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Presented in partnership with the Thorold Museum, Welland Museum, and Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, this travelling lecture series explores the rich history of the canal and its communities on the 200th anniversary of its sod-turning. 

November 9, 2024, 1 p.m. at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum

"The Question of the Canal’s Southern Terminus: Gravelly Bay and the Beginning of Port Colborne" presented by Michelle Vosburgh, Ph.D, Archivist.
Michelle will present a look at the discussions, and debates regarding locations and routes for the canal south of Port Robinson and the Welland River.

This lecture takes place at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, 280 King St., P.O.Box 572 Port Colborne, Ontario, L3K 4H1
Please call 905-834-7604 for more information.

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November 16, 2024, 1 p.m. at the Welland Museum

Local historian Terry Hughes will present a lecture about the role of the Welland River on the Welland Canal.

This lecture takes place at the Welland Museum, 140 King St, Welland, ON L3B 3J3
Please call 905-732-2215 for more information.

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November 23, 2024, 1 p.m. at the Thorold Museum

Lecturer and topic to be announced.

November 30, 2024, 1 p.m. at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre

"Financing the First Welland Canal" presented by Adrian Petry, M.A., public historian and Visitor Services Coordinator.
Adrian will present a discussion of the financial and construction challenges endured by the Welland Canal Company on their way to completing the Welland Canal. Its troubled financial management makes the Welland Canal not only a marvel of engineering but a miracle of public-private administration. 

This lecture takes place at the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre, 1932 Welland Canals Parkway, St. Catharines, Ontario L2R7K6
Please call 905-984-8880 for more information.

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