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Our mission is to enhance public appreciation for the communities, significant historic and natural resources, and landscapes of the Niagara region.

24/10/2026

125 years ago today, Annie Edson Taylor made history when she became the first person to survive a trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel. It was October 24, 1901, her 63rd birthday. Talk about a badass woman!

Annie passed away in 1921 and rests today at historic Oakwood Cemetery in Niagara Falls.

Want to raise a glass to Annie on her big anniversary? Stop by Griffon Brewing in Youngstown and pick up a 4-pack of Badass Women b**r, featuring Annie and three other amazing women from our region's history.

Cheers to Annie! 🍻

16/10/2026

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🌙 The wait is over. Ghosts of the Garrison begins tonight!

For two nights only, Old Fort Niagara transforms into an evening of storytelling, folklore, and eerie tales inspired by more than three centuries of history.

Follow the lantern light, explore the Fort after dark, and uncover stories that have lingered here for generations.

🎟️ Missed pre-sale? Tickets will be available at the door for $30 per person.

📅 Friday & Saturday, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

🔦 Flashlights highly encouraged

History. Mystery. Legends. It all begins tonight. 👻

14/10/2026

This weekend at Old Fort Niagara! 👻

An Evening of History, Mystery, and Legend at Old Fort Niagara

12/10/2026

Today, on Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we recognize the history, culture, and lasting contributions of Indigenous peoples throughout the Niagara region.

In Lewiston, the Tuscarora Heroes Monument commemorates an extraordinary act of courage during the War of 1812. On December 19, 1813, as British forces and their allies attacked and burned the village, a small group of Tuscarora men came to the aid of fleeing residents. Despite being vastly outnumbered, they confronted the attackers, buying precious time for dozens of men, women, and children to escape.

Their bravery is remembered not only as an important moment in Lewiston’s history, but as a powerful example of the Tuscarora Nation’s enduring place in the story of our region.

Today, we honor the Tuscarora heroes of 1813 and celebrate the Indigenous communities whose history, heritage, and contributions continue to shape Niagara.

The Tuscarora Heroes Monument was created by acclaimed local sculptor Susan Geissler and unveiled in 2013.

11/10/2026

Join the Niagara Falls Book Circle on Thursday, October 29, from 6–8 PM for a discussion of The Missed, a collection of ghost stories, strange happenings, and tragic tales from Niagara Falls’ past.

📍 First Unitarian Universalist Church, 639 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY

The Book Circle brings our community together through books about Niagara Falls and works by local authors. New faces are always welcome!

Copies of The Missed are available at The Book Corner, through local libraries, or on Kindle.

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