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      The Waterloo College coat of arms was designed in 1925 by local architect W. H. E. Schmalz, and faculty members Alexander O. Potter and C. H. Little. It features a beaver, an open Bible, Luther's coat of arms, and the torch of knowledge. Emblazoned beneath the shield is the motto …

      Wilfrid Laurier University is located in Waterloo, Ontario. It began in 1911 as the Evangelical Lutheran Seminary of Canada. In 1924 Waterloo College was established, providing courses in post-secondary education. In 1960 Waterloo College became Waterloo Lutheran University, and in 1973 changed its name to Wilfrid Laurier University.

      The Waterloo College Athletic Association fist letter award. The purple chenille "W" is outlined with gold felt and features a Waterloo College crest. It was awarded to students who gave an above average participation in two major sports, or three minor sports.

      Samplers provide an understanding of the education of women in Niagara during this time. This sampler shows the craftsmanship, creativity and skill required.

      Sewing Sampler created by Magdalena Meyerin. Samplers provide us an understanding of the education of women in Niagara during this time. This sampler shows the craftsmanship, creativity and skill required.

      Vegetable grater.

      Horn spoons

      Butter spoon with a sheep finial.

      Horn spoon

      Cider press created by Jacob Fry in 1815.

      Corn pounder

      Chest originally owned by Jacob Biggar.

      Bellows believed to have been owned by the Wismer family.

      This is a wooden ramrod, circa 1812-1814, that was used by the artillery to wedge the ball into the breech of the cannon. 196 cm long and painted black.

      This triangular bladed bayonet was designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been on arguably every soldier’s firearm during the War of 1812-1814. Further research in 2010 shows it is a Snider bayonet with no …

      This sword belonged to Capt. James Muirhead during the War of 1812-1814. The hilt of the sword is made of brass with a sharkskin grip and a lion’s head pommel. The guard of the hilt is also made up of the royal cipher “GR” and a part that has a …

      This musket, circa 1812, is a 3rd Model “Brown Bess” 1790 with an “India Pattern” design. It was a British regulation issue flintlock musket. There are various engravings on the musket that include: “Tower” which stands for the Tower of London. This means it was most likely approved by the …

      This is an American metal musket ball mold of a plier design, dated 1812-1814. It was used to press a musket ball to the size of a bore or rifle, approximately .69 calibre musket balls. The press end is hollow and rounded with a hole at one end for pouring …

      This bayonet is of an officer’s fusil musket design. It has a triangular blade and is date circa 1812. A bayonet is a steel blade that is designed to fit on the muzzle of a rifle or musket barrel, making it into a close range weapon. This would have been …

      This officer's flintlock pistol features a brass butt plate, a trigger guard and a ramrod holder. The pistol is made of walnut with a steel barrel. This pistol dates from 1800-1830 and would likely be similar to those used in the War of 1812. This ramrod is wood with a …