Historically Speaking

As we gather to remember those who served on Remembrance Day, cenotaphs and memorial...

Today marks the 190th anniversary of the enactment of the British Slavery Abolition ...

For the month of August this year, the Grace Schmidt Room will be running our Local ...

The Grace Schmidt Room recently received an exciting new donation from Spectrum&rsqu...

We often get questions in the Grace Schmidt Room of Local History about the Indigeno...

Looking to reach to expand your reach and client base? Passionate about local histor...

Peter Edward Susand was Kitchener's first barber. A man of many interests, he operat...

Welcome to our feature about upcoming programs from the staff of the Grace Schmidt R...

Celebrate Emancipation Day with Kitchener Public Library!

We are pleased to announce that Aaron T. Francis, curator of the Vintage Black Canad...

Due to a program, the Grace Schmidt Room will be closed on Tuesday, July 18 from 12:...

Check out new and upcoming local history and genealogy programs from the Grace Schmi...