Residents in Port Colborne are invited to enjoy an afternoon of local heritage and treats as the Port Colborne Historical & Marine Museum hosts its 42nd annual Arabella‘s Pie Social and History Fair on May 31, 2026.
The free community event will take place on the museum grounds at 280 King Street from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Attendees can purchase pie and tea while exploring the museum, which is currently celebrating its 50th anniversary since first opening its doors on May 31, 1975.
The afternoon will feature a variety of activities, including artisan demonstrations and displays of antique power equipment presented by the Niagara Antique Power Association. Guests can also participate in a plant sale and browse history-focused displays throughout the museum, which houses a collection of more than 18,000 artifacts and a heritage village of historic buildings.
The museum is located on property originally bequeathed to the community by local businesswoman Arabella Williams following her death in 1950. The site is home to Arabella‘s Tea Room, which is operated by the Port Colborne Museum Auxiliary. Since officially opening in 1978, the tea room has become recognized as one of the longest-running volunteer-operated tea rooms in Canada.
