Niagara Museums & History
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Niagara has a rich and distinguished historical past and there are many Niagara museums devoted to exploring it. Once the capital of Upper Canada the area overflows with historic sites, churches, military forts, and architecture that are evidence of monumental historical events.
Niagara is one of the most important destinations for history hounds that love the War of 1812. Both Niagara-on-the-Lake, the first capital of Upper Canada, and Fort Erie were sites of great battles during this long war. Fort George and Fort Erie, destroyed during the war, have been restored so that visitors can get a taste of early 19th Century military and civilian life. Costumed staff that perform daily activities and full scale reenactments are a favourite at each fort open spring, summer and fall.
Standing 56 Metres high atop the Niagara Escarpment in Queenston Heights Park is Brock’s Monument. This majestic monument commemorates Major-General Isaac Brock, a Canadian hero who died during a decisive battle at Queenston Heights.
Niagara is also known as the end of the Underground Railroad. Historians estimate that up to 40,000 people escaped slavery in the United States to find shelter behind Upper Canada’s humanitarian policies. The Niagara Freedom Trail takes visitors on a journey beginning with the crossing of the Niagara River in Fort Erie and ends with the church that Harriet Tubman attended. Visit fifteen monuments in the Niagara region including the Norval Johnson Heritage Library, Mildred M. Mahoney Doll’s House Gallery, and the St. Catharines Museums “Follow the North Star” exhibit.
Niagara history has been carefully preserved in over 20 community museums. Visit the following Niagara attractions to learn more about these Niagara Museums & Monuments:
www.norvaljohnsonheritagecentre.ca
www.stcatharineslock3museum.ca
www.freedomtrail.ca
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