In 2013, the Oshawa Museum received an amazing donation, hundreds of papers relating to Elder Thomas Henry, whose house makes up one third of the Oshawa Museum. The letters in this collection provide valuable insight into the Henry Family and the world around them. Archivist Jennifer Weymark will share memorable stories, all of which culminated...
Annual General Meeting, followed by Portia White: Canada’s Original Superstar Join Sheila White for the fascinating story of her famous aunt Portia White (1911-1968), a nationally recognized person of historical significance featured in museum and library collections. Portia White achieved international acclaim in the 1940s for her prowess as a classical concert singer from Nova Scotia,...
In March 2018 Doug Grant shared his journey of discovery of how he found his birth Mother. As a result of locating information about her, Doug has gained 68 new family members. As far as he knew he had no living birth family until four years ago. Since his talk last March, Doug has located...
Lighthouse Festival of Music with Bruce Hansen and the Superior Lighthouse Players The Lighthouse Festival of Music is a mix of Celtic, bluegrass, country, classical, folks and swing mixed with a robust sea songs. Money raised will go to the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior – Artist-in-Residence program. Annually four artists are supported while living...
