As we celebrate the harvest and give thanks for all that we have, we share an image of the former Fairview Fruit Farm that was located near the southern boundary of the village of Queenston. Matthew Charles Lowrey bought the original 42 acres in 1888 and established a successful fruit-growing operation on this land. Fruit farming became profitable in the 1880s, largely because railways opened up new markets for farmers. At the lower left corner, you can actually see a portion of the railway line that ran along the escarpment. Tax records show that his 12-acre orchard in 1891 grew to 42 acres in 1899. The farm remained in the family until 1969. This property is historically important as part of the Queenston Heights battlefield and is also close to the place where Brock fell. In Niagara-on-the-Lake, we are so fortunate to be surrounded by agriculture. We can run out and grab fresh fruit, vegetables, wine, cider or beer straight from the grower/producer themselves. Thank you to all of Niagara-on-the-Lake’s farmers for making sure we have fresh food to enjoy every year. Happy Thanksgiving from the NOTL Museum!