Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series: What was on the dinner table… in Bytown?
2025-03-26 19:00 (America/Toronto) | online
Guest Speaker: Holly Benison, Masters Candidate (Public History), Carleton University
Details: What meals were being served on the dinner tables of early Bytown? For example, what fare might the Grey Nuns have fed the Irish Famine Refugees upon their arrival in Bytown in the 1830s? Holly Benison explores what might have been the typical diets of the day and the food traditions and social history behind the recipes of that era.
This presentation will take place on Zoom. All are welcome to attend.

Guelph Black Heritage Society Event - And Then What Happened… The Untold Stories of Black Canadian History
2025-03-27 17:30 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
Journey with storyteller and musician Tracy Lee as she guides you through her family history with the Underground Railroad, North Buxton and the Queen’s Bush.
Come join us at Heritage Hall for a captivating event delving into the untold stories of Black Canadian history. Discover the remarkable journeys, struggles, and triumphs of Black Canadians throughout history. From unsung heroes to groundbreaking achievements, this event will shed light on the often overlooked narratives that have shaped our country. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to broaden your knowledge and gain a deeper understanding of Canada’s diverse history.
Thursday March 27, 2025 at 5:30pm at the Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Free admission. Donations to the GBHS Heart & Soul Campaign are greatly appreciated. Donations enable us to continue to offer programs and activities for our community.
This event is presented in collaboration with OSSTF District 18.
To reserve your seat: Follow the link

Glencoe & District Historical Society at the Heritage Fair
2025-03-29 10:00 - 16:00 | Delaware Commuity Centre, 2652 Gideon Dr., Delaware, Ontario, N0L 1E0, Canada
Don’t worry about the weather, it’s indoors!
Saturday, March 29, 2025. Everyone is invited to attend the annual Heritage Fair, hosted by the Middlesex Centre Archives at the Delaware Community Centre at 2652 Gideon Drive, DELAWARE.
This is a great networking event. All the museums and heritage groups attend. So many projects, books, stories and great people. And there is pie!! But you have to get there early before the pie is gone. Lunch too. Bring cash.
Remember to drop in and see us at our table display “Glencoe & District Historical Society”. ALSO, visit and support the display for “Committee for the Establishment of a Middlesex County Archive”.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - L'intégration des enjeux environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ESG)
2025-03-31 13:00 | online
La SHT a le plaisir de vous inviter à la conférence suivante:

« L’intégration des enjeux environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance (ESG) »

La conférence animée par Charles H. Cho, PhD, CPA, professeur et chercheur renommé de l’Université York sera coprésentée avec l’espace d’innovation, de recherche et d’incubation Desjardins

Lundi 31 mars 2025
De midi à 13h

Lieu : Hybride – salle 305, campus de Toronto, ou en ligne via Zoom

Cette conférence abordera l’historique des critères ESG, les défis et les possibilités liés à leur intégration dans les pratiques d’affaires. Le professeur Cho partagera son expertise sur la manière dont les entreprises peuvent adopter des stratégies durables et responsables pour créer de la valeur à long terme.

Swansea Historical Society Monthly Hybrid Meeting: Digging Deep into the History of Runnymede -- the "In-between Neighbourhood"
2025-04-02 19:30 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
We hope to see you at our April 2, 2025, meeting where our speaker will be Jim Adams, presenting “Digging Deep into the History of Runnymede — the ‘In-between Neighbourhood’ “. Jim Adams is a local historian and author who has been researching the history of one of West Toronto’s smallest neighbourhoods — Swansea’s neighbour to the north — “Runnymede”. He has been documenting its geographic, cultural, business, and residential history. Join in a lively quiz, and also learn about Jim’s first graphic little book, featuring local war hero, Fred Topham, VC.
The April meeting will be held in the Rousseau Room at the Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Avenue. We will offer our usual hybrid format for those unable to attend in-person. Zoom links are provided below. The Zoom connection will be open by 7:15 pm on April 2, and the evening’s programme will start at 7:30 pm. We request that members be on time, so that we can start the meeting promptly at 7:30.
(The Zoom links can also be accessed on the SHS website www.swanseahistoricalsociety.ca).

Weston Historical Society - History of Print Production in Toronto
2025-04-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Weston Seniors’ Residence, King Street 15, Toronto, Toronto, M9N 3X1, Canada
The Weston Historical Society presents the History Print Production in Toronto with Alissa Sokolski at the upcoming Membership meeting Wednesday April 2, 2025. From vintage print presses over 100 years old, to more modern print techniques, come learn about Toronto’s storied print production houses, the tools they used, and how this ancient profession is not really dead!

Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Presentation
2025-04-11 19:00 | Millbrook Legion, 9 King Street East, Millbrook, Ontario, L0A 1G0, Canada
A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society meeting on Friday April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Millbrook Legion at 9 King Street East, Millbrook, Ontario. The public is welcome to attend.
The Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought over 2,000 Irish men, women, and children to Canada to “the place at the end of the rapids” which the local First Nations at that time called Nogojiwanong. This laid the foundation for what would later be called Peterborough. This unique government experiment was aimed at testing the viability of British emigration policy by covering all expenses for settlers for 18 months. Each family’s journey and experiences were meticulously documented, providing a rich archival resource.
To mark the Bicentennial, the not-for-profit organization called Nine Ships 1825 Inc. has been formed to honour this chapter in Canadian history. Named after the nine ships that carried the Irish emigrants across the Atlantic in 1825, these ships were named: the Fortitude, John Barry, Resolution, Regulus, Albion, Star, Elizabeth, Amity, and the Brunswick. They embarked from Cobh, County Cork, and set sail towards what was then Lower and Upper Canada.
Cultural resource manager and historian Dennis Carter-Edwards will speak to the significance of this emigration, outline the journey and highlight the resources available to learn more. Past President of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club, Maureen Crowley, and former Mayor of the Township of Selwyn, Mary Smith, will speak about previous commemorations of this emigration, describe how Nine Ships 1825 was formed, and what events all the community partners and heritage/historical groups are planning to have during 2025, including special Bicentennial events during
August 1-10, 2025.

29th annual Toronto Bottle & Antique Show and Sale
2025-04-13 10:00 - 14:30 | Chestnut Hill Recreational Complex, Valley Farm Road 1867, Pickering, ON, L1V 3Y7, Canada
The Four Seasons Bottle Collector Club is hosting the 29th annual Toronto Bottle & Antique Show and Sale at the Chestnut Hill Recreational Complex, Pickering, April 13th
Join us to find treasures, meet other Bottle and Pottery enthusiasts and take advantage of the club table for identification.
Antique and vintage bottles, syphons, milks, medicines, sealer jars, pop and gingers, stoneware crocks and jugs, even art glass and insulators!
Location: 1867 Valley Farm Rd..
Admission: $5.00
The show runs from April 13th 10 am to 2:30 pm
We have tried to differentiate from a collector show in that we have a section devoted to:
Historic Displays, Early Canadian Fruit Jars, Sodas, Milk Bottles, Medicines, pottery, and their stories, these are usually based on personal collections
Authors section, with their Canadian reference books, we encourage authors in this field to offer their books at the show.
We hope you can join us!
More details here.
https://www.facebook.com/share/2jPeLThtjM5Asszf/

Culinary Historians of Canada Webinar: Nigerian Cooking with Ozoz Sokoh
2025-04-13 14:00 - 15:30 | online
Ozoz Sokoh is a food writer and educator at Centennial College in Toronto. Her new cookbook Chop Chop – Cooking the Food of Nigeria celebrates the flavours and ingredients of classic and traditional Nigerian cuisine. In Nigeria, the word “chop” is all about food and feasting and “chop chop” is a nickname given to someone who loves to eat. Nigeria’s food is as rich and diverse as its people.
Written through the lens of Ozoz’s deep connection to the region, Chop Chop will bring Nigeria’s food-loving spirit to home kitchens everywhere, so you can travel, by plate-by-plate.
Tickets available through Eventbrite
Culinary Historians of Canada members – $ 14.11
Culinary Tourism Alliance members – $19.44
General admission – $22.63
Interested but cannot attend? All registrants will receive a recording.

Albion Bolton Historical Society Meeting "The Hiking Experience: The Humber Valley Heritage Trail"
2025-04-14 19:30 | Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor), 150 Queen St. South, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E3, Canada
the next Albion Bolton Historical Society meeting is on Monday, April 14, for a 7:30 PM start, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen Street, South, Bolton, meeting room C, 2nd Floor, (elevator available). We’re very happy to have Jerry Gorman present ‘The Hiking Experience: The Humber Valley Heritage Trail’. Tell your friends and family.

Toronto's First Post Office : FUNDrive
2025-04-23 | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
To assist our fundraising efforts this year, Toronto’s First Post Office has signed up for a Value Village FUNDrive and we need your help! If you’re spring cleaning and want to support us, we are now accepting gently used items on behalf of Value Village Canada. At the end of the FUNDrive, all donations collected at the Post Office will be brough to a donation centre, and Value Village Canada will pay the Town of York Historical Society for the donated items. All funds raised will support the Town of York Historical Society and Toronto’s First Post Office, helping us continue to deliver educational programs, public events, and exciting new exhibits. Please visit the QR code for more information on what we will be accepting and share it with your friends and family to help us spread the word. The drive will continue until April 23rd and we thank you in advance for your support. Your contributions make a difference!

Toronto's First Post Office : Mapping Toronto, Bringing History to Life
2025-04-23 19:00 | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
Join us as we officially unveil the digital companion for our 1837 map model! Learn how our speaker, Mike Carter, professional tour guide and local historian, built an interactive digital version of our popular model, overlaying our map with the current City layout which now provides visitors with a more immersive experience and adds an interactive element to our permanent display. An exciting announcement will also be unveiled at the start of the evening so be sure to register early as spots are strictly limited!
Remarks will be at 7pm and light refreshments will be served.

Oakville Historical Society Earth Day Erchless Museum
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, PITCH-IN FOR A CLEAN, GREEN, LITTER-FREE OAKVILLE
The Museum is participating in the 34th annual Earth Day Clean Up and would like to extend the invitation to all of friends at the Oakville Historical Society. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can all pitch in to clean the areas around the Museum, the OHS and Lakeside Park. Coffee and treats will be provided.
“The 34th annual Earth Day Clean Up of Oakville Nature Sites will take place on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 9 am sharp unless noted at most of the sixty-six nature sites now scheduled for cleaning up,” remarked Stephen Dankowich, co-Founder and Executive Director of the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights (OCCPEHR).
“Before noon and in just a few hours time on April 26, hundreds and hundreds of Oakville citizens and students will together beautify and transform Oakville’s nature sites! Waste will be removed from our beautiful parks, trails, ravines, woodlots, waterways and lakefront in a concerted community-wide effort to maintain a clean, green, litter-free Oakville,” he exclaimed.
“You will be joining in with people around the world also doing something positive and important for the natural environment in celebration of Earth Day. We look forward to receiving your confirmation of participation,” he added.
The Theme for the 34th annual event encourages everyone to “Pitch-in for a clean, green, litter-free Oakville.”
Erchless Museum and Oakville Historical Society

Albion Bolton Historical Society: The Repair Cafe
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Caledon Senior’s Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, ON, L7E 1Y2, Canada
The Albion Bolton Historical Society are participating in The Repair Cafe, organized by EcoCaledon, to held at the Caledon Senior’s Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, Saturday, April 26, 10 AM-2 PM.
The ABHS will be scanning and digitizing photographs/prints and negatives, both colour and black & white. The process is limited to letter size photographs or smaller and medium format negatives. A limit of 2-3 scans per participant please. The digitized file can be down loaded onto the participant’s USB or e-mailed to them. We are hoping that local historical images would be shared with the ABHS to add to our photographic database and for preservation purposes. Option for some offsite scanned photo restoration maybe available.
What to bring: 2-3 images, a USB, and information such as, names and dates about who, when and where for each of the photographs.
Any questions about scanning please contact Nathan at 905-584-2801 or nhillerphoto@bell.net
Please contact info@ecocaledon.org for other Repair Cafe questions.

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior - Annual Fundraising Dinner
2025-04-26 18:00 | Current River Community Centre, 450 Dewe Ave, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2G7, Canada
Celebrate the Beauty and Spirit of Lake Superior Through Its Iconic Lighthouses!
Every year, the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior bring our community together to honour the rich history, stunning beauty, and deep connection we share with Lake Superior. As guardians of three historic lighthouses, we welcome over 1,000 visitors annually, preserving the legacy of the Lakehead’s transshipment stories and keeping these beacons of history alive.
You’re Invited to Our Annual Fundraising Dinner!
This special evening is more than just a dinner—it’s a celebration of community, history, and the enduring allure of Lake Superior. Here’s what you can look forward to:
– Inspiring Guest Speaker: Hear captivating stories that bring the history of the lighthouses and the lake to life.
– Nautical Art Auction: Bid on unique pieces that celebrate the spirit of the Great Lakes.
– Community Connection: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones who share your love for Lake Superior.
– Beer, Wine, and 50/50 Draw: Enjoy a drink, try your luck, and support a great cause!
Tickets are just $50 and are available now!
Secure your spot online, or reach out to us by email or phone to make arrangements. Plus, receive a $20 tax receipt at the door for your support.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of storytelling, art, and community—all in support of preserving Lake Superior’s iconic lighthouses. Let’s come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of these cherished landmarks.
Get your tickets online today and join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and fun!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto: HISTORITOUR - Quartier Sherbourne/Wellesley
2025-04-27 13:30 | Sherbourne TTC Station, 633 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, M4X 1L7, Canada
Quartier Sherbourne/Wellesley : ses façades, son art public, l’ancien et le moderne et beaucoup plus
Dimanche 27 avril 2025 à 13h30
Départ : Station de métro Sherbourne
Arrivée : Station de métro Wellesley
Guides : Rolande Smith et Silvia de Oliveira
Dans ce quartier nous explorerons des pans d’histoire successifs de Toronto. Nous verrons quelques manoirs et leur usage courant, des églises et leur passé, présent et future, des colonnes grecques imposantes. Nous lèverons la tête vers la plus haute tour de Toronto et sa future rivale en construction. Nous présenterons des cas de façadisme, ce mouvement maintenant courant à Toronto et nous en discuterons. Nous terminerons dans un ‘parc en rose’.
Un quartier aux styles si variés qu’ils invitent à des histoires à chaque coin de rue.
Pas de chien. Pas nécessaire de réserver
La Société d’histoire de Toronto passera le chapeau à la fin de la visite
Contact : info@sht.ca

Town of York Historical Society Annual Fundraiser: Banned & Brewed
2025-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H3, Canada
This year, the Town of York Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser will take place on a new date, May 1, 2025, to celebrate the City of Toronto’s 191st Birthday, ahead of Museum month. After its colonial establishment in 1793, the Town of York was incorporated on March 6, 1834 as the City of Toronto marking its beginnings as a booming metropolis. The date isn’t the only thing changing this year. Traditionally, our fundraiser has taken place at St. Lawrence Hall but due to construction setbacks, our event will now be hosted at Campbell House Museum. Due to the smaller venue capacity, we will be offering two different ticket types, an in-person and virtual option, to allow for all guests to participate. Virtual guests will have access to the keynote speaker’s presentation and the silent auction.
The Society will mark this anniversary by diving into the captivating history of beer and the temperance movement in the Town of York and the City of Toronto, emphasizing the changes that both sides brought to the City. The Town of York Historical Society is happy to announce our special guest and keynote speaker, beer expert and author, Jordan St. John, who will provide an insightful presentation on this relevant theme. Following the success of our 2024 fundraiser, the Society is excited to welcome our members and guests to Campbell House Museum to celebrate this intriguing topic. We also welcome the return of the Old Town Silent Auction, featuring donated items and experiences from neighbourhood businesses, which will take place virtually this year, and local craft brewers who will be on-site for the event.
More information on registration and ticket sales regarding Toronto’s 191st Birthday is available at AnnualFundraiserBannedandBrewed.eventbrite.ca or email info@tos1stpo.com for assistance. If you wish to join in person please do not delay as these tickets will be strictly limited and are first come first serve. We can’t wait to have you join us for this special celebration!

Historical Society of Ottawa Museum Club - The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
2025-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society, 2880 Sheffield Road, Unit 1, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 1A4, Canada
Join us on May 2 for a guided tour of equipment and artefacts related to more than 180 years of firefighting in Bytown and Ottawa!
Where:
The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
Unit 1, 2880 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, ON, K1B 1A4
When:
Friday, May 2, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
(Get-together afterward at the nearby Tim Horton’s for coffee)
Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted.
All are welcome but spaces are limited. Pre-registration is open exclusively to HSO members and guests until April 25, so please be sure to confirm by email by that date:
museumclub@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
Transportation not included. Parking is available on-site and on nearby streets.
Gift shop: On-site and open.
Accessibility: Most display areas not accessible to walkers or wheelchairs.
See you there!

Oakville Historical Society - Afternoon Tea at The Cottages [SOLD OUT]
2025-05-04 12:00 - 17:30 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
Note: Event is sold out (April 14, 2025)

In 1840 the Duchess of Bedford introduced the custom of having a light snack in the afternoon to tide her over as dinner was served very late. The habit spread throughout the aristocracy and quickly developed into a more substantial repast.
Join us for “Afternoon Tea at the Cottages” on Sunday May 4. Our costumed ladies will serve you savoury finger sandwiches, delectable sweets, fresh scones with cream and strawberry preserves and piping hot tea in our Spring Garden tea room. Feel free to dress up a little or a lot. Hats, gloves and fascinators are welcome.
We will have three sittings at: 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. In order to best make use of our limited space, we are offering tickets in tables of four, so bring along your Duke and/or Duchess friends and family.
Regretfully, the cottage is not wheelchair accessible. Children 10 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets:
Members of the Oakville Historical Society have the opportunity to purchase advance tickets directly from the Society thus avoiding the Eventbrite fee.
Tickets are $40 per person. You can pay at the office, 110 King St on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons between 1:00-4:30 pm or by etransfer at historyoakville@gmail.com.
Please be sure to order in groups of 4 tickets and note in the comments your name, email and which sitting you prefer. (12:00, 2:00 or 4:00), otherwise we cannot guarantee a reservation will be held as we will not be able to send you a confirmation.
Tickets will be available to the general public Monday April 7.
Please go to our website at https://www.oakvillehistory.org/activities/afternoon-tea-at-the-cottages for the menu and further details, any questions can be directed to oureventsohs@gmail.com

Glencoe and District Historical Society - The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery
2025-05-07 19:00 | Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives, 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe, Ontario, N0L 1M0, Canada
Paul Langan is going to tell us about the legend of Orval Shaw—The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery. We often hear fragments of stories and myths. Paul has done the research. He is going to talk about the process of collecting information for historical books and about how this booklet came together.
Orval Shaw never killed anyone or committed any major crime, yet from 1921 to 1934, Orval’s life of petty crimes led to some of the most sensational police hunts to try and capture him.
Attend at The Archives in Glencoe (might be a full house) or Join Zoom Meeting

Halton Black History Awareness Society - Cultural Dynamics Leadership Training
2025-05-22 09:30 - 16:30 | The Studio, Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 2A3
Following the success of our May 6th Halton Hills CDLT workshop, the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is looking forward to it’s 2nd Halton Hills Cultural Dynamics Leadership Training (CDLT) Workshop on Thursday May 22nd at our Halton Hills Cultural Centre. This Halton Region free program will enhance your leadership skills while equipping you with tools to foster inclusive environments, celebrate differences, and drive positive change within communities. Feel free to spread the word.
Event Timing: Thursday May 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Event Address: The Studio, Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre: 9 Church Street, Georgetown, Ont.- 905-873-2600.
Contact us: hbhascdlt@gmail.com.
CDLT Registration: www.hbhas.ca/cultural-dynamics-leadership-training
Please find information on our upcoming programs here.

Canada Black Music Archives Presents: B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2C5, Canada
The Canada Black Music Archives is shining a light on the untold stories of over 20 of Ontario’s Black Canadian artists. B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies opens May 22nd at the Archives of Ontario (AO), located at York University. This exhibition will explore the hidden histories of foundational Canadian music figures through a collection of vinyl’s, instruments, photographs, newspaper clippings, selected film screenings, and discussions.

B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies will be featured at this year’s Doors Open weekend. As a part of this event, steelpan musician Pat McNeilly, otherwise known as Pan Man Pat, will be performing three 30-minute presentations. The Trinidadian born steelpan teacher was an instrumental figure in its establishment in Toronto schools and has been performing at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana) since its 1967 founding. His stylings will take place in between screenings of Different Timbres. The short documentary by filmmakers, Claire Prieto and Roger McTair, looks at steel drum production, education, performance, and cultural influence in Ontario in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Doors Open is a free event that allows attendees to explore the city’s architectural, historical, cultural, and socially significant buildings. The Archives of Ontario will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on May 24th

Doors Open Toronto @ John McKenzie House
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
Visit the Ontario Historical Society and the historic John McKenzie House during 2025 Doors Open Toronto. Visitors will have the chance to explore the historic house and headquarters of the OHS, and learn how the historic building was saved by the community, and still functions as an active community space to this day.
The John McKenzie House was built in 1913, in a style described as Queen Anne Revival, Arts and Crafts, and Edwardian. The grand, red brick house is profiled by a large L-shaped veranda with stylized Doric columns. Significant interior features include the centre hall plan, a vestibule door and sidelights with beveled and leaded glass, a large leaded art glass window that lights the landing of the main staircase, panelled doors, and original radiators. In 1993, the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) entered into a partnership with the former City of North York to preserve and restore the John McKenzie House, which serves as the provincial headquarters of the OHS.

Coptic Museum of Canada’s Silver Jubilee - Spring into New Beginnings
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Coptic Museum of Canada, 41 Glendinning Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1W 3E2
The Coptic Museum of Canada celebrates its Silver Jubilee and joyously invites you to journey through time to experience the blossoming of Coptic cultures, art, and faith practices! We will experience Coptic life in Canada’s vibrant cultural mosaic, stretching from our roots in ancient Egypt to the interwoven diversity now seeded throughout Canada.
Experience and Explore…
COPTIC MUSEUM OF CANADA GALLERY AND REFERENCE LIBRARY
Coptic Cultural Heritage. Disruptions, Continuities, Renewals. Featuring the history of Coptic iconography & the art of 21st century iconographers, manuscript & books from the 18th to the 20th century”, and the Museum’s diverse collection.
FATHER MARCOS MARCOS (1929-2020) MEMORIAL DISPLAY
Honouring the first Coptic priest commissioned to minister to the Copts in North America (1964) and who created the Coptic Museum in Canada.
CHURCH TOURS
The first Coptic Church in Canada: History. Faith. Art. Architecture.
CULTURAL CENTRE PROGRAM
Conversations with a Historian: Routes and Real Talk. Journey through Coptic history and culture — one conversation at a time. Coptic-Canadians in the visual arts, music, and the museum and gallery sectors Twenty-one inspiring stories of pioneers told on standing banners.
Workshop: Making Music with Bells
A migrant’s story…. that has become a community service.
Workshop: Drawing and Colouring a Lotus Flower on Papyrus
You get to take home and enjoy your own creation!

Nine Ships 1825- Bicentennial Souvenir Book Launch May 30th
2025-05-30 11:00 | Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Board Room, 175 George Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G6, Canada
The special Bicentennial Souvenir, a book produced by Nine Ships 1825, is an attractive, informative and welcome addition to our understanding of the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration of 1825.
The public is invited to attend the Launch of this Bicentennial Souvenir book on May 30th at 11:00 am at the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Board Room, 175 George Street, North in Peterborough.
Nine Ships 1825 is grateful to generous sponsors, Gary and Joanne Reamey and Paschal and Sylvia McCloskey, the Federal Government of Canada and other wonderful financial supporters. The publishing of this book was also made possible by Robert and Julie Young, Dr. John and Denise Lyne, Carl and Kathryn Young and Michael Battaglia Enterprises Inc.! Robert & Julie Young
Hear from historian Elwood Jones about how this attractive Bicentennial Souvenir has truly been a team effort. Learn how Nine Ships 1825 had support from many local community groups to develop plans to commemorate this remarkable Irish Emigration. Meet the talented graphic designer Aaron Robitaille, who did a wonderful job of layout and design.
In this Souvenir you will learn about the Peter Robinson political experiment, which recruited 2,024 people in 307 families to prove that it was worthwhile for the British Government of the day to fully finance an 18-month emigration from a volatile area of Ireland to a fertile area of Upper Canada, ultimately known as the Peterborough area.
The central piece of this Souvenir is an alphabetical listing of all the passengers who crossed on the Nine Ships commissioned by the British Government: the Fortitude, Resolution, Albion, Brunswick, Star, Amity, Regulus, Elizabeth and John Barry. This is supplemented with historical notes to help place the 1825 emigration in a context of Ireland, ocean travel, difficulties of travel in a migration that lasted about three months, of which the ocean saga was one month.
The Souvenir contains a guide to the events taking place through this Bicentennial year of 2025 as well as details of the August 1 to 10 Bicentennial Week events.
After the launch the Bicentennial Souvenir will be available online at www.nineships1825.com , at Trent Valley Archives, 567 Carnegie Avenue, Peterborough and at the County of Peterborough, 470 Water Street, Peterborough. -30-
Contact: Elwood Jones at ejones55@cogeco.ca

Streetsville Historical Society Spring Historical Tour at the Oakville Museum
2025-05-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
We will meet at the United Church street parking lot at 10:15 a.m.

If you need a ride or if you are driving directly to Oakville please let Anne Byard know at (905) 814-5958 or cell (416) 799-6223
If you wish to have lunch together after the tour please register with Anne. Anne has booked The Kings Arms, 323 Church St. Oakville. Time 1:00 p.m. (905)-845-1010.

Tour information

A Guided Tour through Historic Erchless Estate
An Orientation to the Freedom Opportunity exhibits on Oakville Black History
Viewing the next stop to Freedom MultiMedia Presentation 20 min sit down
A self-guided visit through our temporary exhibitions included
Stairs to upstairs

La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - ROBERTINE BARRY
2025-06-04 19:00 | Théâtre de l’Alliance française, Spadina Road 24, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
ROBERTINE BARRY: PREMIÈRE JOURNALISTE FRANCOPHONE AU CANADA
Comédienne : Julie Porrot
Robertine Barry, nom de plume Françoise. Première femme journaliste canadienne-française et vice-présidente du Canadian Women’s Press Club. En 1882, à la fin de ses études, elle souhaite devenir journaliste, une chasse gardée masculine à cette époque. Un seul éditeur accepte ses articles, à condition qu’elle ne les signe pas. Elle réplique : « Monsieur, ce que j’écris, je le signe ! » Un directeur de journal progressiste l’embauche. Au lieu de l’ancrer dans les pages féminines, il lui confie une chronique. Elle y parle du travail des enfants, des refuges pour les femmes et les enfants victimes de violence, de la fondation de bibliothèques publiques, de l’éducation universitaire pour les femmes, jusque-là refusée aux canadiennes-françaises. Elle va à son travail à bicyclette…
Robertine se présentera sur scène avec son vélo.
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Weston Historical Society Presents "The Battle of Britain"
2025-06-04 19:30 | Weston Seniors’ Residence, King Street 15, Toronto, Toronto, M9N 3X1, Canada
The WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents… ‘THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN” with Guest Speaker Ted Barris
Wednesday, JUNE 4 at 7:30 p.m. 15 King Street in the Social Room
Come hear the accounting of our brave Canadian boys who commanded the skies and helped turn the tides in WWII!

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior - Spring Clean Up
2025-06-07 | Thunder Bay
Spring Clean-up! It is a time to bring people together to prepare Porphyry and Trowbridge Island Lightstations for the season. Its lots of fun and includes a BBQ at the end for the Porphyry experience.
June 7th., 2025 Porphyry Clean-up (last departure 11am)
June 14th., Trowbridge Clean-up
The annual clean-up is only part of the volunteer experience. The clean up brings together friends, family, hikers & boaters for a day of preserving and protecting lighthouse history. Volunteers help prepare the light station for summer visitors.

HEIRS Ontario MAYORS 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING YARD SALE
2025-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Harrow Soccer Complex, 2225 Roseborough Road, Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
MAYORS 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING YARD SALE will take place this Saturday, June 7 from 9-3 at the Harrow Soccer Complex on Roseborough.
A portion of the funds raised will be donated to HEIRS. The more people that volunteer on behalf of HEIRS increases the donation to HEIRS. For anyone available to volunteer – even an hour of time – your donation of time will transform into a monetary donation to HEIRS. To volunteer, contact us at heirsont@gmail.com or phone 519-738-3700.

You can also show your support by:
Donating items – drop off at 255 Wellington or the Harrow Soccer Complex
Shopping – come out Saturday June 7th for a day of thrifting and mingling!
