Guest Speaker: Lynn Gehl Ph.D, Anishinaabe Algonquin Advocate, Academic, Author & Artist Details This year marks the 200th anniversary of the start of the Rideau Canal and Bytown -- but how did this impact the Algonquin people, for whom the Ottawa Valley has been home for millennia? Dr. Gehl makes the case that, two centuries later, we have yet...
Historian Mark Rowe will highlight his new book, Kissed by Two Kings, the story of his 3x Great-grandmother and extend the story to his branch of the family and how he ended up in Glen Williams. This presentation will be preceded by our Annual General Meeting. KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, 116 Main St., S., Georgetown, 7:00 p.m.
In recognition of Black History Month, Faith Ebanks will join us on February 12th to delve into Black history in relation to King Street East and the surrounding neighbourhood in Toronto. This neighbourhood was formerly the home to the Underground Railroad restaurant and the Epicurean Recess – two Black-owned food establishments that stood during two different moments in Toronto’s vast and complicated...
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...
On February 13, join local favourite, Adam Bunch, for a special presentation just in time for the romantic season and explore Toronto's history through true tales of romance, marriage, passion, heartache, lust, and the scandalous love affairs of the early city. Learn how Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations as told by...
