The Ontario Historical Society

Swansea Historical Society Annual Walking Tour
2024-06-08 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Toronto) | Ontario
Tour Leaders: Patrick Okens and Lance Gleich

Topic: “Could the Humber River Have Become Brûlé Lake?”
Time: 1:30 pm
Please mark your calendars for the FREE annual walking tour of the Swansea Historical Society, scheduled between 1:30 and 3:30 pm on Saturday afternoon, June the 8th, 2024.
In 1929, a coalition of amateur sports leaders called for the creation of a grand rowing-regatta course on the lower Humber River between Bloor Street and Lake Ontario. Had it happened, the largely natural river we experience today would have been transformed into a two-kilometre-long recreational area with significant implications for local development, as well as the environment and future natural disasters including Hurricane Hazel. This walk will explore the story of “Brûlé Lake” by walking the length of the course. We will explore how it almost came to be, what it could have meant, why the effort failed, and how the saga could be viewed as symbolic of the end of the predominance of amateur sports in favour of professional sports in Toronto.
The walk will be co-led by Patrick Okens, whose career in sport has included management roles at Row Ontario, Vancouver 2010, and Toronto 2015. His book Blues Before Sunrise: Rowing at the University of Toronto was published in 2023. Walk co-leader Lance Gleich has a life membership in the Swansea Historical Society and has been leading its annual walks since 2014. He is currently president of Heritage York, vice-president of DynaRail, and secretary of Walk Toronto.
The walk will begin at the Rousseaux Site off the South Kingsway, where parking is available. The starting location is on the south side of the Petro-Canada station at the foot of South Kingsway. It is also just across the South Kingsway from the Ripley Avenue stop on the 77 Swansea bus, and a short walk from the 501 Queen streetcar. The walk will end near the Old Mill subway station, where paid parking is available. A more direct walk between the starting and finishing locations is possible via Bloor Street and Riverside Drive.
More information can be found at the Eventbrite link here:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/walking-tour-could-the-humber-river-have-become-brule-lake-tickets-885330245597?aff=oddtdtcreator
We hope you can join us on Saturday. All are welcome, and there is no admission charge.
Swansea Historical Society

CONFÉRENCE - Wilfrid Laurier les Doukhobors, les Ukrainiens, les Français, les Noirs
2024-06-12 19:00 | Théâtre de l’Alliance française, Spadina Road 24, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
En 1890, le Canada compte 3 millions d’habitants. Entre 1896 et 1911, il accueille plus de 2 millions d’immigrants et sa population augmente de près de 50 pour cent.
Comment développer une politique d’immigration pro-croissance lorsque des Canadiens-anglais « Orangistes », qui craignent de voir leur pays envahi par des centaines de milliers d’immigrants ne parlant pas anglais, et des Canadiens-français catholiques « ultramontains », qui redoutent leur effondrement démographique, acceptent mal cette politique ?
Parmi ces immigrants : des Doukhobors russes, pacifistes, des Ukrainiens et quelques Français dont le faible nombre ne satisfait pas le Québec. Quant aux Noirs, ils sont quasiment interdits d’immigrer au Canada.
Sur scène, Wilfrid Laurier, en compagnie de quelques immigrants, décrit la politique d’immigration pro-croissance.

Contacts smth7631@rogers.com bodechristian52@gmail.com

Lien pour s’inscrire: https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/fr/art/saison-culturelle/162-wilfrid-laurier-les-doukhobors-les-ukrainiens-les-francais

Guelph Black Heritage Society Seniors' Club
2024-06-13 13:00 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
Join us on Thursday June 13, 2024 at 1pm for our next Phoenix Seniors Club meeting at Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph. Presented in collaboration with The Buttahfly Initiative we will present “Fraud Talk”. Crime Stoppers Guelph Wellington in partnership with Victims Services will speak about some of the latest scams, how to protect yourself and how to report it.
For more information or to register email info@guelphblackheritage.ca or phone: (519) 837-2519.

Coptic Museum of Canada - Woodwork Art Workshop
2024-06-15 12:00 - 15:00 | Coptic Museum of Canada, 41 Glendinning Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1W 3E2
TO THE COPTIC MUSEUM OF CANADA MEMBERS AND FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUM
June 15 Art Workshop : Creating a Wooden Cross!

To celebrate Father’s Day, attached is the registration announcement & information of the Museum’s
A gift for whoever you know is a father or grandfather! or for yourself!
For men and women ages 14 to Seniors.
Pre-registration required ($30.00)
Numbers are limited to allow the instructor time to guide participants. To register please email: copticmuseumcanada@gmail.com

27th Annual Father's Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2024-06-16 10:00 - 15:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Treat dad to a day filled with tractors and powerful equipment this Father’s Day with the 27th Annual Father’s Day Smoke & Steam Show at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. The Museum’s 2024 event season kicks off on Sunday, June 16 with a Father’s Day event that the whole family will enjoy. From 10 am to 3 pm, watch as local collectors bring to life some of the oldest antique tractors and steam engines around and compete for over 20 awards.
At 12 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.
Lean about the many ways power was generated in the 1800s. View a variety of historic demonstrations including broad axe hand hewing, natural dyeing, weaving, broom making, wood turning, grinding at the Grist Mill, 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 Lotus Wight. Participate in some old- fashioned games in the schoolyard. Don’t forget to visit the farm animals on loan from Harley Farms for the summer!
If you are looking for sustenance, there will be plenty of options available. Demonstrators and visitors can enjoy a pancake breakfast served while supplies last in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (additional fee applies). 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 Keene Lions Club food truck will be onsite selling BBQ goods and there will be fresh Empire Cheese curd available for purchase in the Cheese Factory. For those looking to enjoy a cold one, traditional European brewed craft beer will be available for purchase courtesy of Haven Brewing Company. If you haven’t already over-indulged in delicious treats, take part in the pie-eating contest on the Village Green at 2 pm but 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. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under 5. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14). Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. For more
information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Oakville Historical Society Speakers Night: OH CANADA! Our Home and Inventive Land
2024-06-17 19:30 | Oakville Historical Society, King Street 110, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1B1, Canada
Topic: OH CANADA! Our Home and Inventive Land
You can see more information with this link: https://professormarkrector.com
Where: Coach House
The Coach House is located next door to the Oakville Historical Society office. The address is 114 King Street. Entrance is through the park side sliding doors.
When: Monday, June 17th, at 07:30 pm
What: Professor Mark Rector will be talking about Canadian inventions
From a life-long passion for Canadian inventors and technology, Professor Mark Rector’s presentation is chock full of inventors’ stories, firsts, and innovations that happened here in our “Home and Inventive Land.”
From the compound steam engine and gasoline of the Industrial Revolution to the lightbulb and the telephone of the Victorian era to the Canadarm and Blackberry of today; we invented them all!!!
From the tragedy of the Avro Arrow to the triumph of millions saved by the pacemaker. The stories of Bell Canada, the Robertson screw, SPAR Aerospace, Northern Telecom and Easy-Off! All of the Canadian ingenuity and innovation crammed into one light, breezy presentation.
He will also be selling copies of his book for $30 (two copies for $50) cash only please, tax included.
Thank you, and we hope to see you next at the presentation.

Webinar: Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporation Act (ONCA) for OHS Affiliate Members
2024-06-18 16:30 - 18:00 | online
The Ontario Historical Society will be hosting a webinar through Zoom on JUNE 18 2024, 4:30 PM to discuss the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA), and what it means for OHS affiliates. The webinar will be led by Lynne Westerhof of Gardiner Roberts LLP, and will include a time for questions.
Register here for the Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporation Act (ONCA) for OHS Affiliate Members Webinar.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. A recording of the webinar will be made available afterward, for anyone not able to attend on June 18.

The United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada - Hamilton Branch, Loyalist Day Celebration
2024-06-19 11:00 | Dundurn Castle, York Boulevard 610, Hamilton, Ontario, L8R 3H1, Canada
United Empire Loyalists’ Day
The Bill to officially recognize United Empire Loyalists Day was given Royal Assent and passed into law in December, 1997 with unanimous, all-party support in the Legislature. June 19th is now an official day formally established by the Ontario Government to commemorate and celebrate our Loyalist history. This year’s celebration will be held outside, rain or shine.
At the ROCK, Dundurn Castle (service entrance from parking lot at Castle)
Please bring a fold up chair for the ceremony, if required. Light refreshments will be provided in the picnic pavilion.
Please RSVP to Glenna Marriage at gmarriage@rogers.com

North York Historical Society - Adam Bunch "Toronto’s Founding Dog & How He Almost Got Eaten"
2024-06-19 19:00 | North York Central Library – Room 101, Yonge Street 5120, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5V2, Canada
Where: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street – Room 101
When: June 19th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM
“It was the summer of 1793. The summer our city was founded” The first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada: John Graves Simcoe and his family sailed on the HMS Mississauga from Niagara to find a new capital for the new province. On board was a big friendly beast of a dog. He was a Newfoundland. His name was Jack Sharp.
Adam Bunch, a lively and intriguing storyteller, shares tale of how Jack Sharp found himself in very deep trouble soon after our city was founded. Through the life of Jack, Bunch regales his audiences with the Simcoe family’s experiences in the very early years of York.
Book your Free Ticket HERE

Thornhill Historical Society - Bus Tour to Prince Edward County
2024-06-22 08:00 - 18:00 | Ontario
The Thornhill Historical Society invites you to join us for a day trip to Prince Edward County.
Hop on the bus and join your fellow heritage enthusiast as we leave to explore Prince Edward County. Our visit will include a countryside drive, a County museum visit, a stop at a winery or cider
farm. The lunch stop will be in the charming small town of Picton, where you can also explore the local stores.
Price $85 per person or $75 per person for 2 or more tickets (save $20!). Includes travel by highway coach & entrance fees. Lunch not included. Payment made at time of reservation.
RESERVE HERE before May 22nd! Information about the final day tour stops and departure details will be shared via email to those who reserve by May 22nd.
This tour is made possible by the Thornhill Historical Society with a generous sponsorship from the Thornhill Heritage Foundation.

Wellington County Museum and Archives Strawberry Festival & Teddy Bear Picnic
2024-06-22 11:30 - 16:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
Join us for a delightful daytime event filled with food, music, and fun at the Wellington County Museum and Archives on Saturday, June 22nd from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm. This drop-in style event offers guests the chance to enjoy local food trucks, strawberry-themed eats, and live music from local musicians. There will be activities, crafts, and education stations for families and kids of all ages.
Be sure not to miss the Teddy Bear Caper, beginning at 1:00 pm, a contest celebrating unique teddy bears from across the County. Bring your bear! With something for everyone, this event promises a day of entertainment and education for the whole family.
Bring your own picnic lunch or enjoy some of the food on sale!
We hope to see you there! For more information about the Strawberry Festival and Teddy Bear Picnic, please contact Mike McGill at mikemcg@wellington.ca or call 519.846.0916 x 5224.

50th Anniversary of the Albion Bolton Historical Society
2024-06-22 12:00 - 15:00 | Caledon Seniors’ Centre, Rotarian Way 7, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1Y2, Canada
We invite you to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Albion Bolton Historical Society. It’s quite an achievement to be able to serve the community for half a century. Please join us on Saturday June 22nd at 12:00 PM till 3:00, in the Egan Room, Caledon Seniors’ Centre, Rotary Place, 7 Rotarian Way, Bolton. There’s lots to see and Heather Broadbent, a founding member and still active on the executive is presenting ’50 Years of the Society’ at 2:00 PM. There will be refreshments and entertainment by Isabella Morency, a local musician.
Among our displays will be the opening of a virtual Time Capsule filled with Albion and Bolton memorabilia from 1974. So far we have been unable to source a 1974 calendar from a local business. If you have one to loan us for the day please contact me at 905-584-2801 or nhillerphoto@bell.net

Nathan Hiller
President
Albion Bolton Historical Society

HISTORITOUR - EN VÉLO le long du Parc Tommy Thompson
2024-06-23 10:00 | Tommy Thompson Park, Leslie Street 1, Toronto, Ontario, M4M 3M2, Canada
Départ : 10h à l’entrée du parc Tommy Thompson située à l’extrémité sud de la rue Leslie Street (à côté des sanitaires).
Arrivée : au même endroit

Comment venir :
Stationnement disponible à l’entrée du parc (avenue Unwin).
TTC : prendre le tramway de la rue Queen, descendre à Queen’s et Leslie et descendre la rue Leslie vers le SUD
Possibilité de louer un vélo sur place (Bike Share : vérifiez les disponibilités sur l’application avant la balade).

Casque obligatoire, circuit plat sans difficultés. Pensez à pendre de l’eau.
Guides : Catherine Frelin et Agnès Manivit

Un circuit EN VÉLO pour découvrir une nature en plein essor sur une péninsule faite de débris de construction. Le parc, dont la construction a débuté dans les années 50 est aujourd’hui un des plus grands habitats naturels le long du lac Ontario et est reconnu comme une zone importante pour la conservation des oiseaux au Canada (ZICO).
Contact: info@sht.ca ou sur nos réseaux facebook et insta.

Canada Black Music Archives - Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour
2024-06-27 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-06-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-18 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-07-21 11:00 - 13:00, 2024-08-01 17:00 - 19:00, 2024-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Ontario
Join us for an immersive tour of Little Jamaica’s music history on Eglinton Ave. W., from Dufferin St. to Marlee Ave. Discover the rich reggae music heritage of this Caribbean cultural hub. Learn about the reggae music icons from Little Jamaica and explore local shops, restaurants, vibrant street art and more.
Click to reserve your spot in one of eight tours from June 27th to September 8th, 2024. (Times displayed are in EST)
Don’t miss this amazing FREE walking tour!
Visit our Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour landing page or contact us at info@cbma.com for more information.
See you there!

HISTORITOUR - La rivière Garrison sur les traces d’une rivière disparue
2024-07-10 18:30 | Ontario
Départ: À l’angle nord-ouest de la rue Bloor ouest et Christie (de l’autre côté
de la rue de la bouche de métro Christie, et à côté de Christie Pits)
Arrivée: Au coin des rues College et Crawford
Guides: Paul Overy et Rolande Smith
Paul et Rolande vous invitent à suivre des traces de cette rivière disparue mais pas oubliée, le long d’une de ses sections riches d’histoire, qui met en évidence le lien continu entre le monde naturel et le développement urbain.
Soyez des nôtres pour cette visite gratuite – il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver. La SHT passera le chapeau.
Pas de chien, SVP.
Contacts pour les médias : smth7631@rogers.com et paulovery@sympatico.ca
Contact (texto) pour des renseignements le jour de la visite : 647-229-1191
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Wellington County Multicultural Festival
2024-07-13 11:00 - 16:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
We are thrilled to be bringing back the Wellington County Multicultural Festival for a second year! This one-day FREE family-friendly event is an opportunity to celebrate the diverse people, cultures, and communities that make our region so special. This year’s Multicultural Festival will feature live cultural performances, live music and band performances, a series of children’s activities, games, food vendors, and of course access to the beautiful Wellington County Museum and Archives facility.

Lang Pioneer Village Museum 27th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show
2024-07-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Witness a timeline of transportation as enthusiasts from across Ontario
showcase their antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles during the 27
th Annual
Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show taking place on Sunday, July 14 from 10 am to
3 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum!
Tour the historic village by horse-drawn wagon ride or take a leisurely stroll as you view
cars, trucks and motorcycles of every make and model. Be sure to vote for your favourite!
Learn more about how transportation has changed over the years and the roles that
various trades played in the creation of transportation methods.
View a variety of historic demonstrations such as broom making, shingle making at the
Shingle Mill, and grinding at the Lang Grist Mill. Enjoy performances by the Peterborough
Scottish Country Dance Society. Make an impossible bottle at the Ayotte Cabin and show your creativity by helping to paint
the truck courtesy of the Peterborough County Roads Department. Don’t forget to check out the displays brought by the
Peterborough County City Paramedics, Peterborough Speedway, and the Canadian Armed Forces.
Demonstrators and visitors can enjoy a pancake breakfast served while supplies last in the Peterborough County
Agricultural Heritage Building (additional fee applies). Also at the PCAHB, listen to music from the 60s, 70s and 80s with DJ
Del and Jenny Jams. Refreshments and sweet treats will be available for purchase throughout the day at the Keene Hotel,
or enjoy a traditional European brewed craft beer in the Haven Brewing Company beer garden. Ben’s Kettle Corn will be
popping up fresh kettle corn, there will be fresh Empire Cheese curd and bread available for purchase in the Cheese
Factory, and the Keene Lions Club food truck will be onsite selling BBQ goods (cash only).
For those wishing to bring their vehicle to display, participant registration runs from 8 am to 12 noon with a $10 registration
fee that includes admission into the village. The first 200 vehicles to enter will receive a complimentary dash plaque as a
souvenir of their participation. Over 25 trophies will be awarded including the coveted People’s Choice and Lang’s Choice.
Don’t miss the 27
th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show on Sunday July 14 from 10 am to 3 pm! Admission
is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14) and free for children under 5. Family
admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths (ages 5-14). Tickets are available at the door
and in advance online.

Wellington County Museum and Archives - Pajama Party at the Museum
2024-07-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-08-09 18:00 - 21:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
Wear your comfy clothes or pjs and visit the museum after hours!
Two Dates! July 19 and August 9
Time: 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Crafts, Games, Popcorn and More!
Fun for families of all ages
Drop In
Admission by donation
We hope to see you there! For more information about the Pajama Party please contact Emily Peters or call 519.846.0916 x 5233

HISTORITOUR - À LA DÉCOUVERTE DU « WELL » ET DE SON QUARTIER
2024-07-21 13:30 | Ontario
Départ : 13h 30 au Victoria Memorial Square, 10 Niagara, au coin de Portland et Wellington
TTC : Tramway 511 de la station Bathurst, 9e arrêt  à Niagara, 3 mn à l’est Tramway 504 de la station King  5e arrêt  à Portland, 4 mn au sud
Arrivée: coin de Spadina et Front
TTC : Tramway sud vers la gare Union ou nord vers la station Spadina.
Guides : Chantal Smieliauskas et Brigitte LaFlair
Un nouveau complexe a vu le jour au pied de l’avenue Spadina à Toronto: “The Well”. Il abrite magasins, restaurants, bureaux et appartements dans un ensemble urbain, moderne certes mais dont l’architecture offre plusieurs rappels du passé.  Ses nombreuses ouvertures sur le quartier nous permettent de découvrir, entre autres choses, le cimetière militaire des soldats de Simcoe fondé en 1794, la rue Draper avec sa collection de 28 maisons en rangée de style second empire, ainsi que le parc du regretté architecte Claude Cormier et son chat solitaire.

Soyez des nôtres pour cette visite gratuite – il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver. La SHT passera le chapeau. Pas de chien, svp.

NeighbourLink Tech and Tea and John McKenzie House
2024-07-25 14:00 - 16:00 | John McKenzie House, 34 Parkview Ave., North York, Ontario, M2N 3Y2, Canada
Join us for FREE tech support, refreshments, and conversation! Bring your own devices.
NeighbourLink youth volunteers will offer basic tech support at this event (e.g. filling out online applications and forms, connecting with a call centre over the phone on behalf of a senior, downloading and demonstrating how to use various apps, phone storage issues, etc.). Volunteers also speak many languages besides English, like Cantonse, Farsi, Mandarin, Russian, and Ukrainian.

162nd Owen Sound Emancipation Festival
2024-08-02 - 2024-08-04 | Ontario
Keeping some of the traditions alive is what makes the Owen Sound Emancipation Festival unique. For many who make the journey each year, it’s an opportunity to honour ancestors, celebrate Emancipation Day, and make lasting memories with family, friends and community. It’s a time for fellowship, reflection and sharing experiences through storytelling, music, art, dance and poetry.
We hope you will join us at the 162nd Emancipation Festival, the longest and continuous emancipation event in North America! Come out and enjoy amazing speakers, performers and other activities planned for this signature summer event. Whether you are visiting Owen Sound for the day or the weekend, there are lots of great things to do and places to stay in beautiful Harrison Park, Owen Sound and other scenic sites in Grey County.

What`s new
The Emancipation Festival board of directors were thrilled to receive an arts, culture and volunteer award this spring, in the outstanding event category and recognized for contributing to Owen Sound’s local cultural strength and diversity. We are also grateful for our partnership and successful Black History Month fundraiser with the Owen Sound Attack. Last month, we gathered for the launch of the Northern Terminus: The African Canadian History Journal (available at the Grey Roots Museum & Archives). It was heartwarming to come together with representatives from many groups and organizations in Grey County who share our passion to raise awareness, preserve a legacy for future generations, and celebrate Black history in Grey County.

Event highlights
Speaker’s Corner, Grey Roots Museum & Archives, Friday, August 2, 6 – 9 p.m.: Engage with thought-provoking educators, historians and descendants of freedom seekers focused on the “ties that bind” our heritage, emancipation, history, and social justice. Presentation by Dr. Cyrus Sundar Singh’s “Following the Notes: The Journey of a Messenger from Africville to Emancipation to the Door of No Return”; artists` renditions of Mary “Granny“ Taylor; storytelling; entertainment by Brooke Blackburn and a performance by The Rise Dance Group; $25 admission in advance. Space is limited, so don`t delay – get your tickets today!
Looking for something else to do Friday night? Dance the night away to live entertainment by the Band of People. Tickets are $10 online or in person. Special thanks to the Rumpus Room for their generosity hosting this “fun-raising” event!
Emancipation Festival & Picnic, Harrison Park, Saturday, August 3, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.: Join us all day long in beautiful Harrison Park! Festivities include a light breakfast ($); the Crier of the Emancipation`s ringing in ceremony; blessings and remarks; 20th anniversary Black History Cairn talk; community photo; and amazing entertainment by Kaiya Cade Smith Blackburn, Joel Morelli and the Blackburn Brothers! Visit display and information booths, food vendors, silent auction, robotics demonstration, races and more. Event is free (donations appreciated).
Join the Afterparty Saturday night! Come out and get your groove on with live entertainment by Juno and Maple Blues Award nominees, the Blackburn Brothers at the fantastic Heartwood Hall in the heart of downtown Owen Sound! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. Special thanks to the band and venue host for their generosity.
Gospel Sunday, Moreston Heritage Village (outdoor stage), August 6, noon – 3 p.m.: In partnership with Grey Roots Museum & Archives, come out and enjoy gospel and blues music on these beautiful grounds! Blessings and remarks; entertainment by David Sereda (singer-songwriter and song circle leader) & Community Choir, and Liberty Silver (multiple Juno and Grammy collaboration winner artist); suggested donation of $10 is welcome and appreciated. Be sure to visit and support the Grey Roots Museum & Archives` exhibits and gift store. They are integral to preserving local history! (Note: No dogs are allowed at the gospel or on the grounds of the museum with the exception of service dogs. Thank you for your understanding.)

With sincere gratitude
The Emancipation Festival, a not-for-profit organization, is grateful for the support from the government, community groups, businesses, individuals and volunteers. We are also proud to be an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical Society who works tirelessly all year round to protect, preserve and promote our collective history.
If you appreciate the festival and share our passion, consider making a donation to help us achieve our fundraising target. No matter how big or small, it will help a lot!
More information about the Emancipation Festival and up-to-date event details is available on the website. You are also welcome to connect with us on Facebook and Instagram, share your stories and photos, and help us spread the word!

Halton Black History Awareness Society: 2024 Halton Freedom Celebration Festival
2024-08-03 13:00 - 23:00 | Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington, Ontario, L7S 1Y2, Canada
The HBHAS is excited with this year’s Celebration Festival August 3, 2024 at Spencer Smith Park, Burlington, as the lineup is stupendous. We’re also pround of one of our musical groups, Blackburn, in their record breaking 2024, 9 Maple Blues Award nominations. Blackburn has played for this festival every year since our incorporation. Due to their exquisite global promotions, they will not be joining us this year as they’ve been asked to do a European tour. Congratulations Blackburn. We’ll revisit down the road.

The musical program this year includes Maple Blues nominated for best new group, Garnetta Cromwell and DaGroovmasters; Rayzalution – 5 piece all female Reggae phenom; Dejehan Luckystickz Hamilton & Friends; World Class Lou Pomanti & Oakland Stroke; and, the infamous LTD Connection. (Bios attaced). Jazz/soul phenom, Shelley Hamilton will be joining Luckystickz as Masters of Ceremony. This exquisite musical entourage will compliment the wide array of multi-cultural crafts, fashion, art and storytelling workshops, and youth activities. This is a festival you do not want to miss.

Last years attendance of 5000 will definitely increase, and the Halton Freedom Festival weekend, will include an HBHAS Emancipation Flag Raising at Burlington City Hall on Thursday, August 1st followed by our HBHAS Emancipation Gala Thursday evening at the Burlington Performing Arts Center, and the 7th Emancipation Art Exhibition taking place August 4th at the Helson Gallery in Halton Hills.

The HBHAS is currently accepting vendors to serve multi-cultural cuisine, and we welcome crafters, artisans, storytellers, genealogists, historians, and community service providers to join in the experience and celebrating within the “1st city in the world to acclaim August as Emancipation Month”. We welcome you and yours to this free celebration festival.

Halton Black History Awareness Society: 7th Annual Emancipation Art Exhibition
2024-08-04 14:00 - 16:00 | Helson Gallery, Church Street 9, Halton Hills, Ontario, L7G 2A3, Canada
The exhibit will run from July 24 – September 15, 2024 on the theme of Emancipation. Exhibit Launch: August 4, 2024 • 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Les immeubles d'habitation aimés et méprisés de l'architecte Uno Prii
2024-08-09 18:30 | Ontario
Départ : Sur l’espace bétonné devant le 11, chemin Walmer – juste au nord de la sortie de métro Spadina, sortie «Walmer Road» sur les plateformes de la ligne 2. Si vous arrivez à la station Spadina sur la ligne 1 nord/sud, il faut aller sur une des plateformes de la ligne est/ouest pour y trouver la sortie «Walmer Road».
Arrivée : 20, avenue Prince Arthur, à quelques pas de la station de métro St. George
Guides : Paul Overy et Rolande Smith (Recherche de Raymonde Safran)
Un nouveau complexe a vu le jour au pied de l’avenue Spadina à Toronto: “The Well”. Il abrite magasins, restaurants, bureaux et appartements dans un ensemble urbain, moderne certes mais dont l’architecture offre plusieurs rappels du passé.  Ses nombreuses ouvertures sur le quartier nous permettent de découvrir, entre autres choses, le cimetière militaire des soldats de Simcoe fondé en 1794, la rue Draper avec sa collection de 28 maisons en rangée de style second empire, ainsi que le parc du regretté architecte Claude Cormier et son chat solitaire.
Soyez des nôtres pour cette visite gratuite – il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver. La SHT passera le chapeau. Pas de chien, svp.
Dans les années 1960 et 1970, à l’époque des boîtes rectilignes statiques inspirées du mouvement architectural Bauhaus, l’architecte Uno Prii a conçu des immeubles d’appartements locatifs aux courbes arrondies et aux formes de l’âge de l’espace. Ils ont été salués, dans certains milieux, comme des expressions “fantaisistes”, “flamboyantes” et “exubérantes” de l’optimisme des années 1960, et il y en a plusieurs dans le quartier de l’Annex!
Soyez des nôtres pour cette visite gratuite – il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver. La SHT passera le chapeau.
Pas de chien, svp. La visite aura lieu beau temps, mauvais temps, sauf en cas d’intempéries intenses.
