This event includes a self-guided tour of the special exhibit "Cooking Up History: Celebrating 30 years of The Culinary Historians of Canada" and features two talks by librarian Melissa McAfee and food historian, Dr. Rebecca Beausaert. First, a presentation from special collections librarian Melissa McAfee discussing the University's historic cookbook collection and providing tips on...

On Sunday September 22nd, join us for the first edition of Culture Quest, a 3-stop brewery experience in Guelph. Culture Quest is more than just a brewery tour. It's an afternoon of discovery, designed to welcome the community to Guelph's rich and diverse craft beer scene, and craft beer in general. With fresh beer at...

Guided by speaker Ted Barris, meet the Canadians who helped secure victory in this WWII life-and-death struggle at The Battle of Britain. In his 22nd book of non-fiction, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour, Ted Barris has assembled unknown stories of Canadian airmen, ground crew, engineers, aeronautical designers, medical officers and civilians,...

A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Lakefield Historical Society meeting on Thursday, September 26 th at 7:30pm at the Lakefield Legion. The public is welcome to attend. The Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought nearly 2,000 Irish settlers...

You are invited to an enchanting Regency-era gala! Dance the night away with graceful waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots led by expert instructors from the Fergus-Elora Academy of Dance. Embrace the spirit of the era in your finest Regency attire and enjoy refreshments as you fill out your historic dance card for the evening. Event Highlights:...