Dr. Valerie Hébert will discuss Canada's response to the Jewish refugee crisis in the prewar and wartime years, setting it in context of domestic concerns and priorities, as well as other nations' actions. Please join the Society for this virtual event that is free to view.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM and posted to the Museum's...

Presented by Michele-Elise Burnett, President Kakekalanicks and LON360° Celebration of Nations Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89470370512

Guelph & Wellington have a rich and fascinating history in the field of law, courts and justice systems - at a local, provincial and national level. Our guest speaker is Past President of the Wellington Law Association (and GHS President) David Cameletti, a practicing lawyer. The Wellington Law Association recently published a full history filled...

“The Bachelorette New France (Les Filles a Marier and Les Filles du Roi) : Stories of Bigamy, Incest, Witchcraft and Murder” — Presentation by Dawn Kelly & Carol Ufford In 1630 New France was populated mainly by men. With threats to its economy from the British in the south, plans were made to encourage young women...

An illustrated talk by Dr. Cheryl Thompson, Assistant Professor at X University For the past several years, 355 College Street was home to Thymeless Bar, a reggae nightspot situated just steps from Kensington Market. What many people forget or don't know is that for 57 years this building was home to the Universal Negro Improvement...