WELCOME!

Hi there, my name is Mat Johnson and I am happy to call Durham, West Grey, Ontario home. My business, Marathon of History, provides insightful and affordable heritage services to museums, businesses, individuals and organizations. These services take many forms, all of which are detailed on the pages of this website.

My background in heritage work is incredibly diverse, and is driven by my lifelong passion for Canadian history. I believe being a heritage professional carries a heavy responsibility and I am honoured and thankful that I am able to do what I love every day. I am here because I am absolutely driven to be here. Marathon of History is the culmination of my childhood dreams of being a historian followed by years of real-world experience and hard work establishing myself in the field. 

I believe that as a heritage professional the learning never stops, and this is something to be excited about. With every project I take on; whether it is building museum exhibits, consulting for museums and architectural firms, preserving and celebrating the heritage of private businesses and farms, public presentations, producing Marathon of History Magazine, or developing our line of fun and educational museum souvenirs, the learning never stops… and I am perfectly fine with that! 

I want to personally thank you for visiting the Marathon of History website and encourage you to contact me if you have any questions about the business, my background, past projects or how I can help you or your organization with all of your heritage preservation needs. 

Mat