Wyoming, ON - Lambton County Archives will be hosting its second-ever Vintage Films night at the Sarnia Library Theatre early next month.
The footage, from the Archives' collection, will be screened from 7 - 8 p.m., Tuesday April 10. Admission to Vintage Films night is free and caps off the celebration of Archives Awareness Week, April 3-7, 2018.
"This is a tremendous opportunity to screen local, historical footage that is not often viewed publicly," says Archivist Dana Thorne. "During Archives Awareness Week, we invite researchers of all stages, from interested to novice to advanced, to visit Lambton County Archives and explore our vast collection of genealogical and local historical records."
During Archives Awareness Week, residents will also have the opportunity to win a one year free membership to Lambton County Archives. To be eligible for the draw, residents should either visit Lambton County Archives in Wyoming from April 3 - 7 or like or share a post on its Facebook page.
A number of other free programs are also being held the first week of April:
Beginner's Genealogy Workshop (4 Sessions)
Beginning Tuesday, April 3 from 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Every Tuesday for four weeks
Pre-registration is required. Spaces are limited
Call 519-845-5426 to register
Special Speaker, Cheryl L. Morgan
Thursday, April 5 from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Ms. Morgan will discuss her new book Ottissippi - The Truth about Great Lakes
Indian History and The Gateway to the West.
For more information about Lambton County Archives or Archives Awareness Week, visit LambtonArchives.ca.
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Please contact:
Dana Thorne
Archivist
County of Lambton
519-845-5426 ext. 5239