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Written by:
Kelly Ralston
Heritage Mississauga, Social Media & Program Coordinator
Written by:
Kelly Ralston
Heritage Mississauga, Social Media & Program Coordinator
When I travel, my thoughts and eyes are always drawn to the history of the area that I am now exploring. Old buildings, road names, heritage markers, interpretive signs, museums and the like always capture my interest and curiosity. Having recently spent some vacation time in the Port Elgin area, the trip offered me yet…
Welcome to our 29th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on our YouTube channel for the latest episode of “Ask a Historian” on Friday December 11, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. In this special 60th Anniversary episode, Matthew welcomes Heritage Mississauga Executive Director, Jayme Gaspar, to discuss the history and evolution of Heritage…
Today in our FUN artiFACT Friday, we look at the significance of a brick and the incredible history it built. In 1889, Thomas Nightingale purchased 12 acres of land in Port Credit (lots 9-12) and in 1891, he opened the Nightingale Pressed Brick Company. His bricks were labelled with his initials, “T.N.”. During its brick…
Join members of the 2nd Regiment of York Militia – Thompson’s Company on our YouTube channel for a demonstration of a campfire meal that would commonly be prepared by 1812 soldiers. Food in 1812 was not as readily available as it is today. Food was grown rather than purchased and therefore was highly dependent on…
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