Museum Closure

Due to the current provincial lockdown, the Museum will be closed until further notice. However, you can join us online for our virtual programs.

THE REHOBOTH/FAITH FELLOWSHIP CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH

Rehoboth Christian Reformed Church

With the destruction in Europe during the Second World War many immigrants from the Netherlands chose to come to Canada. Close ties had been established with this country, with the Dutch Royal family having taken refuge here during the war and the Canadian military being seen as bearing a significant role in the liberation of Holland. The rich farmlands of the Niagara area as well as the many industries attracted great numbers. They brought with them their Calvinistic reformation traditions. A group of them chose to establish a Reformed church in 1952 and services were held in Stamford Memorial Hall. A house on Carroll Avenue was purchased for the use of the various clubs and societies. In 1956 two lots were purchased on Montrose Road for $3000. Loans were secured and a parsonage was built on the property The Reverend Harry Numan was called to be pastor and served in that capacity until 1962.

For more on this story, click the link below:
Rehoboth/Faith Fellowship
 

FRANCIS J. PETRIE
 (18 JULY 1920 - 23 SEPTEMBER 1983)


 

Petrie article from July 29, 1972

Francis Petrie was born in Niagara Falls, Ontario. He received his primary school education in Maple Street School. Following his graduation from Niagara Falls Collegiate and Vocational Institute he found employment as a research Technician at Cyanamid of Canada and was based at the Welland Plant.

Petrie was profoundly interested in local history and frequently took his family for a Sunday afternoon drive to explore a local historical site. He was well known for his History in the News column in the Niagara Falls Review. He began writing that column in 1961 and his 1092nd column was published just before his death.

For more on Petrie, click the link below:
Francis J. Petrie

COMING OUT STORIES: BIF NAKED
March 4, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Falynn Shaw as she hosts a series of events for the LGBTQ+ and straight communities alike. Each night will feature a different special guest to share their personal coming-out story. Come be a part of these much needed conversations in the Niagara Region. All are welcome.

As one of Canada’s most unique, recognizable and beloved entertainment industry icons, Bif Naked reigns rock supreme as a Gold and Platinum selling recording artist, prolific songwriter, dynamic producer, and intuitive artist manager. Contributor to such national publications as the Globe and Mail and the Huffington Post, and as seen on shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Bif Naked is an Internationally best-selling author of her 2016 memoir, I Bificus (HarperCollins Canada), and a highly engaged public speaker and human rights, animal rights, anti-poverty and social justice activist. 

Pre-recorded event will be available on YouTube on March 4 at 7pm: Link coming soon.

WINTER FILM SERIES: NEWSHOUNDS ON SCREEN – JOURNALISM AT STAKE
March 11, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

FINAL EDITION: THE END OF A NEWSPAPER (2009, 22 mins.) Rated G
Documentary: After nearly 150 years, Denver’s Rocky Mountain News is forced to cease publication, a devastating loss for reporters, editors, staff and local readers.
Options for Viewing: YouTube (Free)

PAGE ONE: INSIDE THE NEW YORK TIMES (Kate Novak, Andrew Rossi, 2011, 1 hr/32 mins.) Rated PG
Documentary: The working life of a major American newspaper is observed close-up, from editors under pressure to the technical feat of printing.
Options for Viewing: St. Catharines Public Library Loan, Rent on Apple TV ($4.99)
Link to Movie Matters Talk (video will drop on March 11 @ 7pm): https://youtu.be/hbpcFFcNh5c

COMING OUT STORIES: LORENZO CROMWELL
March 18, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Join Falynn Shaw as she hosts a series of events for the LGBTQ+ and straight communities alike. Each night will feature a different special guest to share their personal coming-out story. Come be a part of these much needed conversations in the Niagara Region. All are welcome. Lorenzo Cromwell is a gay man that was ordained Reverend Deacon in the Niagara Diocese of the Anglican Church in September of 2018.  Lorenzo will share his experiences of going through 15 years of attempted reparative therapy, coming out late in life, and his personal relationship with God. 

Click on the link to register:
 https://niagarafalls.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_n9bgAAr4Rtqe9FneLccZGw

WINTER FILM SERIES: NEWSHOUNDS ON SCREEN – JOURNALISM AT STA
March 25, 2021 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

THE POST (Steven Spielberg, 2018, 1 hr/56 mins.) Rated PG
Drama: A deep Washington cover-up tests the ethics of a news team and editor (Tom Hanks) and female publisher (Meryl Streep), to publish or not to publish.
Options for Viewing: Niagara Falls & St. Catharines Public Library Loan, Rent on Apple TV ($4.99)
Link to Movie Matters Talk (video will drop on March 25 @ 7pm): Link Coming Soon 

History@Home: Bringing the Museum to you.

For those still hesitant to visit the museum in person, we have decided to bring the museum to you. Here are links to some new videos on our Youtube channel, designed to tell you more about some of the artifacts in our collection and the history of our famous City. Click on the links below to enjoy the videos:

The Collapse of the Honeymoon Bridge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7DE9ezrHDfU

Doctor Gray: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnUdL39_u-Y

Valentine's Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPZ6dhzogrE

Chippawa Creek by Magda Fuzessery: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msq6XuB382k