Then & Now: Benares Historic House Benares Historic House is a Georgian-style estate with more than 165 years of history. Built in 1857 and restored in 1995 to reflect daily life in the World War One era, Benares was home to four generations of the Harris family. Filled with unique artifacts that are original to…
This week on Ask a Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes Tracy Oliveira, Collections Assistant, Museums of Mississauga, as they explore the incredible 30 years of history at The Anchorage. Matthew and Tracey look back at the people, events, and partners that helped create the historic legacy of The Anchorage and look at current and future events…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson joins Lisa Abbott, Manager, Museums of Mississauga and Small Arms Inspection Building, as they discuss the many amazing current and future programs planned for the Museums of Mississauga. They revisit some of the staple programs, some returning favorites, and new programs that delve into the history of…
This week on Ask A Historian, Matthew Wilkinson welcomes guest Pardeep Singh Nagra , Executive Director, Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada, as they discuss Sikh Canadians and their contributions to Canada both past and present in this two part episode. Located in Malton, The Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada is dedicated to advancing and promoting…