Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Oshawa Historical Society Local History Speaker Series: Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation: The Williams Treaty

    Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa, Ontario, Canada

    In October and November 1923, the Williams Treaties were signed by the governments of Canada and by seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the Mississauga of the north shore of Lake Ontario. September’s Local History Speaker Series welcomes Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation, who will speak about the 1923 Williams...

  • Mississauga South Historical Society: Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins

    Christ First United Church Mazo Crescent 1700, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

    Join Mississauga South Historical Society on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation of Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins. This presentation explores the history of Clarke Memorial Hall and the generations of organizations, events, residents, and celebrations that have been hosted at this iconic landmark over the last 100 years. First opened on...

  • Peterborough Historical Society Public Lecture: “Entertaining the Prince of Wales, Cobourg 1860”

    Lion's Community Centre Burnham Street 347, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada

    At age 18, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, undertook the first Royal Tour to Canada. Among his stops in Canada West were Cobourg, Hiawatha First Nation, Peterborough and Port Hope. The community of Cobourg provided elaborate entertainment for the Prince at the official opening of the architecturally stunning Victoria Hall. George Parker, an expert in...

  • Richmond Hill September 2023 Meeting: From Queen Victoria to King Charles III

    Richmond Hill Central Library (Room 2A) Atkinson Street 1, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

    Speakers: Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark will talk about their trip to London, England for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend or two! Guest Fee $5.00. Yearly memberships are available at $40.00 for Family and $25.00 for Individuals....

  • Kingston Historical Society September 2023 Meeting (In-Person and Virtual) (Updated)

    Kingsbridge Retirement Community 950 Centennial Dr., Kingston, Ontario, Canada

    Despite their proximity to Kingston, Wolfe Islanders have long prided themselves on the distinctiveness of their island culture. Professor Anastasia Riehl, a linguist at Queen’s, will report on her research into “Box Socials and Chicken Suppers: Learning about life and language on Wolfe Island”.  For the Zoom link, please email kingstonhs@gmail.com before 6 p.m. on the...