Speaker: Gregory Klages – “The Many Deaths of Tom Thomson” In 1917, shortly before his 40th birthday, the renowned Canadian landscape artist, Tom Thomson, died under mysterious circumstances in Canoe Lake, Algonquin Park. Was it accidental, or was he a murder victim? Author Gregory Klages will talk about Tom Thomson and the various theories that...
The Weston Historical Society is pleased to present “The History of Weston Lions Arena”, with guest speaker Sandy Ross on Wednesday February 6, 2019 at The Village of Humber Heights Retirement Home. We do hope all will attend; Weston Arena Alumni are all welcome, along with family and friends. Refreshments will be served after the meeting....
ACO Toronto and the Toronto Society of Architects (TSA) invite you to join us for this special free panel discussion that will convene a range of experts to discuss the important architecture and landscape design heritage of Ontario Place and how all Ontarians will benefit if we continue to build upon the site’s valuable cultural...
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,...
