A Carrying Place: Oshawa's Indigenous Story, opens a new window

In celebration of Indigenous History Month, learn about the two archaeological sites in Oshawa that were home to the Ancestral Wendat in the 1400s. In partnership with the Oshawa Museum.

Oshawa in the Roaring Twenties, opens a new window

It’s been 100 years since the opening of Oshawa’s Lakeview Park. To mark this milestone, we’ll be highlighting Oshawa during this pivotal decade which saw the town become a city. We’ll explore the people, businesses, industries and buildings that shaped our city.

Oshawa Then and Now, opens a new window

Take a walk down memory lane as we explore how Oshawa has changed over the years. We’ll be viewing images from the city’s past and comparing them to the same locations today.

Researching Your House's History, opens a new window

When was your house built? Who built your house? And who lived here before? Join us to learn what resources and tools you can use to answer some of these common questions.

Oshawa's Theatrical History, opens a new window

Oshawa was home to many downtown theatres in its past, where people enjoyed plays, concerts, musical theatre, and movies. Explore the history of these theatres including the Regent, the Marks, the Odeon, and the Borsberry Music Hall from the days of Vaudeville until the mid-1980s. Presented by the Oshawa Museum.

Decoding Historical Photographs, opens a new window

Old photographs hold many clues to the past. With the help of modern technology, examine photos from the Oshawa Museum’s collection to discover the untold stories they tell. In partnership with the Oshawa Museum.

History in the Hollows, opens a new window

Amanda Robinson, from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at Ontario Tech University, believes the myth of ‘dirty Oshawa’ relates to a time when mills, tanneries, foundries and factories operated near the banks of the creek in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Murder and Mayhem in Oshawa's Past, opens a new window

Oshawa has some shady stories in its history, from murders and duels to robberies and arson. Find out about our dark past with historian Alicia Bertrand.

Remembering the Lives Lost in Oshawa from the 1918 Flu Pandemic, opens a new window

Oshawa Museum staff will share research illustrating how devastating the flu pandemic was in Oshawa, including a look at how many influenza victims were buried in Oshawa’s Union Cemetery and a glimpse into their family history.

A History of Branch 43, Oshawa's Royal Canadian Legion, opens a new window

Learn about the events leading up to the establishment of the Royal Canadian Legion and the founding of Branch 43 in Oshawa.