive messages. During…
Join us this Saturday at 10:00 a.m. for our Saturday Matinee: “Mind Your Manors” as Historian Matthew Wilkinson explores the many historic estates, grand houses and edifices from historic Mississauga, including properties named “Thorn Lodge”, “Glen Ireton”, “IALFA”, “Gortmerron”, “Arcadia”, “Eden House”, and many more – and remembers these “relics of old decency” that were…
During our 2019 Doors Open in Streetsville Historian Matthew Wilkinson took visitors on walking tours of historic places and spaces in beautiful Streetsville. Can you identify some of the buildings Matthew visited before time runs out? Due to COVID 19 our June 2020 participation in Doors Open has been cancelled so we have created some…