Join Irish historical geographer and author Christy Roche for an exploration of the over 5,000 year history of the Blackwater Valley. He will speak about the different civilizations that have inhabited the Valley and their cultures, beliefs and traditions; and examine administrative, political and population changes in the area over the centuries. These events are...
Hello friends of the historical society, we are really looking forward to welcoming Mark French, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder. He is going to help us understand the Treaties, the history, and their relevance today. “Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did not...
The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our first “Speaker Night” of 2026, local historian, Ms. Jane Mulkewich, on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 7:30 pm in the Coach House (right next door to the Oakville Historical Society). Jane is a seventh-generation descendant of some of the first white settlers in...
Fridays in July & August Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph Open to youth ages 12–18 Free refreshments provided Join us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect, create, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome. Special thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District...
The Department of History at Brock University invites you to attend this year’s annual Dr. Charles A. Sankey Lecture in Masonic Studies. Our lecture this year is by Dr. Susan Mitchell Sommers (Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, Pennsylvania). In her talk, entitled, “Scenes From a Biography of James Anderson: Religion and Politics in Early Eighteenth-Century English...
