Dear editor:

On behalf of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, I would like to share a brief update with our residents, neighbours, and visitors. As many may have noticed, construction activity has begun on and around the museum grounds.

With our foundation and plumbing permits now issued, we are preparing the site for the next phase of work.

This includes relocating several larger outdoor artifacts, removing signage, and carefully protecting memorial trees through temporary off-site transplanting for future replanting. These early steps are necessary to prepare the grounds for excavation.

While construction fencing is now in place, we want to assure the community that the museum remains open during regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, and all planned programming will continue as scheduled.

We would also like to sincerely thank the residents and members who supported our participation in the National Trust for Canada’s “Next Great Save.”

Although we were not selected as the final winner, the enthusiasm and encouragement from our community helped raise valuable awareness of the museum and the important role it plays in preserving our local history and heritage.

As many know, the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum is embarking on an exciting expansion. We are deeply grateful to everyone who has helped us reach this point.

While there is still work ahead to achieve our final fundraising goal, we look forward to sharing more in the coming months about how the community can continue to support this important project.

Thank you for your patience during construction and for your ongoing support of the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum.

Susan May Wery (Chair, Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum)
NOTL