The Ontario Historical Society

Otterville Mill Classic Car Show 2019 - South Norwich Historical Society
2019-06-08 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Otterville Mill, 243 Main St. W., Otterville, Ontario, N0J 1R0, Canada

Collingwood & District June 2019 Meeting
2019-06-03 19:00 | Leisure Time Club Collingwood, 100 Minnesota St., Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4R5, Canada

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior June 2019 Porphyry Clean-up (Silver Islet Departure)
2019-06-01 09:30 - 18:00 | Silver Islet Docks, ON-587, Unorganized Thunder Bay District, Ontario, POT, Canada
Join as a members of the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior for the annual clean up at Porphyry Island Lighthouse. Leave from Silver Islet Dock located at the general store at 9:30am June 1, 2019 and venture on a 20 minute trip to Porphyry Island 13 km to the east. Arrive for a volunteer work day and leave around suppertime. We are working on several projects from installing docks, constructing a new sauna, creating some new staff accommodations and a visitor reception area. At the main lighthouse reserve on the point, we will be doing spring cleaning, hanging new curtains in the guest house, filling up our cistern, cutting the grass, and turning the garden over, and planting, and finally be moving our outhouse. Leave on the shuttle back to Silver Islet between 4-6pm.

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior June 2019 Porphyry Clean-up (Thunder Bay Departure)
2019-06-01 08:00 - 18:00 | Thunder Bay Marina, 1 Marina Park Dr., Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 4J7, Canada
Join as a members of the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior for the annual clean up at Porphyry Island Lighthouse. Leave from Thunder Bay Marina (Pier Three), early morning and venture on a one hour trip to Porphyry Island 43 km to the east. Arrive for a volunteer work day and leave around suppertime. We are working on several projects from installing docks, constructing a new sauna, creating some new staff accommodations and a visitor reception area. At the main lighthouse reserve on the point, we will be doing spring cleaning, hanging new curtains in the guest house, filling up our cistern, cutting the grass, and turning the garden over, and planting, and finally be moving our outhouse.

Doors Open Toronto 2019 at John McKenzie House
2019-05-26 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-25 10:00 - 17:00 | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to participate again this year in Doors Open Toronto, on Saturday May 25 and Sunday May 26, 2019. Please visit us at the historic John McKenzie House at 34 Parkview Avenue in Willowdale, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:30 p.m.
Architecture
Year: 1913
Style: Edwardian (1900-1916)
Original Architect: John McKenzie
Building Description
The John McKenzie House was built in 1913, in a style that has been 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 bevelled 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. In 2016, a slate roof restoration project was completed to return the roof back to its original condition.
Visitor Experience
Visitors to the John McKenzie House can learn about the history of the house, which was slated for demolition in the early 1990s. The house was ultimately saved and restored by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) with support from the local Willowdale community. Hear about the role the John McKenzie House has played in the history of the neighbourhood.
Visitors will also be able to visit the adjacent buildings and grounds. This includes the Coach House which houses the OHS library, stable, and milk house and Parkview Neighbourhood Garden. Staff of the OHS will also offer insight into how a not-for-profit heritage organization works across Ontario to help protect and preserve our natural and built heritage.
Tours
Tours throughout the day but non-scheduled.
Photography / Filming
Interior photography permitted, including tripod
Interior filming permitted, without tripod
Accessibility Notes
Ramp access to ground floor at rear entrance. Stair-only access to second floor (1 flight, 14 steps).

Friends of Wesleyville Village Country Market / Nature Fest 2019
2019-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Wesleyville Village, 2082 Lakeshore Rd., Port Hope, ON, L1A 3V7, Canada

The Fred Eaglesmith Show, Starring Tif Ginn
2019-05-25 18:30 | Hockley Community Hall, 994174 Mono-Adjala Townline, Mono, Ontario, L0G 1L0, Canada
The Hockley Historic Community Hall & Church board presents our first, in what we hope to be many, concert with the legendary Fred Eaglesmith.
As most artists aspire to get higher up or just plain in the music business, rocker Fred Eaglesmith continues to look for ways to do just the opposite. As part of his local ethos this Juno winner who has appeared on David Lettermen and had his music featured on shows such as True Blood prides himself for visiting as many small halls as possible.
“This is something I have been doing for years,” the singer-songwriter says of his shows in dozens of halls across Ontario Canada. “I’d played a few in my life and, getting tired of the music biz scene, we worked our way into making it a part of what we do.”
“A lot of the halls are really nice, wood buildings on the inside. They’ve got real mojo in those rooms and it just has that feel of the jamborees when artists like Patsy Cline and Elvis would go around to little halls in the late ’50s.”
And similar to other 50s icons Fred and his wife and co-performer Tif Ginn roll up in their bus, unload their gear and get the venue ready to rock with their ever changing roots to rock show.
“It’s the old-school community thing that’s helping us get away from the music business and it is helping these places too. They use the events for fundraisers and so they can all get together – it is a great experience for everyone!”
Cash bar featuring a selection of beer from the Hockley Valley Brewery and food will be available for purchase.
Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.

Norfolk Historical Society Speaker's Series: “The Famous Five” Recounts the Winning of “The Persons Case”
2019-05-23 19:00 | Clonmel Castle, 150 Prospect St., Port Dover, Ontario, N0A 1N1, Canada
May 23rd is a significant fundraising event for our Secondary School History Scholarship Fund which is available to all secondary school students in Norfolk County. This event, “The Famous Five” recounts the winning of “The Persons Case”. This will be held at Clonmel Castle.
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

Book Launch: "Mennonite Funeral and Burial Traditions" by Marion Roes
2019-05-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Erb Street Mennonite Church, 131 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario, N2L 1T7, Canada

"For Want of a Lighthouse" at Lennox & Addington County Museum & Archives
2019-05-21 19:00 | Museum of Lennox & Addington, 97 Thomas Street East, Napanee, ON, K7R 1L1, Canada

Moore Museum Victorian Tea
2019-05-19 13:00 - 16:00 | Moore Museum, 94 Moore Line, Mooretown, Ontario, N0N 1M0, Canada
Enjoy tea and scones served by Victorian costumed servers in the charming atmosphere of our turn of the 20th century cottage, then explore the exhibits in the other 11 buildings that make up our heritage village.
Admission: Adult $7.50, Child $3.00, Preschooler $2.00

TBETHS Walking Tour with Gene Domagala: Queen Victoria Day on Queen Street
2019-05-18 13:00 | Beaches Branch Public Library, 2161 Queen St. East, Toronto, ON, M4L 1J1, Canada

North York Historical Society May 2019 Meeting
2019-05-15 19:30 - 21:00 | North York Central Library, Room 2/3, 5120 Yonge St., North York, ON, M2N 59N, Canada
A Warning to the Faint of Heart: Tales from the Early Surveying of Ontario
Charlie Wilkins, Author / Journalist
This illustrated talk will highlight some of the more heroic and exotic schemes and ambitions that brought land surveyors to the fore in the making of Ontario during the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the North York Central Library Society & Recreation Department.

Adjala Historic Church And Cemetery Spring Bazaar 2019
2019-05-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Adjala United Church Cemetery, 1608 Concession Rd 4, Adjala, Ontario, Canada

La Société d’histoire de Toronto Presents Rick Laprairie: Putting Toronto on the Map
2019-05-08 19:00 | Metro Hall, 55 John Street, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3C6, Canada

Collingwood & District Historical Society May 2019 Meeting
2019-05-06 19:00 | Leisure Time Club Collingwood, 100 Minnesota St., Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 4R5, Canada

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior Fundraising Dinner May 4, 2019
2019-05-04 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
