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The Historical Society of St. Catharines was founded in 1927 and maintains its mission to increase the knowledge and appreciation of the history of St. Catharines and its vicinity. We meet formally nine times a year plus gather together for special events and excursions.

Next Museum Lecture

December Event at the Brown Homestead

Spirit Of The Big Ditch.     Book by Robert Taylor  Welland Canals in pictures, poems and song. Sold out of paper copies but available in digital form by contacting HSSC.contact@gmail.com CND $10

Welland Canals in pictures, poems and songs.  Sold out of paper copies but available in digital form by contacting HSSC.contact@gmail.com

In the meantime, you can view the upcoming 2025 season or watch older recorded meetings by clicking the “Meetings and Replay” tab.

“St. Catharines, Province of Ontario, Canada,” drawn by H. Brosius, Charles Shoberg & Co., props., Chicago Lith. Co., 1875, (bird’s eye view).

The Society is affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society.

HSSC membership form, and information on cheques or e-transfer. membership-form.

HSSC membership form and information if paying by cheque or e-transfer

Annual membership is $15 for an individual and $20 for a family – good from January 1 to December 31.