The Ontario Historical Society

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Fundraising Dinner May 4, 2019
2019-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Toronto) | Prince Arthur Hotel, 17 Cumberland St. N., Thunder Bay, Ontario, ON P7A 4K8, Canada
This year’s dinner/auction features; nautical art, a sit down meal, many exciting announcements and awards. Enjoy many opportunities to bid on live auction items from local artists and from last year’s Artist in Residence. We thank the support of Parks Canada, the Waterfront Business Improvement Area and our host hotel, the Prince Arthur Hotel. Symposium 6 pm, Dinner 7 pm, Speeches 8 pm Auction Item

REEL HISTORY: Mary Ward Shipwreck, and Pathway to the Village of the Souls
2019-05-04 18:00 | Beaver Valley Community Centre, 58 Alfred St W, Thornbury, Ontario, N0H 2P0, Canada
Dive to the Mary Ward shipwreck without getting your feet wet or traverse the edge of the escarpment along the spiritual path to the Village of the Souls. Mary Ward and Pathway are the next films in the Craigleith Heritage Depot’s film series REEL HISTORY. Both films can be viewed in virtual reality, providing the viewer a unique experience each time they visit. On May 4, 2019 our film premiere will feature these new films in addition to the original REEL HISTORY films. Tickets are $25.00 each and funds raised at this event will be used to develop future local history documentaries.
Join us for a full evening of historical storytelling. The original three films will be shown first to introduce the history behind The Apple Industry, Indigenous History and the Ski Industry in The Blue Mountains. These films have been appreciated by audiences worldwide from Europe, North America and throughout our region.
Marine Curator, Historian and Folklorist Ian Bell will present a musical foray into the history of shipping around Georgian Bay, revealing what it would have been like for ships like the Mary Ward. Among his many accolades, Ian was nominated for a CFMA award for his album of traditional songs of the Great Lakes: Forget Me Not When Far Away.
Be the first to see behind-the-scenes of the making the virtual reality films Mary Ward and Pathway. Then immerse yourself through the magic of the big screen, or through your own smart phone device, as a virtual experience.
Local historical organizations and partners will be on hand with exhibits before the show and during intermission to share their insights into our dynamic natural and cultural history. Come early and put yourself back in time with our green screen experience. Make sure you have a chance to use our virtual reality headsets to experience the new films.
The museum worked with local film company Mountain Goat Films for production along with the support of the Blue Mountain Village Foundation. The museum appreciates the support of this night’s event sponsor, Royal Lepage Locations North, for helping us bring the films to our community.
The doors open at 6:00 pm and the program starts at 7:00 pm. Complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments and popcorn are available as well as a cash bar. Tickets are $25.00 and available at the Craigleith Heritage Depot and LE Shore Memorial Library.
Come out and enjoy a visual journey through time.

Signal Mast Installation at Freeman Station
2019-05-04 10:30 - 15:00 | Freeman Station, 2185 Fairview St., Burlington, ON, L7R 2C8, Canada

Increasing Access to Finnish-Language Archives
2019-05-03 18:00 | Finnish Embassy, Thunder Bay, 314 Bay St., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1S1, Canada

Swansea Historical Society May 2019 Meeting
2019-05-01 19:15 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
Speaker: Alexandra Kim – “A Royal Presentation: Curating the Dress Collection at Kensington Palace”
Have you ever wondered what it is like to dress like a King or Queen? Learn how to dress “royally” from Alexandra Kim, formerly a Curator at England’s historic Kensington Palace, home of the Royal Ceremonial Dress Collection which contains items dating from the 1500s to the present day. After working in a variety of British museums, Alexandra moved to Canada. She is now a Curator with the City of Toronto, in charge of Montgomery’s Inn in Etobicoke and Gibson House in North York.

TBETHS Walking Tour with Gene Domagala: Historic Danforth Avenue
2019-04-27 13:00 | Northwest corner of Danforth & Woodbine, 2072 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON, M4C 1J6, Canada

Canadian Royal Heritage Awards Gala Evening 2019
2019-04-25 18:00 | Blessed Sacrament Church, 24 Charitan Ave., Toronto, ON, M4R 1S4, Canada
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Friends of Wesleyville Village Easter Egg Hunt 2019
2019-04-20 10:00 | Wesleyville Village, 2082 Lakeshore Rd., Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V7, Canada

Norfolk Historical Society Speaker's Series: History of Policing in Norfolk County
2019-04-18 19:00 | OPP Norfolk County Detachment, 548 Queensway W., Simcoe, Ontario, N3Y 4T2, Canada
Our April 18th speaker will be David Stelpstra, “History of Policing in Norfolk County” at the OPP Detachment, Simcoe.
Members are free and guests by donation.
Hosted by the Norfolk Historical Society as part of our ongoing Gallery Talk Series or Speaker’s Series.
For further information contact:
Michele Grant
President, Norfolk Historical Society
1-833-968-7647 ext. 202
mgrant@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
P.O. Box 1466, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N4 ♦ 1-833-968-7647
www.norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
info@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca

North York Historical Society April 2019 Meeting
2019-04-17 19:30 - 21:00 | North York Central Library, Room 2/3, 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 59N, Canada
Tales of Toronto Transit
Trevor Parkins-Sciberras and David Reigate, Transit Historians
Join transit historians Trevor and David for a fascinating talk displaying amazing vintage photographs, vintage film footage and Lego replicas of TTC vehicles. From horse drawn to motorized transit, this tale covers 150 years of Toronto History.
Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.
Photo: davidpwhelan at Morguefile.com

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior April 2019 Speaker Series
2019-04-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Waverley Resource Library, 285 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1A9, Canada
Come join us at the Waverley Resource Library Auditorium to hear from our last years Artist in Resident, Host Keepers and Summer Student Assistant Light Keepers. Starting at 7pm. Membership are available. Sign up to be a volunteer. Come learn more about what kind of destinations activities are offered by Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior.

Friends of Wesleyville Village 2018 AGM
2019-04-06 13:00 - 14:30 | Wesleyville Church, 2082 Lakeshore Road, Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V7, Canada

Weston Historical Society presents "Memories of Weston and C. R. Marchant School"
2019-04-03 19:30 | Village of Humber Heights Retirement Home, 2245 Lawrence Avenue West, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9P 3W3, Canada
The Weston Historical Society are pleased to present
“Memories of Weston and C. R. Marchant School”
With Guest Speaker: Peter Caskey
Wednesday April 3, 2019 at 7:30 pm
At Village of Humber Heights Retirement Home
2245 Lawrence Ave W
All are welcome!
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Swansea Historical Society April 2019 Meeting
2019-04-03 19:15 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
Speaker: Kelly Mathews – “The Road to Marylake”
In 2018, we enjoyed a most entertaining talk by author Kelly Mathews on the subject of Lady Flora Eaton’s lavish country estate in King Township. We are delighted that Kelly will be returning to talk about the subject of her latest book which deals with “Marylake”, the neighbouring country estate of Sir Henry Pellatt, better known as the builder of Casa Loma. (For those wishing to check out these historic properties, the Eaton estate is now the King Campus of Seneca College, while the Pellatt Estate is now the site of the Shrine of Our Lady of Grace. The two properties are north of the 15th Sideroad and west of Dufferin Ave).

Annual General Meeting - Friends of Waterloo Region Museum
2019-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Ontario, N2P 2R7, Canada
The Friends of Waterloo Region Museum host their 63rd Annual General Meeting, reviewing their 2018 activities and plans for 2019 in support of the Waterloo Region Museum and Doon Heritage Village. The meeting takes place on Wednesday, April 3 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum. At 7:30 p.m., join us for a presentation by Regional Chair Karen Redman about the Region’s direction regarding the preservation of history and culture. Everyone is welcome.
Friends of Waterloo Region Museum
The Friends of Waterloo Region Museum is a voluntary public foundation dedicated to the preservation of Waterloo Region’s history and cultures.
Friends Vision Statement
Working in partnership with Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum staff and volunteers, the Friends of Waterloo Region Museum support and contribute to the preservation of the heritage, culture and traditions of Waterloo Region.
Friends Mission Statement
To support the mandate of the Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum by:

supporting and promoting the value of our volunteers
creatively fundraising
enhancing education
stakeholder advocacy
enhancing community presence

Collingwood & District Historical Society Annual General Meeting 2019
2019-04-01 19:00 | Leisure Time Club Collingwood, 100 Minnesota St., Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4R5, Canada

West Willowdale Neighbourhood Association Community Safety Event 2019
2019-04-01 18:00 - 21:00 | The Peoples Church, 374 Sheppard Ave E, North York, ON, M2N 3B6, Canada
Join Councillor John Filion, representatives of Toronto Police Service 32 Division, WWNA and Edithvale Yonge Community association for a discussion on community safety in our area.
MONDAY APRIL 1ST ~ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
374 Sheppard Avenue East ~ Peoples Church
Share your thoughts and bring your questions as we discuss community safety strategies for safer neighbourhoods including preventing break-ins, safer parks and green spaces and traffic safety.

West Willowdale Neighbourhood Association Earth Hour Walk 2019
2019-03-30 20:00 | Willowdale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse, 150 Beecroft Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 5Z5, Canada
We hope you will join us as we enjoy an evening walk through our neighbourhood to recognize and support Earth Hour 2019.
As Canadians, we choose a future where climate change is no longer a threat. Participating in WWF’s Earth Hour is a simple way to show that you want to be a part of the solution and it sends a powerful message that together we can make a difference. Join us on March 30th as we continue a tradition started many years ago where we walk the neighbour in recognition and support of this important hour. Dogs on leashes welcome.
MARCH 30TH, 2019
150 Beecroft Avenue ~ Willowdale Lawn Bowling Clubhouse – just south of the entrance to York Cemetery
8:00 PM – Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows – Please remember to bring your own reusable mug
8:30 – Walk begins

Norfolk Historical Society Speaker's Series: History of Women Pilots
2019-03-21 19:00 | Army, Navy and Air Force Club, Simcoe, 53 Water St., Simcoe, Ontario, N3Y 1R2, Canada
Our speaker for March 21st will be Kristal Chopp as she shares with us the History of Women Pilots and it will be held in the Army/Navy Club, Simcoe.
Members are free and guests by donation.
Hosted by the Norfolk Historical Society as part of our ongoing Gallery Talk Series or Speaker’s Series.
For further information contact:
Michele Grant
President, Norfolk Historical Society
1-833-968-7647 ext. 202
mgrant@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
P.O. Box 1466, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N4 ♦ 1-833-968-7647
www.norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
info@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca

Thunder Bay Railway Historical Society Movie Night
2019-03-21 19:00 | Thunder Bay Community Auditorium, 1 Paul Shaffer Dr., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 6C7, Canada

North York Historical Society March 2019 Meeting
2019-03-20 19:30 - 21:00 | North York Central Library, Room 2/3, 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 59N, Canada
East York 1924-1997: Toronto’s Garden of Eden
Alan Redway, author, retired lawyer, retired politician
The book tells the story of East York from its incorporation as a separate municipality on January 1, 1924, made necessary as a direct result of the incorporation of North York in 1922, up to and including its amalgamation on December 31, 1997.
Alan Redway is a retired lawyer, born in Toronto, with a degree in Commerce and Finance from the University of Toronto and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Mr. Redway served for ten years on the council of the Borough of East York, six of those years as the Mayor of East York and a member of Metropolitan Toronto Council and Executive Committee. Later he was elected to the parliament of Canada where he served for almost ten years as a Progressive Conservative member of the House of Commons and as Minister of State (Housing). He has written for Leaside Life and the East York Chronicle. In 2014 he published his first book, Governing Toronto: Bringing Back the City that Worked.
Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.

Swansea Historical Society March 2019 Meeting
2019-03-06 19:15 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
Speaker: John Maniezzo – “When Swansea Was Dry”
Did you know that the sale of alcoholic beverages was prohibited in the Province of Ontario between 1916 and 1927, or that some municipalities, including Swansea, were “dry” for even longer periods of time, under a provision known as “Local Option”? A restaurant partly in Swansea and partly in York Township could serve alcohol in the back half but not the front half. For many years it was thought that the south side of Bloor Street between Jane and Runnymede was legally “dry”, when in fact it was not. John Maniezzo will talk about these and other quirky stories as he explores the history of alcohol sales in Swansea and its neighbouring municipalities.

Lighthouse Festival of Music, Thunder Bay
2019-03-06 19:00 | Urban Abbey, Thunder Bay, 308 Red River Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7B 1B1, Canada
Lighthouse Festival of Music with Bruce Hansen and the Superior Lighthouse Players
The Lighthouse Festival of Music is a mix of Celtic, bluegrass, country, classical, folks and swing mixed with a robust sea songs.
Money raised will go to the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior – Artist-in-Residence program. Annually four artists are supported while living on the island during the summer months and creating works of art.
Mark your calendar for March 6, 2019 at the Urban Abbey. Tickets $20. Showtime at 7pm. Tickets available at the Urban Abbey Habit Coffee shop, at the door, or ONLINE TICKETS.

Norfolk Historical Society Speaker's Series: How I Found My Birth Family: Doug Grant's Life Long Journey ... Again
2019-02-28 19:00 | Grace United Church, Port Dover, 18 Chapman St. W., Port Dover, Ontario, N0A 1N0, Canada
In March 2018 Doug Grant shared his journey of discovery of how he found his birth Mother. As a result of locating information about her, Doug has gained 68 new family members. As far as he knew he had no living birth family until four years ago. Since his talk last March, Doug has located information about his birth father and his family dynamic.
Please join Doug on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Grace United Church, 18 Chapman St., Port Dover at 7:00 p.m. to hear more about his discoveries.
Members are free and guests by donation.
Many people are taking a similar journey of discovery of their own family history and listening to Grant’s story may inspire you to take the next step to exploring your own past. During the ongoing research through his own initiative and that of a team of dedicated researchers; skeletons, indiscretions and true-life drama began to emerge. His people were just that, people, with moments of greatness tempered with foibles and foolishness. Does this sound like it could be your family history?
Hosted by the Norfolk Historical Society as part of our ongoing Gallery Talk Series or Speaker’s Series.
For further information contact:
Michele Grant
President, Norfolk Historical Society
1-833-968-7647 ext. 202
mgrant@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
P.O. Box 1466, Port Dover, ON N0A 1N4 ♦ 1-833-968-7647
www.norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca
info@norfolkhistoricalsociety.ca

Sudbury District Branch OGS Presentation: Counting Canadians
2019-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Parkside Centre, YMCA Building, 140 Durham St., Sudbury, Ontario, P3E 3M7, Canada

North York Historical Society February 2019 AGM & Meeting
2019-02-20 19:00 - 21:00 | North York Central Library, Room 2/3, 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 59N, Canada
Annual General Meeting, followed by
Portia White: Canada’s Original Superstar
Join Sheila White for the fascinating story of her famous aunt Portia White (1911-1968), a nationally recognized person of historical significance featured in museum and library collections.
Portia White achieved international acclaim in the 1940s for her prowess as a classical concert singer from Nova Scotia, made all the more significant and remarkable by her status as a single, Black woman. Portia began her professional career relatively late, at age 30, after a breakthrough Toronto debut as a contralto. She toured half the world, playing to packed halls and adoring audiences as a Columbia Concerts artist.
Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.

Oshawa Historical Society February Speaker Series: To Cast a Reflection: The Henry Family Letters
2019-02-19 19:00 | Arts Resource Centre, 45 Queen St., Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 3Z3, Canada
In 2013, the Oshawa Museum received an amazing donation, hundreds of papers relating to Elder Thomas Henry, whose house makes up one third of the Oshawa Museum. The letters in this collection provide valuable insight into the Henry Family and the world around them. Archivist Jennifer Weymark will share memorable stories, all of which culminated in the book To Cast a Reflection: The Henry Family in Their Own Words.
The Oshawa Historical Society’s February Speaker Series is taking place Tuesday, February 19 at 7PM. The Speaker Series will be held at the Arts Resource Centre, located at 45 Queen Street, Oshawa. Admission to the Oshawa Historical Society Speaker Series is $3 or FREE for members of the Oshawa Historical Society.
About the Oshawa Historical Society and the Oshawa Museum: The Oshawa Museum (OM) preserves and promotes awareness and appreciation of Oshawa’s history for the education, enrichment and enjoyment of a diverse audience. As the only community museum in Oshawa we take great pride in showcasing the history of our city from the earliest Indigenous inhabitants to present day. The OM is administered by the Oshawa Historical Society, a not for profit charitable institution, as an external agency of the City of Oshawa.
For more information about programming and events at the Oshawa Museum or through the Oshawa Historical Society please visit www.oshawahistoricalsociety.org.
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ACO Panel: Ontario Place: Building on our Legacy
2019-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Harbourfront Centre, Brigantine Room, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, M5J 2G8, Canada
ACO Toronto and the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) invite you to join us for this special free panel discussion that will convene a range of experts to discuss the important architecture and landscape design heritage of Ontario Place and how all Ontarians will benefit if we continue to build upon the site’s valuable cultural heritage legacy.

Weston Historical Society General Meeting
2019-02-06 19:30 - 21:00 | The Village of Humber Hights Retirement Home, 2245 Lawrence Avenue West, Etobicoke, Ontario, M9P 3W3, Canada
The Weston Historical Society is pleased to present “The History of Weston Lions Arena”, with guest speaker Sandy Ross on Wednesday February 6, 2019 at The Village of Humber Heights Retirement Home.
We do hope all will attend;
Weston Arena Alumni are all welcome, along with family and friends.
Refreshments will be served after the meeting.

Swansea Historical Society February 2019 Meeting
2019-02-06 19:15 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
Speaker: Gregory Klages – “The Many Deaths of Tom Thomson”
In 1917, shortly before his 40th birthday, the renowned Canadian landscape artist, Tom Thomson, died under mysterious circumstances in Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park. Was it accidental, or was he a murder victim? Author Gregory Klages will talk about Tom Thomson and the various theories that have been proposed to explain Thomson’s untimely death.
