“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...
Free admission to the Chimczuk Museum, magic lessons, free comic art sketches, and free comic books (limited quantities).
CFHA's biweekly winter and spring lecture series based on Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 The Canadian Friends Historical Association is excited to announce our lecture series by the chapter authors of Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 (Penn State University Press, 2021. The virtual series begins Saturday, January 15th, and will run every second Saturday. All...
No registration fee! 1-4 PM: SATURDAY, MAY 7 SATURDAY, MAY 14 SATURDAY, MAY 21 Join Khayamiya-maker Mostafa El-Lathy and Lamis Haggag to learn about this traditional Egyptian Appliqué craft that was first associated with tent making and later transitioned to more ornamental and interior decor wall pieces. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will...
