There’s definitely gold to be found on Monday, August 5th , when the Niagara-on-the-Lake
Museum hosts their Past is Present Heritage Festival, complete with historic demonstrations,
live music, vendors, artisans and crafters.
The Museum’s treasure sale is legendary for its buried gems. This year’s treasure hunters can
find antique furniture items, a seasoned trunk, framed art works, prints, vintage home décor,
classic Royal Doulton china, baskets, vases, retro rackets, a penny farthing bicycle plant stand,
and a pair of men’s riding boots that even General Brock would be proud to wear. Plus, look for
the Museum’s popular ephemera and used book sale.
Historic demonstrations will be offered by blacksmith, Neil Blythin; Niagara Handweavers and
Spinners Guild will share the ancient craft of spinning; Missus Mooney will display her Cabinet
of Curiosities; find out everything you’ve wanted to know about rug making from the St.
Catharines Rug Hooking Guild; plus see displays from the Mackenzie Printery, Willowbank
School of Restoration Arts, and heritage maps courtesy of Kathy Thomas. And, as always,
antique muskets and firearms will be on display, with Victor Packard and Barbara Cole. The
NOTL Tiny Museum will also be on site for families to explore.
This year’s festival is expanding to include a selection of artisans, curated by Sorella Niagara,
and Castlereagh Street in front of the Museum will be closed to host some of Niagara's best
artisan women-run businesses. And for all you die-hard explorers, make sure you check out the
NOTL Museum’s special Queen Street Digital Scavenger Hunt. Clues to be found on the day.
A festival always needs music, and so live music will be provided throughout the day by Niagara
Old Tyme Fiddlers, Aaron Berger, and more.
Finally, if you’re a hungry treasure hunter, look no further than the classic pig-roast, courtesy of
PigOut, and Lokanta Mediterranean Cuisine.
The Past and Present Heritage Festival will take place in the Museum’s Community Courtyard
and front lawn.
When: Monday August 6, 11am – 3pm
Where: 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Note: The street will be partially closed to traffic.
For more information: www.notlmuseum.ca
Ph. 905 468-3912