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…
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…
National Indigenous Peoples Day June 21
Westfield’s Conservation Area will be open on Sunday, and while we are not hosting our usual Father’s Day activities, you can come for a hike on…
Swallowtails have arrived at Westfield Conservation Area
Westfield’s Conservation Area is open everyday for walks in the Village and hiking on the trails. Each day seems to bring something new to enjoy…
Lilacs in full bloom
Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is a great place to come for a walk in the Village setting or hike one of our trails….
May – Museum Month continues
May is Museum Month continues with a very interesting object from the Westfield collection. Peter Lloyd, Collections Officer, at Westfield shares this week the Branston…
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…