Series 2 Episode 7 - Remembering the War of 1812 in Niagara on the Lake, Canada

In this Episode, we talk with #NiagaraontheLake Lord Mayor Gary Zalepa and CEO and Curator Sarah Kaufman of the Niagara on the Lake Museum.  (Sarah is now Curator at the Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum as of January 2026.)  They both discuss the importance of the Town of Niagara on the Lake in the history of Ontario, Canada and in the #Warof1812 in particular.  They highlight the importance of the many historical sites and events that allow a visitor to relive history and to enjoy themselves today. #ButlersBarracks #FortGeorgeBattlefield #FortMississauga #IndianCouncilHouse #isaacbrock #landscapeofnations #niagaraonthelake #notlmuseum #niagaracommons #NiagaraPolo #ParliamentOak #QueenstonHeights #stmarksanglicanchurch Of great importance, they say, is to remember the past and the personal stories that help us remember our history.  The Lord Mayor hopes that future Lord Mayors may come to see that as well. Gary Zalepa is the current Lord Mayor of the Town of Niagara on the Lake (since 2022) and previously served as a Town Councillor and Regional Councillor.  He has more than 30 years of business and volunteer experience (including as a hockey referee and coach) and studied Business and Political Science at Brock University.War Sarah Kaufman was the CEO and Curator of the Niagara on the Lake Museum for 15 years.  She was responsible for the day to day operations as well as management, research and exhibits of the Museum’s collection.  She curated a number of exhibits on local history and the War of 1812. Photo Credit:  Pierre-Andre Leclrecq, Wikimedia Commons...