How do I donate to the collectionEstablished in 1895, the Niagara Historical Society is dedicated to understanding the history of NiagaraontheLake. The most important aspect of the work of the Society is the maintenance of the Museum collection which began in 1896 and is one of Ontarios most important collections. Plan a visit to the Niagara Historical Society Museum to discover the unique stories of historic NiagaraontheLake. Located 20km north of Niagara Falls, NiagaraontheLake provided a new home for refugees, was the capital of Upper Canada, was in the middle of a war zone and visited by millions as a place of recreation for over 100 years; these stories play a major role in the development of Canada.The ARt of War: A Legacy of the Great WarLife during wartime is unlike any other experience. Men and women along the European front lines and even those on the home front dealing with extraordinary circumstances needed to find ways to distract their attention from or deal with the horrors of war. more... See more text