Hamilton’s History Timeline
You have a role to play in highlighting Hamilton’s past, present and future. Send us your contributions and help us expand the timeline content.
The Timeline
Explore by themes. Select up to 3. Select again to deselect. When ready, click View Selection button below to update the timeline.
This virtual exhibition interface launched in 2021 as part of Hamilton 175, a digital commemoration of the 175th anniversary of Hamilton’s incorporation as a city. It is an infinitely expandable timeline to explore the multifaceted history of the land we now call Hamilton, which extends beyond 175 years.
YOU have a role to play in highlighting Hamilton’s past, present and future. Send us your content contributions and help us expand Hamilton’s History Timeline.
How to contribute content?
- Download this event entry form (Word, 200 KB)
- Tell us about the historic event(s) by completing the form
- Email the completed form to [email protected]
Have any questions? Send us a message via Contact Us and choose the category ‘Timeline Exhibition’ from the drop-down menu.
We would like to thank the Hamilton 175 Advisory Group, City of Hamilton staff and everyone who submitted historic event entries for their invaluable contributions to the exhibition.
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Hamilton Civic Museums
We preserve and present the many untold stories of Hamilton and Hamiltonians in a sustainable, accessible, inclusive and engaging manner. Through this virtual platform, we empower residents and community members as collaborators and co-creators in bringing their histories to life. The Hamilton Civic Museums are equal parts physical, mobile and virtual.