Heritage event gathers archives and stories

I stopped to visit the community archives drive at Heritage Realty on Sunday, mostly because of the samosas from 777 Bazaar on Main Street, but also because our history matters.

The event was put together by the Niagara National Heritage Area where Amie Gustafson has been collecting data and stories and collating a history of this place.

Guests came by to visit, learn about the Turtle, the State Archives now housed inside the state park and lots of other details.

I was particularly interested in a gentleman who came to tell about his family’s history was shaped by the various movie theaters that existed over the years.

Amy Castonguay was the as a volunteer conducting oral interviews that will be compiled as part of the project with a special focus on gathering information from older residents because those are the memories that will be the soonest to fade.

If you would like to learn more or contribute, contact amie@niagarafallsundergroundrailroad.org