In reviewing the last 1800 photograph accessions, EHS Archivist John Mark Rowe noticed a preponderance of photos - new and old - related to the churches and schools of Esquesing, Georgetown and Acton. Mr. Rowe will show these photos with a little background about the buildings and their occupants. NOTE: The February meeting will be...
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...
This conversation will be with author Lawrence Hill and OBHS President Natasha Henry discussing the launch of his new book Beatrice and Croc Harry. Throughout Black History Month 2022, join us virtually for our second annual Speaker’s Series. There will be several evening webinars of dynamic conversations on Black history in Canada. Check out our...
Educator, historian, and author Mike Clare M.Ed Click here to join Zoom meeting
Speaker: Wendy Darby Wendy Darby is a teacher and archivist at Lakefield College School. A strong believer in the active use of archival collections, Wendy incorporates archival resources to bring the history curriculum to life. Originating in the early days of Samuel Strickland, Lakefield College has played an important role in the development of the...
