Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society: Presentation by Lori Oschefski about British Home Children

    Harrow Arena Community Room 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, Canada

    Join us on January 22nd at 1:30 for a presentation by Lori Oschefski about British Home Children. Between 1869 and 1932 impoverished children were migrated from Britain to Canada to be placed as domestic and agricultural help - several were placed in Harrow and Colchester South. Lori Oschefski is founder and president of Home Children...

  • HEIRS January Meeting – British Home Children

    Harrow Arena Community Room 243 McAffee St., Harrow, Ontario, Canada

    HEIRS January Meeting JANUARY 22ND AT 1:30 PM Join HEIRS for a presentation on the history of the British Home Children migration programs. PRESENTED BY HOME CHILDREN CANADA Learn about key resources for research and explore the vast contributions Home Children made to Canada’s development and war efforts. contact: heirsont@gmail.com for info MEETING WILL BE...

  • Culinary Historians of Canada: Book Launch for Nathalie Cooke’s “Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History”

    Sidney Smith Hall 100 St. George Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Menu Matters A Book Launch for Nathalie Cooke’s "Tastes and Traditions: A Journey Through Menu History" Friday, Jan. 23 (2-4) Sidney Smith Hall, room 2098 (Natalie Zemon Davis Room) 100 St. George Street, at Harbord Street University of Toronto Campus Registration is free but required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1979757908197?aff=oddtdtcreator Join us for an appetizing exploration of why menus matter and the stories...

  • Guelph Black Heritage Society – Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth

    Heritage Hall Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, Canada

    Fridays in July & August Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph Open to youth ages 12–18 Free refreshments provided Join us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect, create, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. Special thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District...

  • Glencoe & District Historical Society Workshop “Lost Lambton Houses: Mapping Heritage Farms in Southwestern Ontario”

    Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe, Ontario, Canada

    A Workshop with Evan Abma Friday, January 24, 2025 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided (you are welcome to bring a contribution) 📍 Location: The Archives, 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe, ON   Join the Glencoe & District Historical Society for an engaging midday session with Evan Abma, local historian, Chair of the Sarnia Heritage...