The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society upcoming events

A Taste of History Dinner 2026 (17 Apr 2026)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Join The Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for our annual fundraiser and themed dinner at the Whitewater Golf Club. This year's theme is Sports and Sporting Facilities. This year's speaker will be Dr. Russell Field.

Tickets:

$125 for 1 seat

$230 for 2 seats

$920 for a whole table (8 seats)

Each ticket will include a tax receipt as a donation to the Society that helps fund this event and Museum operations. Single seats will receive a tax receipt for $62.65, and for each multiple-seat ticket purchase, $52.65 per seat.

Event Supporters:

We gratefully acknowledge the Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame for their assistance with this year’s fundraising dinner.

Menu:

Based on an archival menus from the 1950s in Canada.

Starter Course

Smoked Pickerel Pâté on Melba Toast

Ribboned Vegetable & Ham Jell‑O Mould – chilled with parsley garnish and mayonnaise rosette

Soup Course

Finnish-style Hernekeitto (Pea Soup) – slow-simmered with ham and herbs, served with rye crouton

Main Course

Roast Pork Loin with Gravy, glazed with apple cider reduction, accompanied by: Buttered New Potatoes with fresh parsley and Roasted Seasonal Vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)

Dessert Course

Cherry Jubilee Jell‑O Parfait – whipped cream-topped layered gelatin dessert

Vegan Menu:

Starter Course

Bruschetta – cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic served on melba toast. Finished with a balsamic glaze

Avocado & Roasted Red Pepper Mould - Gelatin-free moulded salad made with avocado purée, roasted red peppers, a hint of lemon juice, and fresh herbs

Soup Course

Mirepoix Broth with White & Wild Rice – Vegetable broth classic mirepoix of carrots, celery, and onions, served with white & wild rice.

Main Course

Lentil “Salisbury Steak” with Mushroom Gravy – Pan-seared lentil patties with a mushroom gravy. Accompanied with roasted new potatoes and seasonal vegetables (finished with vegan butter or olive oil)

Dessert Course

Cherry Jubilee Sundae - Warm cherry compote served over vegan vanilla gelato; topped with sliced almonds

Gluten Free Menu:

Starter Course

Bruschetta – cherry tomatoes, fresh basil & garlic served on a gluten-free crostini. Finished with a balsamic glaze

Ribboned Vegetable & Ham Jell-O Mould – chilled with parsley garnish and mayonnaise rosette

Soup Course

Finnish-style Hernekeitto (Pea Soup)

Main Course

Roast Pork Loin Accompanied by Buttered New Potatoes with fresh parsley & Roasted Seasonal Vegetables - served without gravy

Dessert Course

Cherry Jubilee Jell-O Parfait – whipped cream-topped layered gelatin dessert

_______________

A cash bar will be available during the event.

Please contact reception@thunderbaymuseum.com with any dietary restrictions not found on the registration form.

Speaker:

Dr. Russell Field

Description:

Dr. Russell Field will examine sport within the context of wider social, political, and economic changes in post-war Canada. Highlighting the opening of the Port Arthur Stadium and the Fort William Gardens, Field shows how sporting landscapes shaped both the games themselves and the way fans experience them.

Speaker Bio:

Dr. Russell Field is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management at the University of Manitoba, specializing in the socio-cultural history of sport. His research explores how sport intersects with class, gender, identity, resistance, and social change in Canada.

He is the author of A Night at the Gardens: Class, Gender, and Respectability in 1930s Toronto and co-editor of Decolonizing Sport. Dr. Field also leads a national research project on the people’s history of sport in Canada and is the founder and executive director of the Canadian Sport Film Festival.

Through his scholarship and public engagement, Dr. Field brings thoughtful and inclusive perspectives on how sport shapes community life—past and present.

Fundraising Activities:

This year, there will be an exciting 50/50 draw that evening, a raffle for 4 x 18-hole golf passes with cart ($520+HST value), and a raffle for one bottle of Tremonte Cara Sur & Tremonte Caro Mio, with commemorative label (value TBA).

There will also be opportunities to buy tickets for the Society's ongoing 50/50 Raffle, which can also be purchased online at museumraffle.com.

Sponsorship Opportunities:

If you would like to make an additional donation to the Society to sponsor this event and offset expenses such as the guest speaker(s) travel costs, the raffle, or other overhead costs, please visit the link below and select A Taste of History or call 807-623-0801. Please put in the comments what you would like to sponsor, and the person or organization should be listed as a sponsor in the official program and communications about the event.

https://thunderbaymuseum1.wildapricot.org/Donate-Now

Poppy Beading Workshop & Exhibit Info Session (25 Apr 2026)

Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Join us for a meaningful afternoon of creativity, learning, and remembrance.

Poppy Beading Workshop & Exhibit Info Session (Free Event)

Come bead your own poppy with guidance from its creator, local artist and beader Corrina McKay! Or, simply drop in to learn more about the upcoming travelling exhibit:

Anishnaabe Zhiimaagnishii Inaadiziwin - Life of Indigenous Soldiers - Vie des Soldats Autochtones

The stories of Indigenous Veterans - First Nations, Métis, and Inuit - across Turtle Island are often not fully acknowledged and many have gone untold for decades. This project seeks to change that by facilitating the creation of an ever evolving and growing travelling exhibit that celebrates the stories and lives of Indigenous Veterans in Northwestern Ontario. This exhibit will allow for these important stories and lived experiences to be documented and shared in the spirit of openness, reconciliation, and education.

This is a welcoming, drop-in event open to all, with no beading experience needed, and all materials are provided free of charge! Advance registration is encouraged but not required.

Create a handmade beaded poppy to honour Indigenous veterans
Learn more about the stories and purpose behind this powerful exhibit
Connect, reflect, and engage with community

Whether you stay for the full workshop or just to stop by for information, everyone is welcome!

This project is generously supported through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Museums Assistance Program) and the Future Generations Foundation.

____________________________

Free Museum Admission during the event
Refreshments will be available

____________________________

Parking

The Thunder Bay Museum has a free parking lot on the East side of the building, with only 16 spaces. On-street parking and other lots nearby are available.

PA Day - Secret Garden Day (1 May 2026)

Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 GMT

PA DAY - May 1, 2026

Secret Garden Day

PA Day Camp runs from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm with drop off times between 9:00 am - 9:30 am and pick up times between 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm. Camp is for children ages 6-12.

Attached you will also find the emergency contact form and photo release form as well as an FAQ form.

Emergency Contact and Photo Release Forms.pdf

PD Day - FAQs.doc

PLEASE NOTE: if your child has food allergies, medical, or any special accommodations please submit the forms in advance of your child's start date. This will ensure that any allergies or needs can be properly accommodated.

Please do not hesitate to contact the Education and Outreach Coordinator at education@thunderbaymuseum.com or 807-623-0801 x 116 if you have any further questions about our PA Day Camp.