When was the last time you actually went to a museum… not on a school trip, not because you had to—but because you wanted to?

With May being Museum Month across Ontario, we’re taking you inside one of Lincoln’s most meaningful (and surprisingly fun) spaces—the Lincoln Museum and Cultural Centre. And trust us… it’s not what you think.

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we sit down with:
• Olivia Rozema, Senior Curator of Museum Operations
• Courtney Corbeil, Curator of Education, Visitor Engagement & Partnerships

We’re talking about:

• The wild, community-built history of the museum (including a house that was literally floated across water 😳)
• Why the 1859 schoolhouse is one of the most loved—and most at-risk—spaces
• How this site blends history, play, nature, and community into a full-day experience
• And why preserving these spaces isn’t just about the past… it’s about future generations

Plus, we spill the Talk of the Town Tea ☕ with upcoming events you won’t want to miss 👇

📅 What’s Happening at the Museum

• May 1–12, 2026
  Red Dress Installation for National Awareness Day for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls & Two-Spirit Peoples
• Now – September 2026
  Wine in Niagara Exhibit (in partnership with Brock University)
• May 15, 2026 | 6:30 PM
  Deep Roots Social – curated tasting experience across the museum grounds
• Monthly (First Saturdays)
  STEAM Saturdays – hands-on fun for kids
• June 4, 2026
  Unmasking Brain Injury (with Ontario Brain Injury Association)
• Last Thursdays (June–August 2026)
  Music at the Museum – free (by donation) summer evenings
• September 2026
  60th Annual Harvest Pioneer Day – family-friendly, historic demos, vendors, and yes… a cannon 👀

❤️ Want to Support the Schoolhouse?

If preserving spaces like the schoolhouse matters to you, you can learn more or donate here:
👉 https://lincolnmuseum.ca/donate

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Thanks & Credits

With support from:

• Niagara Region Economic Development
• The Watering Can
• Second Chance Decor
• Verhoef Electric

As winter fades and the “Big Melt” reveals what’s been hidden beneath the snow, this episode of Lincoln Local explores how one community is turning an annual problem into a powerful opportunity. Featuring Jennifer Blackledge, Executive Director of the Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA, the conversation dives into the Downtown Tidy, an Earth Day initiative that brings together students, local businesses, and community partners to clean up the downtown core in just one hour. Beyond the impressive environmental impact—hundreds of kilograms of waste collected—the episode highlights the deeper purpose: fostering community pride, youth engagement, and long-term behavior change. It’s a story about placemaking, collaboration, and how small, local actions can create lasting ripple effects.

📅 Key Dates & Events

• Candidate 101 Information Session
  🗓️ April 16 at 6:00 PM
  📍 Town of Lincoln
• Beamsville Blooms Campaign Launch
  🗓️ April 20
• GNCC Tourism & Hospitality Seminar
  🗓️ April 21
  📍 Fieldstone at Bench
• Downtown Tidy (Earth Day Cleanup)
  📍 Downtown Beamsville
  🗓️ April 23

🔗 Helpful Links (Click to Learn More)

• 🌐 Downtown Bench Beamsville BIA
• 🏛️ Candidate Information Session
• 📈 GNCC Event Info

Send us a message

Have a topic you want us to cover?
Know a local business or organization we should feature?

Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at
SpeakUpLincoln.ca/Podcast

Thanks & Credits

With support from:

• Niagara Region Economic Development
• The Watering Can
• Second Chance Decor
• Verhoef Electric

What do trees, climate change, and your daily life in Lincoln all have in common?

In this episode of The Lincoln Local, we’re joined by Adam Kelly (Town of Lincoln) and Dr. Alicia Powell (Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority) to break down how local action is shaping a greener, more resilient future.

From tree canopy protection and climate planning to community programs and volunteer opportunities, we explore what’s happening behind the scenes—and how you can be part of it.

🌿 What We Talk About

• What climate change actually means (locally)
• Why tree canopy matters more than you think
• Lincoln’s new Private Property Tree Bylaw
• Climate mitigation vs. adaptation (made simple)
• How environmental work impacts your daily life
• Easy ways to get involved in your community

🍵 Talk of the Town (Events & Updates)

Earth Week (April):

• Community cleanups across Lincoln
• EcoFest – April 25 at the Fleming Centre including a tree giveaway (pay-what-you-can)

Upcoming Events:

• Candidate Information Night – April 16, 6 PM (Town of Lincoln)
• Ball’s Falls Heritage Days – July 19 & August 9
• Ball’s Falls Thanksgiving Festival – October 9–12

🌱 Get Involved

Volunteer, plant, or learn more:

• NPCA: https://npca.ca/volunteer
• NPCA Foundation: https://npcf.ca
• Follow NPCA: @npca_ontario

🌿 Community Highlight: First Beamsville Scouting

• Pasta Fundraiser – April 11 (5–7 PM)
• Environmental projects + trail cleanups this spring

Learn more:
https://scouts.ca
firstbeamsvillescouting@gmail.com

Send us a message

Have a topic you want us to cover?
Know a local business or organization we should feature?

Visit SpeakUp Lincoln at
SpeakUpLincoln.ca/Podcast

Thanks & Credits

With support from:

• Niagara Region Economic Development
• The Watering Can
• Second Chance Decor
• Verhoef Electric