HOME MUSEUM BOARD of DIRECTORS LOOKING BACK by Alun Hughes PHOTO GALLERY This will open in a new window. EMAIL   Originally founded May 29, 1894 and a member, since 1975, of the Ontario Historical Society. Ours is a totally volunteer-based group, dedicated to the preservation, exploration and promotion of the richly significant history enjoyed by Thorold and vicinity. SOCIETY MEETINGS AND PROGRAM Regular meetings take place on the LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH (September through June), in historic Chestnut Hall (pictured above) - built in 1862, by an industrialist who made his fortune in the California Gold Rush! Chestnut Hall is designated under the Ontario Heritage Act. CALENDER OF SPEAKERS & EVENTS 2009 - 2010 September 28, 2009 - David Sharon: "Martha A look at Brock University's Special Collections and Archives" October 26, 2009 - Rob Thorpe: "The Baird-Killaly Deviation - A 2nd Welland Canal Mystery" November 30, 2009 - Charlene Nigh: "The Point Abino Lighthouse" Followed by the Annual Christmas Social  January 25, 2010 - Show & Tell  Preceded by the Annual General Meeting (Brian Dobbie is to share some of his photo collection) February 22, 2010 - Ken Jones: "The Lost Amusement Parks of Niagara" March 29, 2010 - Alun Hughes: "Topic TBA" April 26, 2010 - Brian Romano: "150 Years of the Lincoln County Fair" May 31, 2010 - Melanie Battell: "LACAC and Thorold's Heritage Buildings" June 28, 2010 - Alan Emarthle: "A Native Perspective on the War of 1812 and the Battle of Beaverdams" Followed by the Annual Pie Social September 27, 2010 - Sherman Zavitz: "Topic TBA" Meetings commence at 7:30pm and are followed by refreshments. Admission is free and a warm welcome is extended to all. Chestnut Hall is located at 14 Ormond St. N. next to the Thorold Public Library (parking in the rear). For further details call: (905)984-4435 (905)227-1632

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