L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives

L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives Research facility specializing in the history of the City of Port Colborne. Regular hours May to Dec Research Room Open Monday to Friday, 1-5p.m. and Sat.

This research facility, on the grounds of the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum, was completed in 2006, and designed externally to recapture the spirit of Port Colborne's first Village Hall which was built in 1873. It features:
- a climate-controlled repository for the documentary history of the City of Port Colborne and area.
- a Research Room suitable for the study of those resources,

particularly genealogy and family history.
- a Conference Room large enough to accommodate groups with diverse purposes. by appt
Rental Information: the conference hall can accommodate a variety of groups, including family gatherings, parties, business meetings, etc. Rental includes the use of 8 folding tables, 52 stacking chairs and access to the kitchen area which includes a fridge, electric kettle and coffee pot. Rental Fee: 8 hour rental $120.00 plus HST

The L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026. The Archives will reopen the follow...
09/06/2026

The L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives will be closed Monday, September 7, 2026.

The Archives will reopen the following day for their regular hours, Mon-Fri, 1:00-5:00pm. If you have any questions or research inquiries please contact [email protected]

Property Research Workshop - Oct. 3, 2026 Be introduced to property research basics and demonstrations of various resour...
09/04/2026

Property Research Workshop - Oct. 3, 2026

Be introduced to property research basics and demonstrations of various resources. There will be a focus on tracing ownership using onland.ca, and using other digital and analogue resources. The leader will share helpful hints and tips on dating buildings and discovering significant aspects of a property’s history.

Participants are invited to bring their own laptops. The archives research room will be open for anyone who wishes to use our resources after the formal presentation is completed.

Donation of $20 per person. Pre-registration is required. Contact: [email protected] or 905-834-7604 to book your spot today.

Walking through History Cemetery Tours Sat Sept 26 9:30 am Oakwood Cemetery Sat Sept 26 12:00 pm Overholt Cemetery Join ...
08/29/2026

Walking through History Cemetery Tours

Sat Sept 26 9:30 am Oakwood Cemetery

Sat Sept 26 12:00 pm Overholt Cemetery

Join us for a walk through history as your guide takes you through the oldest sections of the cemetery. You’ll hear stories about the local people and the local community and learn about how the customs and rituals around death and burial have changed over time.

Please dress appropriately with good walking shoes. $10 donation per person. Pre-registration required, contact: [email protected] to book your spot!

NOTICE: The Roselawn Centre and L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives will be closed to the public on Wednesday, August...
08/25/2026

NOTICE:

The Roselawn Centre and L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives will be closed to the public on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 for staff training.

The Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum and Arabella's Tea Room will remain open for their regularly scheduled hours.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected] or 905-834-7604.

Exciting News! The L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives  will be offering 2 bonus Urban History Walking Tours this Sep...
08/24/2026

Exciting News! The L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives will be offering 2 bonus Urban History Walking Tours this September:

⚓Sept 5th, West St Tour at 9:30 am

⚓Sept 12th, Tennessee Ave Tour at 9:30 am

Join us for fun and informative tours about Port Colborne’s urban history. Hear some stories about the places and people, and learn about the unique history of this community built around the Welland Canal.

Contact [email protected] for more information and to sign up today!

There's still time to lace up your walking shoes and discover the history of Port Colborne on an Urban History Walking T...
08/06/2026

There's still time to lace up your walking shoes and discover the history of Port Colborne on an Urban History Walking Tour this summer!

Provided by the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives, the tours explore historic locations around the city and provide an insight into how Port Colborne has grown!

⚓West St. Tour - August 7, 10:00am
⚓Main St. Old Humberstone Village Tour - August 21, 10:00am
⚓Tennessee Ave. & the Humberstone Club Tour - August 28, 10:00am

Contact [email protected] or 905-834-7604 today to sign up and learn more!

Due to some rainy weather in May, we have rescheduled our tour of Oakwood Cemetery to this Saturday, June 6th at 9:30am....
06/03/2026

Due to some rainy weather in May, we have rescheduled our tour of Oakwood Cemetery to this Saturday, June 6th at 9:30am.

If you are interested in joining us for a walk through history, register in advance by calling the Port Colborne Museum (905) 834 7604 or by email [email protected]

All tours last approximately 1.5 hours
Suggested donation minimum $10 per person

Archives Assistant, Julianna was at the Port Colborne Farmers' Market this morning sharing the exciting news that the L....
05/22/2026

Archives Assistant, Julianna was at the Port Colborne Farmers' Market this morning sharing the exciting news that the L.R. Wilson Heritage Research Archives' Urban History Walking Tours will be returning for another summer!

Lace up your walking shoes and explore historic locations around the city and gain insight on how Port Colborne has grown 🚶

Swipe to see upcoming tour dates and contact [email protected] to book your spot now!

Join us for a Walk through History on our Cemetery Tours as we explore the people, culture, and history of our local com...
05/09/2026

Join us for a Walk through History on our Cemetery Tours as we explore the people, culture, and history of our local community.

All tours last approximately 1.5 hours
Suggested donation minimum $10 per person

Tour sizes are limited and participants are asked to register in advance by calling the Port Colborne Museum (905) 834 7604 or by email [email protected]

Z is for . . . Zavitz!Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Zavitz Steele and her husband, David Steele sat for this photo c.1870. Both the...
04/30/2026

Z is for . . . Zavitz!

Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Zavitz Steele and her husband, David Steele sat for this photo c.1870. Both the Zavitz and Steele families were among the earliest settlers in the area.

Featured: PCHMM 2017.10.5

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286 King Street
Port Colborne, ON
L3K4H1

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