Digital Exhibits
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Windsor Community Website has added many components available through www.windsor-communities.com website : – Cultural Engines – The histories of the Art Gallery of Windsor, the Windsor Public Library and the Windsor Symphony Orchestra- Colours of South Asia – A site showcasing the South Asian community in Canada – A Song in Thy Praise – Uncovers Windsor’s Scottish heritage and showcases why Scottish descent are always so fiercely proud of their ancestry. – Rising Dragon and the Arabic Tapestry – Shares with our community, the heritage, customs of the Chinese and the Arabic community of Windsor – Ukranian Dreams – Presents the stories and accomplishments of the Ukrainians – Veterans Memories – An opportunity to recognize, to appreciate, and to remember the achievements and sacrifices of the war Veterans of Windsor and Essex County. – Italian Canadian Community – Presents a collage of various elements which make up the Italian community in Windsor. This project was funded by Service Canada. – African Canadian Community – Showcases a rich history which begins prior to Windsor’s designation as a terminus on The Underground Railroad, prospers throughout the modern era and looks forward to an illustrious future.This project was funded by Service Canada. |
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Windsor’s History and Pictures Browse and search through our different collection of images and find information about architecture, French newspapers, heritage, and historic cemeteries in the Windsor area. |
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Le Progrès (exhibit currently unavailable)Learn about the life of our community through Le Progrès, a French newspaper from the 1800s. Browse through hundreds of articles and pages.This project was made possible with the financial support of the Department of Canadian Heritage through Canadian Culture Online |
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The Folklore of le Détroit The web site is an educational tool, specifically aimed for a Grade 5 audience and their teachers. It also increases awareness of our history and cultural institutions.The Windsor Public Library gratefully acknowledges the financial investment by the Department of Canadian Heritage in the creation of this on-line presentation for the Virtual Museum of Canada. |
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The War of 1812 in the Western District (exhibit working except search engine) Learn about events from the War of 1812 that occurred in and around Essex County.We gratefully acknowledge the support of Canadian Culture Online Program of Canadian Heritage. |
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Pelee Island and Middle Island – How We Got to The Present Millennium (exhibit currently unavailable)We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Virtual Museum of Canada |
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How Windsor Was Made (exhibit currently unavailable)This exciting project allows children to explore Windsor and Essex County’s rich historical culture.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Canadian Culture Online |
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iCity – Historic Sites of Walkerville (exhibit currently unavailable)An interactive exhibit featuring the Historic Sites of Walkerville.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Ministry of Culture |
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The Fleetway An exhibit of the Detroit-Canada tunnel. |
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The Macdonald PapersWindsor’s Community Archives’ Bruce Macdonald collection has been digitized. WPL works with the University of Windsor to chronicle the life of this local Canadian hero.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Recreation |
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Windsor on Wheels
At the turn of the century Windsor began life with the auto industry, enduring both the pain and the joy of birth… the years of discovery and experimentation… the uncertainty of adolescence. We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations: Canada Millennium Partnership Program |
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Bienvenue à Windsor – Welcome to Windsor Welcome to Windsor, the oldest French colony west of Montreal – in fact, the first permanent European settlement in all of Ontario.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Canada Millennium Partnership Program |
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Some Assembly Required A History of Auto Work and Workers in Windsor. Windsor’s Community Museum, in Windsor, Ontario, ran its “Some Assembly Required” exhibit from February 28 to December 20, 1997.We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following organizations:Canada Millennium Partnership Program |
