Maple Syrup Festival and activities cancelled at Westfield Heritage Village
In light of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and after reviewing the current provincial restrictions with the City of Hamilton’s Emergency Operating Center (EOC), the Hamilton…
Cruel Comfort: The Evolution of The Swimsuit
When visiting the beach today, what we wear is largely dictated by our personal preferences for style and comfort. Historically speaking, the road to our…
Six Spot Tours – Westfield now offers pre-booked tour experiences
Are you craving a peek inside Westfield’s historic buildings? Beginning August 2 & 3, each Sunday and holiday Monday, visitors will have an opportunity to…
Face masks required in Westfield washroom buildings
Westfield’s public washroom buildings are included in the new mask bylaw, so please bring your masks with you when visiting. If using disposable masks, please…
History at Home
Want to keep the learning at home going over the summer months? Check out Westfield Heritage Village’s new History at Home page for some historical…
Place, displacement, settlement, unsettlement: An Indigenous history of our region
Indigenous peoples have been living in this region for millennia, understanding it to be part of Turtle Island and home to their ancestors. Archeological evidence…
Read something new – Indigenous topics, Indigenous authors
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. Here are 14 amazing resources if you want to learn about Indigenous topics from Indigenous authors. You can…
Westfield applauds its community volunteers
“Friendly and outgoing.” “Super knowledgeable.” “Wonderful people.” “So talented.” Who are these people that are always so highly praised in online forums, in person, by…
May is Museum Month
May is Museum Month and in celebration Westfield is pulling some items from our artifact collection to show off. Even during the pandemic over 700…