The Ontario Historical Society

Toronto's First Post Office : Mapping Toronto, Bringing History to Life
2025-04-23 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
Join us as we officially unveil the digital companion for our 1837 map model! Learn how our speaker, Mike Carter, professional tour guide and local historian, built an interactive digital version of our popular model, overlaying our map with the current City layout which now provides visitors with a more immersive experience and adds an interactive element to our permanent display. An exciting announcement will also be unveiled at the start of the evening so be sure to register early as spots are strictly limited!
Remarks will be at 7pm and light refreshments will be served.

Oakville Historical Society Earth Day Erchless Museum
2025-04-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
ON SATURDAY, APRIL 26th, PITCH-IN FOR A CLEAN, GREEN, LITTER-FREE OAKVILLE
The Museum is participating in the 34th annual Earth Day Clean Up and would like to extend the invitation to all of friends at the Oakville Historical Society. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we can all pitch in to clean the areas around the Museum, the OHS and Lakeside Park. Coffee and treats will be provided.
“The 34th annual Earth Day Clean Up of Oakville Nature Sites will take place on Saturday, April 26 beginning at 9 am sharp unless noted at most of the sixty-six nature sites now scheduled for cleaning up,” remarked Stephen Dankowich, co-Founder and Executive Director of the Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Ecology and Human Rights (OCCPEHR).
“Before noon and in just a few hours time on April 26, hundreds and hundreds of Oakville citizens and students will together beautify and transform Oakville’s nature sites! Waste will be removed from our beautiful parks, trails, ravines, woodlots, waterways and lakefront in a concerted community-wide effort to maintain a clean, green, litter-free Oakville,” he exclaimed.
“You will be joining in with people around the world also doing something positive and important for the natural environment in celebration of Earth Day. We look forward to receiving your confirmation of participation,” he added.
The Theme for the 34th annual event encourages everyone to “Pitch-in for a clean, green, litter-free Oakville.”
Erchless Museum and Oakville Historical Society

Albion Bolton Historical Society: The Repair Cafe
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Caledon Senior’s Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, ON, L7E 1Y2, Canada
The Albion Bolton Historical Society are participating in The Repair Cafe, organized by EcoCaledon, to held at the Caledon Senior’s Centre, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton, Saturday, April 26, 10 AM-2 PM.
The ABHS will be scanning and digitizing photographs/prints and negatives, both colour and black & white. The process is limited to letter size photographs or smaller and medium format negatives. A limit of 2-3 scans per participant please. The digitized file can be down loaded onto the participant’s USB or e-mailed to them. We are hoping that local historical images would be shared with the ABHS to add to our photographic database and for preservation purposes. Option for some offsite scanned photo restoration maybe available.
What to bring: 2-3 images, a USB, and information such as, names and dates about who, when and where for each of the photographs.
Any questions about scanning please contact Nathan at 905-584-2801 or nhillerphoto@bell.net
Please contact info@ecocaledon.org for other Repair Cafe questions.

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior - Annual Fundraising Dinner
2025-04-26 18:00 | Current River Community Centre, 450 Dewe Ave, Thunder Bay, ON, P7A 2G7, Canada
Celebrate the Beauty and Spirit of Lake Superior Through Its Iconic Lighthouses!
Every year, the Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior bring our community together to honour the rich history, stunning beauty, and deep connection we share with Lake Superior. As guardians of three historic lighthouses, we welcome over 1,000 visitors annually, preserving the legacy of the Lakehead’s transshipment stories and keeping these beacons of history alive.
You’re Invited to Our Annual Fundraising Dinner!
This special evening is more than just a dinner—it’s a celebration of community, history, and the enduring allure of Lake Superior. Here’s what you can look forward to:
– Inspiring Guest Speaker: Hear captivating stories that bring the history of the lighthouses and the lake to life.
– Nautical Art Auction: Bid on unique pieces that celebrate the spirit of the Great Lakes.
– Community Connection: Reconnect with old friends and make new ones who share your love for Lake Superior.
– Beer, Wine, and 50/50 Draw: Enjoy a drink, try your luck, and support a great cause!
Tickets are just $50 and are available now!
Secure your spot online, or reach out to us by email or phone to make arrangements. Plus, receive a $20 tax receipt at the door for your support.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of storytelling, art, and community—all in support of preserving Lake Superior’s iconic lighthouses. Let’s come together to celebrate the past, present, and future of these cherished landmarks.
Get your tickets online today and join us for an evening of connection, inspiration, and fun!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto: HISTORITOUR - Quartier Sherbourne/Wellesley
2025-04-27 13:30 | Sherbourne TTC Station, 633 Sherbourne Street, Toronto, ON, M4X 1L7, Canada
Quartier Sherbourne/Wellesley : ses façades, son art public, l’ancien et le moderne et beaucoup plus
Dimanche 27 avril 2025 à 13h30
Départ : Station de métro Sherbourne
Arrivée : Station de métro Wellesley
Guides : Rolande Smith et Silvia de Oliveira
Dans ce quartier nous explorerons des pans d’histoire successifs de Toronto. Nous verrons quelques manoirs et leur usage courant, des églises et leur passé, présent et future, des colonnes grecques imposantes. Nous lèverons la tête vers la plus haute tour de Toronto et sa future rivale en construction. Nous présenterons des cas de façadisme, ce mouvement maintenant courant à Toronto et nous en discuterons. Nous terminerons dans un ‘parc en rose’.
Un quartier aux styles si variés qu’ils invitent à des histoires à chaque coin de rue.
Pas de chien. Pas nécessaire de réserver
La Société d’histoire de Toronto passera le chapeau à la fin de la visite
Contact : info@sht.ca

Town of York Historical Society Annual Fundraiser: Banned & Brewed
2025-05-01 18:30 - 21:00 | Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H3, Canada
This year, the Town of York Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser will take place on a new date, May 1, 2025, to celebrate the City of Toronto’s 191st Birthday, ahead of Museum month. After its colonial establishment in 1793, the Town of York was incorporated on March 6, 1834 as the City of Toronto marking its beginnings as a booming metropolis. The date isn’t the only thing changing this year. Traditionally, our fundraiser has taken place at St. Lawrence Hall but due to construction setbacks, our event will now be hosted at Campbell House Museum. Due to the smaller venue capacity, we will be offering two different ticket types, an in-person and virtual option, to allow for all guests to participate. Virtual guests will have access to the keynote speaker’s presentation and the silent auction.
The Society will mark this anniversary by diving into the captivating history of beer and the temperance movement in the Town of York and the City of Toronto, emphasizing the changes that both sides brought to the City. The Town of York Historical Society is happy to announce our special guest and keynote speaker, beer expert and author, Jordan St. John, who will provide an insightful presentation on this relevant theme. Following the success of our 2024 fundraiser, the Society is excited to welcome our members and guests to Campbell House Museum to celebrate this intriguing topic. We also welcome the return of the Old Town Silent Auction, featuring donated items and experiences from neighbourhood businesses, which will take place virtually this year, and local craft brewers who will be on-site for the event.
More information on registration and ticket sales regarding Toronto’s 191st Birthday is available at AnnualFundraiserBannedandBrewed.eventbrite.ca or email info@tos1stpo.com for assistance. If you wish to join in person please do not delay as these tickets will be strictly limited and are first come first serve. We can’t wait to have you join us for this special celebration!

Historical Society of Ottawa Museum Club - The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
2025-05-02 14:00 - 15:00 | The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society, 2880 Sheffield Road, Unit 1, Ottawa, Ontario, K1B 1A4, Canada
Join us on May 2 for a guided tour of equipment and artefacts related to more than 180 years of firefighting in Bytown and Ottawa!
Where:
The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
Unit 1, 2880 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, ON, K1B 1A4
When:
Friday, May 2, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
(Get-together afterward at the nearby Tim Horton’s for coffee)
Admission is free, but donations gratefully accepted.
All are welcome but spaces are limited. Pre-registration is open exclusively to HSO members and guests until April 25, so please be sure to confirm by email by that date:
museumclub@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
Transportation not included. Parking is available on-site and on nearby streets.
Gift shop: On-site and open.
Accessibility: Most display areas not accessible to walkers or wheelchairs.
See you there!

Oakville Historical Society - Afternoon Tea at The Cottages [SOLD OUT]
2025-05-04 12:00 - 17:30 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
Note: Event is sold out (April 14, 2025)

In 1840 the Duchess of Bedford introduced the custom of having a light snack in the afternoon to tide her over as dinner was served very late. The habit spread throughout the aristocracy and quickly developed into a more substantial repast.
Join us for “Afternoon Tea at the Cottages” on Sunday May 4. Our costumed ladies will serve you savoury finger sandwiches, delectable sweets, fresh scones with cream and strawberry preserves and piping hot tea in our Spring Garden tea room. Feel free to dress up a little or a lot. Hats, gloves and fascinators are welcome.
We will have three sittings at: 12:00, 2:00 and 4:00. In order to best make use of our limited space, we are offering tickets in tables of four, so bring along your Duke and/or Duchess friends and family.
Regretfully, the cottage is not wheelchair accessible. Children 10 years of age and older are welcome when accompanied by an adult.
Tickets:
Members of the Oakville Historical Society have the opportunity to purchase advance tickets directly from the Society thus avoiding the Eventbrite fee.
Tickets are $40 per person. You can pay at the office, 110 King St on Tuesday or Thursday afternoons between 1:00-4:30 pm or by etransfer at historyoakville@gmail.com.
Please be sure to order in groups of 4 tickets and note in the comments your name, email and which sitting you prefer. (12:00, 2:00 or 4:00), otherwise we cannot guarantee a reservation will be held as we will not be able to send you a confirmation.
Tickets will be available to the general public Monday April 7.
Please go to our website at https://www.oakvillehistory.org/activities/afternoon-tea-at-the-cottages for the menu and further details, any questions can be directed to oureventsohs@gmail.com

Glencoe and District Historical Society - The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery
2025-05-07 19:00 | Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives, 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe, Ontario, N0L 1M0, Canada
Paul Langan is going to tell us about the legend of Orval Shaw—The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery. We often hear fragments of stories and myths. Paul has done the research. He is going to talk about the process of collecting information for historical books and about how this booklet came together.
Orval Shaw never killed anyone or committed any major crime, yet from 1921 to 1934, Orval’s life of petty crimes led to some of the most sensational police hunts to try and capture him.
Attend at The Archives in Glencoe (might be a full house) or Join Zoom Meeting

Halton Black History Awareness Society - Cultural Dynamics Leadership Training
2025-05-22 09:30 - 16:30 | The Studio, Halton Hills Cultural Centre, 9 Church St., Georgetown, Ontario, L7G 2A3
Following the success of our May 6th Halton Hills CDLT workshop, the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is looking forward to it’s 2nd Halton Hills Cultural Dynamics Leadership Training (CDLT) Workshop on Thursday May 22nd at our Halton Hills Cultural Centre. This Halton Region free program will enhance your leadership skills while equipping you with tools to foster inclusive environments, celebrate differences, and drive positive change within communities. Feel free to spread the word.
Event Timing: Thursday May 22, 2025, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Event Address: The Studio, Town of Halton Hills Cultural Centre: 9 Church Street, Georgetown, Ont.- 905-873-2600.
Contact us: hbhascdlt@gmail.com.
CDLT Registration: www.hbhas.ca/cultural-dynamics-leadership-training
Please find information on our upcoming programs here.

Canada Black Music Archives Presents: B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M7A 2C5, Canada
The Canada Black Music Archives is shining a light on the untold stories of over 20 of Ontario’s Black Canadian artists. B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies opens May 22nd at the Archives of Ontario (AO), located at York University. This exhibition will explore the hidden histories of foundational Canadian music figures through a collection of vinyl’s, instruments, photographs, newspaper clippings, selected film screenings, and discussions.

B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies will be featured at this year’s Doors Open weekend. As a part of this event, steelpan musician Pat McNeilly, otherwise known as Pan Man Pat, will be performing three 30-minute presentations. The Trinidadian born steelpan teacher was an instrumental figure in its establishment in Toronto schools and has been performing at the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (formerly Caribana) since its 1967 founding. His stylings will take place in between screenings of Different Timbres. The short documentary by filmmakers, Claire Prieto and Roger McTair, looks at steel drum production, education, performance, and cultural influence in Ontario in the 1970’s and 1980’s.

Doors Open is a free event that allows attendees to explore the city’s architectural, historical, cultural, and socially significant buildings. The Archives of Ontario will be open from 10:00am to 5:00pm on May 24th

Doors Open Toronto @ John McKenzie House
2025-05-24 10:00 - 2025-05-25 17:00 | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
Visit the Ontario Historical Society and the historic John McKenzie House during 2025 Doors Open Toronto. Visitors will have the chance to explore the historic house and headquarters of the OHS, and learn how the historic building was saved by the community, and still functions as an active community space to this day.
The John McKenzie House was built in 1913, in a style 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 beveled and 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.

Coptic Museum of Canada’s Silver Jubilee - Spring into New Beginnings
2025-05-24 11:00 - 17:00 | Coptic Museum of Canada, 41 Glendinning Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1W 3E2
The Coptic Museum of Canada celebrates its Silver Jubilee and joyously invites you to journey through time to experience the blossoming of Coptic cultures, art, and faith practices! We will experience Coptic life in Canada’s vibrant cultural mosaic, stretching from our roots in ancient Egypt to the interwoven diversity now seeded throughout Canada.
Experience and Explore…
COPTIC MUSEUM OF CANADA GALLERY AND REFERENCE LIBRARY
Coptic Cultural Heritage. Disruptions, Continuities, Renewals. Featuring the history of Coptic iconography & the art of 21st century iconographers, manuscript & books from the 18th to the 20th century”, and the Museum’s diverse collection.
FATHER MARCOS MARCOS (1929-2020) MEMORIAL DISPLAY
Honouring the first Coptic priest commissioned to minister to the Copts in North America (1964) and who created the Coptic Museum in Canada.
CHURCH TOURS
The first Coptic Church in Canada: History. Faith. Art. Architecture.
CULTURAL CENTRE PROGRAM
Conversations with a Historian: Routes and Real Talk. Journey through Coptic history and culture — one conversation at a time. Coptic-Canadians in the visual arts, music, and the museum and gallery sectors Twenty-one inspiring stories of pioneers told on standing banners.
Workshop: Making Music with Bells
A migrant’s story…. that has become a community service.
Workshop: Drawing and Colouring a Lotus Flower on Papyrus
You get to take home and enjoy your own creation!

Nine Ships 1825- Bicentennial Souvenir Book Launch May 30th
2025-05-30 11:00 | Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Board Room, 175 George Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G6, Canada
The special Bicentennial Souvenir, a book produced by Nine Ships 1825, is an attractive, informative and welcome addition to our understanding of the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration of 1825.
The public is invited to attend the Launch of this Bicentennial Souvenir book on May 30th at 11:00 am at the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Board Room, 175 George Street, North in Peterborough.
Nine Ships 1825 is grateful to generous sponsors, Gary and Joanne Reamey and Paschal and Sylvia McCloskey, the Federal Government of Canada and other wonderful financial supporters. The publishing of this book was also made possible by Robert and Julie Young, Dr. John and Denise Lyne, Carl and Kathryn Young and Michael Battaglia Enterprises Inc.! Robert & Julie Young
Hear from historian Elwood Jones about how this attractive Bicentennial Souvenir has truly been a team effort. Learn how Nine Ships 1825 had support from many local community groups to develop plans to commemorate this remarkable Irish Emigration. Meet the talented graphic designer Aaron Robitaille, who did a wonderful job of layout and design.
In this Souvenir you will learn about the Peter Robinson political experiment, which recruited 2,024 people in 307 families to prove that it was worthwhile for the British Government of the day to fully finance an 18-month emigration from a volatile area of Ireland to a fertile area of Upper Canada, ultimately known as the Peterborough area.
The central piece of this Souvenir is an alphabetical listing of all the passengers who crossed on the Nine Ships commissioned by the British Government: the Fortitude, Resolution, Albion, Brunswick, Star, Amity, Regulus, Elizabeth and John Barry. This is supplemented with historical notes to help place the 1825 emigration in a context of Ireland, ocean travel, difficulties of travel in a migration that lasted about three months, of which the ocean saga was one month.
The Souvenir contains a guide to the events taking place through this Bicentennial year of 2025 as well as details of the August 1 to 10 Bicentennial Week events.
After the launch the Bicentennial Souvenir will be available online at www.nineships1825.com , at Trent Valley Archives, 567 Carnegie Avenue, Peterborough and at the County of Peterborough, 470 Water Street, Peterborough. -30-
Contact: Elwood Jones at ejones55@cogeco.ca

Streetsville Historical Society Spring Historical Tour at the Oakville Museum
2025-05-31 11:00 - 12:30 | Erchless Museum, 8 Navy St, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 2Y5, Canada
We will meet at the United Church street parking lot at 10:15 a.m.

If you need a ride or if you are driving directly to Oakville please let Anne Byard know at (905) 814-5958 or cell (416) 799-6223
If you wish to have lunch together after the tour please register with Anne. Anne has booked The Kings Arms, 323 Church St. Oakville. Time 1:00 p.m. (905)-845-1010.

Tour information

A Guided Tour through Historic Erchless Estate
An Orientation to the Freedom Opportunity exhibits on Oakville Black History
Viewing the next stop to Freedom MultiMedia Presentation 20 min sit down
A self-guided visit through our temporary exhibitions included
Stairs to upstairs

La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - ROBERTINE BARRY
2025-06-04 19:00 | Théâtre de l’Alliance française, Spadina Road 24, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
ROBERTINE BARRY: PREMIÈRE JOURNALISTE FRANCOPHONE AU CANADA
Comédienne : Julie Porrot
Robertine Barry, nom de plume Françoise. Première femme journaliste canadienne-française et vice-présidente du Canadian Women’s Press Club. En 1882, à la fin de ses études, elle souhaite devenir journaliste, une chasse gardée masculine à cette époque. Un seul éditeur accepte ses articles, à condition qu’elle ne les signe pas. Elle réplique : « Monsieur, ce que j’écris, je le signe ! » Un directeur de journal progressiste l’embauche. Au lieu de l’ancrer dans les pages féminines, il lui confie une chronique. Elle y parle du travail des enfants, des refuges pour les femmes et les enfants victimes de violence, de la fondation de bibliothèques publiques, de l’éducation universitaire pour les femmes, jusque-là refusée aux canadiennes-françaises. Elle va à son travail à bicyclette…
Robertine se présentera sur scène avec son vélo.
Lien pour s’inscrire
(billets aussi disponibles sur place)

Weston Historical Society Presents "The Battle of Britain"
2025-06-04 19:30 | Weston Seniors’ Residence, King Street 15, Toronto, Toronto, M9N 3X1, Canada
The WESTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY presents… ‘THE BATTLE OF BRITAIN” with Guest Speaker Ted Barris
Wednesday, JUNE 4 at 7:30 p.m. 15 King Street in the Social Room
Come hear the accounting of our brave Canadian boys who commanded the skies and helped turn the tides in WWII!

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior - Spring Clean Up
2025-06-07, 2025-06-14 | Thunder Bay
Spring Clean-up! It is a time to bring people together to prepare Porphyry and Trowbridge Island Lightstations for the season. Its lots of fun and includes a BBQ at the end for the Porphyry experience.
June 7th., 2025 Porphyry Clean-up (last departure 11am)
June 14th., Trowbridge Clean-up
The annual clean-up is only part of the volunteer experience. The clean up brings together friends, family, hikers & boaters for a day of preserving and protecting lighthouse history. Volunteers help prepare the light station for summer visitors.

HEIRS Ontario MAYORS 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING YARD SALE
2025-06-07 09:00 - 15:00 | Harrow Soccer Complex, 2225 Roseborough Road, Harrow, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
MAYORS 3RD ANNUAL FUNDRAISING YARD SALE will take place this Saturday, June 7 from 9-3 at the Harrow Soccer Complex on Roseborough.
A portion of the funds raised will be donated to HEIRS. The more people that volunteer on behalf of HEIRS increases the donation to HEIRS. For anyone available to volunteer – even an hour of time – your donation of time will transform into a monetary donation to HEIRS. To volunteer, contact us at heirsont@gmail.com or phone 519-738-3700.

You can also show your support by:
Donating items – drop off at 255 Wellington or the Harrow Soccer Complex
Shopping – come out Saturday June 7th for a day of thrifting and mingling!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Parc Downsview
2025-06-08 10:30 - 12:00 | Downsview Park Discovery Centre, 70 Canuck Ave, North York, Ontario, M3K 2C5, Canada
DÉPART: 10h30 au centre de découverte 70 av Canuck Toronto
ARRIVÉE: 12h, retour au centre
Comment venir :
TTC: 1) bus 108 de la station de métro Shepward Ouest – déscendre au coin de Sheppard et Keele 2) bus 41- Shepward Ouest le long de Keele, descendre aussi au coin de Keele et Sheppardmétro, de ce coin vous voyez le Centre de la découverte – il faut marcher le long du petit parc devant le centre.
Stationnement : À côté du Centre, accès par John Drury depuis Sheppard Ouest.
Le Parc Downsview, riche de son histoire, a su métamorphoser son passé, notamment en lien avec l’aviation canadienne, pour devenir un espace vert polyvalent. Aujourd’hui, il combine nature, loisirs et culture, offrant des sentiers, un lac, des vergers et bien plus. Lors de cette visite guidée, nous aurons l’occasion d’explorer ses magnifiques espaces naturels et de découvrir ses trésors cachés.
Nous ferons cette visite en partenariat avec le parc. Les places seront limitées et vous devez vous inscrire:
https://parcdownsview.ca/evenements/historitour-du-parc-downsview
Guides: Gratia Keza, Catherine Frelin et Daniela Menniti
Contact : info@sht.ca
Pas de chiens.

Oakville Historical Society - Mayor's Historical Picnic
2025-06-08 12:00 - 16:30 | Lakeside Park, 144 Front Street, Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Enjoy lots of fun for all ages at the annual Mayor’s Historical Picnic. Bring your own lunch and lawn chair and enjoy live music, dance performances, crafts, games, and more.
Presented by the Oakville Historical Society in cooperation with the Town of Oakville.

Trent Lakes Historical Society Open House
2025-06-08 13:00 - 15:00 | Galway Hall, 388 Galway Road, Trent Lakes, Ontario, K0M 2A0, Canada
You are invited to our Open House on June 8, 2025 at Galway Hall from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. The main focus will be sharing information about the Peter Robinson 200th Anniversary being celebrated this year. Please drop by for a visit and the opportunity to find out more about our plans and events this season. Please feel free to bring any friends and family interested in this special Anniversary event and/or our historical society.

Albion Bolton Historical Society Presents "The Grandsons of Eliza Duffy"
2025-06-09 19:30 | Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor), 150 Queen St. South, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E3, Canada
The next Albion Bolton Historical Society meeting is on Monday, June 9, for a 7:30 PM start, at the Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen Street, South, Bolton, meeting room C, 2nd Floor, (elevator available).
We’re very happy to have Alan Duffy present ‘The Grandsons of Eliza Duffy’.

Many of the current executive decided to serve for 2025 but we still need a secretary. Please consider volunteering.
For those who haven’t paid your 2025 membership the price will remain at $10 per year and guests at $5 per visit.
It’s sure to be an entertaining and interesting presentation. Hope to see you there. All are welcome.

Behind The Curtain: The History & Music John Barry Emigrant Ship
2025-06-11 19:30 - 21:30 | Right to Heal PTBO Hall, 441 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 4E4, Canada
If you missed the Trent Valley Archives fundraising production of the play, Crossing Over, or you enjoyed the music in it, or you’d like to learn more about the history of the Robinson settler emigrant transport John Barry, you should buy your tickets to Behind the Curtain: Historical and Music Highlights of the Voyage of the John Barry.
The combined history and music presentation takes place on Wednesday, June 11, at 7:30 PM in the Right to Heal PTBO Hall, 441 Rubidge Street, the former S.Andrew’s Church. Enter from the Brock Street Parking lot.
It’s a joint fundraiser for Trent Valley Archives and its community partner, Right to Heal PTBO.
The history component of the presentation focuses on factual details of the voyage, and some of the historical figures on board. It includes a performance of period music. It will be hosted by local historian, researcher, writer, and presenter Don Willcock and multi-instrumentalist folk musician Michael Ketemer, performing traditional 19th-century Irish music.
Don is a long-time docent at Hutchison House Museum as well as a Town Ward resident, president of the Peterborough Historical Society, and on staff at the Peterborough Museum & Archives.
Michael Ketemer is a talented and well-known Peterborough-based musician and musical director. He plays tunes from the lyrical to the lively in various folk traditions, as well as ragtime, classical, and everything in between. He is a multi-instrumentalist on fingerstyle guitar, hammered dulcimer, tin whistle, and concertina. Michael is excited to infuse Irish tunes from the last 200 years into the show. If you’re lucky, you may hear him singing along.
Tickets cost $25 and include light refreshments. Reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment. Trent Valley Archive events sell out quickly. Seating is limited. https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/behind-the-curtain-historical-highlights-of-the-voyage-of-the-john-barry-tickets-1347295058789 .
Admission at the door is cash only with exact change. For details on accessibility, contact Madison at 705-298-2350 or tvat@trentvalleyarchives.com.

Weston Historical Society Third Annual Book Sale
2025-06-14 08:00 - 14:00 | Weston Historical Society, Weston Road 1901, Toronto, Ontario, M9N 3P1, Canada
The Weston Historical is collecting books for their upcoming book sale. Saturday June 14 2025, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Rain or Shine
Puzzles, board games, office and school supplies (Everything except encyclopedia’s/ textbooks/computer books) Items can be dropped off before June 7 to 153 KING STREET
Pick-up is available by arrangement, or leave in boxes by garage or on back porch.
Extra tables needed – can be dropped off.
Volunteers needed for set up, during sale and clean-up at the end. Please contact Cherri to arrange by phone or email. 416-241-7618 or cherri_whcd@teksavvy.com

Hastings County Historical Society - Historical Cemetery Tour
2025-06-14 10:00 - 12:00 | St. James Cemetery, 631 Dundas St. W., Belleville, Ontario, K8N 4Z3, Canada
Join our team of re-enactors as they bring to life the stories of some of Belleville’s illustrious and interesting families: war heroes, sports champions, business leaders, and much more!

Culinary Historians of Canada - Walking Tour of Historic St. Lawrence Neighbourhood in Toronto
2025-06-14 11:00 - 12:30 | Ontario
St. Lawrence is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Toronto. Anchored by the St. Lawrence Market, this neighbourhood is presently home to shops, restaurants, theatres, offices, and a residential community. Learn about its beginnings as a settlement, to its industrial past, and its revitalization to the present period. Hear the stories of past food companies and shops that were established in the neighbourhood. The tour will be lead by an experienced guide from Heritage Toronto.
Start: Market Lane Park (149 King St. E.)
Finish: St. Lawrence Market
Limited to 14 participants (16 years of age and older). The tour will be 90 minutes. Rain or shine.
Tickets available through Eventbrite until June 5
CHC Members $33.28
Culinary Tourism Alliance Members $35.41
Non-members $41.26
(Prices include service fees)

Unveiling of the Ottawa Irish Famine Memorial
2025-06-14 13:30 - 14:30 | Ontario
You are cordially invited to the Unveiling of Ottawa’s Irish Famine Memorial at Macdonald Gardens Park – Part of the Global Irish Famine Way.

Where: Macdonald Gardens Park, Ottawa, ON K1N 1E6 (Near the corner of Cobourg and Tormey Streets)
When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 1:30 PM – 2:15 PM

This memorial honours the Irish Famine refugees who journeyed to Canada in search of safety and a new life. Many who arrived in Bytown (Ottawa) were laid to rest in what is now Macdonald Gardens Park, making this site a place of deep historical significance.
Reception
Following the unveiling, a reception will be held at Brigid’s Centre for the Arts (310 St. Patrick St., Entrance on Cumberland St., Ottawa, ON K1N 5K4), where guests are invited to continue the conversation and commemorate this important event.
We look forward to welcoming you to this important moment of remembrance and reflection.
Please click HERE to confirm your attendance.

Lang Pioneer Village Museum - 28th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show
2025-06-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Enjoy a day filled with tractors and powerful equipment with the 28th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show taking place on Sunday, June 15 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. From 10 am to 4 pm, watch as local collectors bring some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around to life and compete for over 20 awards.
Learn about the many ways power was generated in the 19th century. View a variety of historic demonstrations including natural dyeing, weaving on the Jacquard loom, rope making, grinding at the Grist Mill, wood turning by guest demonstrators from the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners and Kawarthas Wood Turners Guild, and more. Hop on board a tractor and wagon ride and tour the historic village in style. Take some time to pause and enjoy live music by Appalachian Celtic performed on the Weaver Shop porch, and have some fun participating in a variety of old-fashioned games in the schoolyard. Don’t forget to visit the farm animals on loan from Harley Farms for the summer!
Beginning at noon, watch as competitors participate in a variety of tractor games, including balance challenges and lawn tractor races. Throughout the village, view displays of smoke and steam collectibles, hit-and-miss engines, antique tool collections, model train displays, and more.
Refreshments and sweet treats will be available for purchase throughout the day at the Keene Hotel or stop by Ben’s Kettle Corn who will be popping up fresh kettle corn. The Bewdley Lions Club food truck will be on site selling BBQ goods, and fresh Empire Cheese curd will be available for purchase in the Cheese Factory. Visitors can also choose to participate in the pie-eating contest on the Village Green beginning at 2 pm. However, be sure to register early, as there are only a limited number of spaces available!
The day will conclude with a tractor parade through the historic village beginning at 3 pm. For those wishing to participate in the show with their tractor or display of collectibles, demonstrator information is available on our website at https://www.langpioneervillage.ca/smoke-steam-show.
Enjoy the Kawarthas’ original tractor show with the 28
th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show taking place Sunday,
June 15 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors
(60+), $9 for youths (ages 5-14), free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $45 and includes 2 adults
and up to 4 youths ages 5-14. For more information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.
