The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to welcome Dr. Cynthia Comacchio as the new editor of Ontario History journal.
Author: Sarah (Sarah McCabe)
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OHS Remembers Dorothy Duncan (1927-2023)
The Ontario Historical Society celebrates the life and accomplishments of Dorothy Duncan, OOnt, Former Executive Director of the OHS and lifelong champion of Ontario’s history and heritage. The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) mourns the passing of Dorothy Duncan on August 29, 2023, and wishes to celebrate her life with the many organizations and people she...
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New OHS Podcast: Dr. Donald B. Smith’s “In Hindsight: Half a Century of Research Discoveries in Canadian History”
A new year brings a much anticipated new venture, and a landmark for The Ontario Historical Society (OHS). The OHS is excited to announce the launch of our partnership with one of Canada’s most renowned historians, Dr. Donald B. Smith, to bring you our first in-house produced 20-episode podcast series, In Hindsight: Half a Century of Research Discoveries...
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OHS Announces New Executive Director – Daniel Dishaw
On behalf of the Ontario Historical Society Board of Directors, it is my pleasure to announce that, after an open and competitive hiring process, the Board has selected Mr. Daniel Dishaw for the position of Executive Director. Daniel holds an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from Ryerson University (now Toronto Metropolitan University) and a Masters...
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OHS Remembers David C. Onley, Former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario (1950-2023)
The Ontario Historical Society deeply mourns the passing of David C. Onley, former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario and honorary patron of the OHS, on January 14, 2023. Mr. Onley was a champion for the OHS, attending many of our member groups’ events and celebrations. On November 5, 2013, the OHS was honoured by the Office...
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Ontario Women’s History Network Celebrates 30th Anniversary with Documentary Video
By: Rose Fine-Meyer, Secretary, Ontario Women’s History Network Over the last 30+ years, the Ontario Women’s History Network (OWHN/RHFO) has provided a venue for educators from across Ontario to make contacts, develop projects, share resources, access course materials, and share new scholarship in the field of women’s studies and women’s history. Independent scholars, university researchers,...
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A Tribute to Jane Beecroft (1932-2021)
Photo: Jane Beecroft, Community History Project (CHP), is seen here with her cousin Doug Beecroft, Legislative Counsel, Government of Ontario (OHS Bulletin, June 2007, issue #160, pg. 4). The OHS remembers Eleanor Jane Beecroft, September 16, 1932 – October 11, 2021 On behalf of The Ontario Historical Society (OHS) and its grassroots membership across Ontario,...
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A Tribute to Gabriele Pietro “Gabe” Scardellato (1951-2020)
The OHS remembers Gabe Scardellato, January 3, 1951 – August 8, 2020 Our country has lost a distinguished scholar and teacher who made a tremendous contribution to Canadian history. The OHS has lost a gentle giant. We have also lost a heritage champion, historian, author, editor and managing editor, member, lecturer, workshop leader, volunteer, donor...
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Part 10 | Audio Guides and Museums
by John Rae | August 2020 Editor’s Note: In his first nine articles for the OHS Bulletin, John Rae explored a variety of access issues for museums and heritage organizations. In his tenth installment of this series, John returns to the subject of audio tours at art galleries and museums, and offers his critique of...
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Dr. Bette Mildred Stephenson (1924 – 2019)
The OHS is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Bette Stephenson last Monday, August 19, 2019. Our history records an outstanding and remarkable legacy of public service for the people of Ontario. The OHS was honoured in May 2015 when Dr. Stephenson visited us and said that she “wanted to come and see the...
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Communications and Content Creation for Not-For-Profit Historical Organizations
When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 12:00 p.m. Cost: $10 OHS Members $20 Non-members Host: Paul Morralee, Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Paul Morralee has utilized his background in communications and video production to bring the work of (OHS Affiliate) Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior (CLLS) to a large audience. In this webinar, Paul will take...
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Part 9 | Bringing Art Alive for Blind Patrons
by John Rae | August 2018 Editor’s Note: In his first eight articles for the OHS Bulletin, entitled “Access Beyond the Ramp,” John Rae explored a variety of access issues for museums and heritage organizations. In his ninth installment of this series, John discusses the development of audio tours at art galleries and museums, and...
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Friends of Hope Mill: Preserving a Historic Sawmill
William and Jane (Stewart) Lang arrived in Otonabee in 1832 from Scotland, purchasing 200 acres of ideal dam land on the Indian River to construct a carding and fulling mill. The original mill was 41 feet by 44 feet and built of heavily mortared limestone. The mill became a vital cog in the local economy,...
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Part 8 | Canada Science and Technology Museum
Community Involvement: The Key to Access and Inclusion by John Rae | March 2018 Editor’s Note: In his first seven articles for the OHS Bulletin, John Rae examined a variety of access issues for museums and heritage organizations. In this eighth installment, John offers his impressions from his recent visit to the recently reopened Canada...
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A Professor’s Life: Michael Bliss (1941-2017)
Ontario and indeed the whole of Canada suffered an incalculable loss with the recent passing of Michael Bliss, professor emeritus at the University of Toronto, where for over 34 years he attained much deserved prominence and accolades as an inspiring teacher of Canadian history. The highly esteemed historian was regarded by his peers as a...
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Challenges of Putting Ontario History Journal Online
By: Sarah McCabe, OHS Reach Project Manager November 5, 2015 Part of the OHS Reach project involves research to determine the best method of online delivery for the Ontario Historical Society’s (OHS) scholarly journal, Ontario History. (Please see the media release for more information.) What is Ontario History? Ontario History is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal published twice a year...
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How to Do Oral History in the Digital Age
By: Sarah McCabe, OHS Reach Project Manager August 3, 2015 Would you like to hear first-hand stories about Ontario history, on topics ranging from immigration, First Nations culture, education, and hockey, to selling bananas in Toronto’s Kensington Market? Oral histories on these subjects and many more have been recorded by Ontario historical societies and are...
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OHS Remembers Jean Burnet
The OHS remembers Dr. Jean Robertson Burnet, June 10, 1920 – September 14, 2009. Canada has lost a distinguished scholar and teacher who made a very significant contribution to the study of our Canadian society. The OHS has lost an historian, author, editor, lecturer, volunteer, donor and one of its greatest friends. We must also...