Lang Pioneer Village Museum Applefest
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Enjoy a fun-filled celebration of apples and the harvest season with Applefest at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! The Museum’s sweetest and most popular event returns to the historic village on Sunday, October 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. Tour the village by horse-drawn wagon and enjoy the sights, tastes and aromas of autumn and apples. Throughout the village, view a wide variety of historic demonstrations including cider pressing at the Cider Mill, threshing, mattress repair and stuffing, natural dyeing, chair caning, broom making, log hand-hewing, sheep shearing, wood turning by the Peterborough Artisan Centre Wood Turners, spinning by Shepherd Hill Farms, rug hooking by the Northumberland Rug Hookers Guild, and more. View an antique clock and timepiece display brought by the Quinte Timekeepers, and visit the Ayotte Cabin where historic reenactors, the 41st Battalion of Brockville Rifles, 1st Company, will be performing drills and demonstrating military
marching.
Enjoy traditional music performed by Al Kirby, and hear the tale of “1862”, a crankie theatre performed by Glen Caradus. Take a moment to relax and listen to the harvest hymns in the Glen Alda Church. Play a game of apple tic-tac-toe on the Village Green, participate in some traditional schoolyard games, and make an apple craft to take home with you. Don’t forget to visit with the lambs!
If you are feeling hungry, visit the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building which will be selling chili and buns to warm you from the inside out as you enjoy the fall weather in our outdoor courtyard. While in the Courtyard, enjoy harvest dances performed by the Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers. Pick up some traditional fall fair fare from Ben’s Kettle Corn which will be onsite selling kettle corn and candy floss. Enjoy hot or cold apple cider and freshly baked apple treats at the PCAHB and Cheese Factory. There will be bushels of sweet, juicy apples, apple pies,
and fresh apple cider for sale to take home with you, as well as fresh Empire Cheese curd and bread. Think you can eat an apple pie the fastest? Participate in our apple pie-eating contest at 2 pm on the Village Green!
Immerse yourself in the colourful beauty of fall in the historic village and celebrate all things apple with Applefest, Sunday, October 6 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. 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. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. Overflow parking is available at McIntyre Park. For more
information on our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Wellington County Museum and Archives - RePlay Exhibit Opening
2024-10-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
The WCMA is pleased to present “RePlay,” a new art exhibition featuring Connections Fibre Artists, running October 5 – March 6, that celebrates the magic of play. Nostalgia meets artistic innovation in this unique show as the artists reinterpret beloved childhood toys and games as thought-provoking works of art.
Established in 1999, Connections Fibre Artists is dedicated to the exploration of fibre as an art form. Coming together from diverse creative backgrounds, members work together to raise awareness of fibre art, and to develop their talents by exchanging ideas and sharing new skills and techniques.
Join us for the opening reception! Sunday, October 6 from 1:00-3:00 pm.
Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to meet the artists. All are welcome, admission by donation.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Quartier de CASA LOMA
2024-10-06 13:30 | Ontario
Pas besoin de Gym, Une exploration topographique du quartier de Casa Loma
UIDE : Nathalie Prézeau, auteure de Toronto Urban Strolls… for girlfriends
Départ : 13h30, à la mezzanine du Loblaws St Clair Avenue (396 St. Clair Ave W, à côté de la station de métro St. Clair West)
Arrivée: Loblaws St Clair Avenue
Plus «fitness» que historique, cette balade en boucle englobe tous les escaliers que Nathalie a pu trouver autour du château Casa Loma. Il y a bien plus que les 110 marches des superbes Baldwin Steps dans cette partie de la ville juchée sur l’escarpement Davenport. Pour ajouter au défi, les demeures qu’on pourra admirer entre deux escaliers sont à couper le souffle… La guide indiquera sur place comment écourter la balade de 5 kms tout en profitant de la majorité de ses attraits. Les commentaires historiques des participants sur ce quartier seront bienvenus pour enrichir l’expérience.
NOTE : Le Loblaws comprend un comptoir Starbucks et de nombreuses options de lunch qu’on peut manger dans la jolie mezzanine ensoleillée.
Soyez des nôtres pour cette visite gratuite – il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver.
La SHT passera le chapeau. Pas de chien, svp.

Albion-Bolton Historical Society: "The History of Milling in Bolton: 1821-1967" by John McFall
2024-10-07 19:30 - 21:30 | Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor), 150 Queen St. South, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E3, Canada
On Monday, October 7th at 7:30 – 9:30 PM we are having a scheduled meeting with a presentation “The History of Milling in Bolton: 1821-1967” by John McFall. The Albion Bolton Community Centre, 150 Queen Street South, Bolton, Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor (elevator available). This will be a pay what you can for non-members.

The Historical Society of Ottawa - The Story of Us - The (Women's Canadian) Historical Society of Ottawa Est. 1898
2024-10-09 19:00 | Ontario
Guest Speaker Connie Wren-Gunn, Director, Content & Interpretive Products, Know History, Inc., Author, “The WCHSO: Constructing Public Memory and Preserving History in a Changing City, 1898-1932”

Join us as we tell our own story!
The Historical Society of Ottawa (established as the Women’s Canadian Historical Society of Ottawa in 1898) has been spreading awareness of Ottawa’s fascinating past for 126+ years, including founding and operating the Bytown Museum for eight decades. Join us for an exploration of the beginnings and legacy of one of Canada’s oldest historical societies.
This presentation will take place on Zoom. All are welcome to attend.

Aurora Historical Society Speaker Series: "Chinese-Canadian Game Changers" with Arlene Chan
2024-10-09 19:00 | Hillary House National Historic Site, Yonge Street 15372, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1N8, Canada
Pioneers, Heroes and Game Changers. Extraordinary Chinese Canadians defied the odds and overcame challenges to make a lasting difference. Stories of courage and determination celebrate their legacies.
Happening on Wednesday, October 9th at 7pm, Arlene Chan shares her personal history and tells us about Chinese-Canadian pioneers, heroes, and game changers in the early settlement period. This hybrid Speaker Series program will be available both online via Zoom, and at Hillary House National Historic Site. Sign up today to understand more about your local history and join in on the conversation!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - Heidi, la nostalgie et nous
2024-10-09 19:00 | Théâtre de l’Alliance française, Spadina Road 24, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2S7, Canada
Conférencière : Danièle Caloz, fondatrice et membre de la SHT
Jusqu’à la fin du 19e siècle, l’état de langueur nostalgique était pris très au sérieux par les médecins. Ainsi, exilée à Francfort, émaciée et sujette au somnambulisme, la petite Heidi du récit de Johanna Spyri (1880) est immédiatement renvoyée à ses chères montagnes.
Cette mélancolie, ce ‘’mal du pays’’ accompagné de symptômes débilitants a reçu ses lettres de noblesse en 1688 du Dr Johannes Hofer. Et puis, progressivement, la nostalgie est devenue un signe de pauvreté d’esprit et d’inadaptation sociale ou économique. Il faut s’intégrer.
Au 20e siècle, les migrations planétaires engendrées par les crises, les révolutions et les guerres ont suscité chez les expatriés et les immigrants bien des occasions de pleurer le pays natal. Pourtant la nostalgie continuait à être mal perçue ; il fallait souffrir en silence.
Qu’en est-il au Canada d’aujourd’hui où les multiples réseaux sociaux favorisent les liens ?
La nostalgie d’hier existe-t-elle encore ? Comment la rendre plus heureuse ?

Lien pour s’inscrire (ou consultez le site de l’Alliance française)
https://www.alliance-francaise.ca/fr/art/saison-culturelle/227-heidi-la-nostalgie-et-nous

Kensington Market Historical Society - "Pivotal Art Movements of Kensington Market: CEAC and ChromaZone"
2024-10-10 18:30 | Paul Cadario Conference Centre, King's College Circle 15, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 3H7, Canada
Kensington Market Historical Society and Koffler Arts are proud to co-present talks by distinguished artists Bruce Eves and Andy Fabo.
Eves was an integral member of CEAC, the Centre for Experimental Art and Communication (1976-1978), which had its roots in the Kensington Art Association (1973-1978). Fabo was one of six emerging Canadian artists who created and exhibited in Toronto as ChromaZone/ Chromatique Collective (1981-1985), also situated in Kensington Market. Both speakers will discuss their personal involvement in CEAC and ChromaZone, and will highlight the significant and lasting contributions of these artist-run collectives in Toronto’s contemporary art scene.
This talk is presented in honour of National Coming Out Day (Friday, October 11, 2024) as both artists have been producing unabashedly gay-themed art from their earliest days.

North York Historical Society presents Sheila White - The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White
2024-10-16 19:00 | North York Central Library – Room 101, Yonge Street 5120, Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5V2, Canada
No cost to attend and no registration needed!
When: Wednesday October 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Room #1
The North York Historical Society welcomes Sheila White to present her book, The Letters: Postmark Prejudice in Black and White.
Based on the true romance story of her East Coast parents’ trailblazing interracial marriage in Toronto and the torrent of letters written to the author’s white mother, trying to dissuade her from marrying a Black man, the novel gives life to these letters, saved for posterity and exposes the pervasive bigotry of the late 1940s.
This program is co-sponsored by the North York Historical Society and the Society and Recreation department of the North York Central Library
The North York Historical Society is an active group of community members passionate about preserving and promoting North York history.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - La pertinence des travaux publics
2024-10-19 14:00 | Ontario
Guide : Paul Overy
Départ : Le « High Level Pumping Station », à deux rues au nord de l’intersection des rues Dupont et Davenport, à 35 Poplar Plains Road à Toronto. Le métro Dupont est à 4 rues vers l’ouest, à l’angle de Dupont et Spadina.
Arrivée: Près de la bouche de métro St. Clair West, à 2 rues à l’est de la rue Bathurst.
Au cours de cette marche le long du ruisseau « perdu » Castle Frank, nous explorerons certaines des infrastructures qui rendent la vie dans la ville possible, notamment la distribution de l’eau potable et du transport, ainsi que les cadres juridiques qui ont une incidence profonde sur l’évolution de notre relation avec les eaux, les terres et le monde naturel.
Accessibilité: Pas d’escaliers, mais plusieurs pentes sur une surface de gravier qui pourraient être boueuses en cas de pluie, possiblement difficiles pour une personne en fauteuil roulant.
Toilette : Près du point de rencontre, à la station de service à Dupont et Davenport, puis à la fin, à l’épicerie Loblaw’s.
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.

Ontario Women’s History Network 2024 Conference
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-26 | Crowne Plaza Hotel, King Street East 105, Kitchener, Ontario, N2G 2K8, Canada
NEW APPROACHES, OLD ISSUES: REVOLUTIONS IN WOMEN’S AND GENDER HISTORY
October 25-26, 2024
Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kitchener, ON
Register Here
KEYNOTE – “Are You Somebody? Intersectionality and Feminist History’s Bad Objects,” Jane Nicholas
BOOK LAUNCH – Women, Gender, and History Education: Perspectives from Ontario and Quebec, by Marie-Hélène Brunet, Kristina Llewellyn, and Rose Fine-Meyer

51th Annual Symposium of the Ontario Archaeological Society
2024-10-25 - 2024-10-27 | Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald St E., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5V1, Canada
We invite you to attend the 51st Annual Symposium of the Ontario Archaeological Society (OAS) from October 25 to 27, 2024! It is being hosted by the Thunder Bay Chapter of the OAS in collaboration with the Department of Anthropology, Lakehead University and OAS Board of Directors. The conference will take place on the boreal forest Traditional Lands of the Ojibway of Fort William First Nation, signatory to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850, and the Homelands of the Métis Nation of Ontario and Red Sky Métis Independent Nation. Most events will be held at the Valhalla Hotel & Conference Centre, which has great views of Anemki-Wajiw (Thunder Mountain or Mount McKay, sacred to Fort William First Nation and a Thunder Bay landmark). The Friday night reception will take place at the Thunder Bay Museum and Sunday afternoon there will be field trips to Fort William Historical Park and Early period (PalaeoIndigenous) archaeological sites.

Spooky All Hallows' Eve at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2024-10-25 18:00 - 21:00, 2024-10-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Enjoy an evening of fun and games as you are introduced to the origins of some favourite Halloween traditions with Spooky All Hallows’ Eve taking place Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum. From 6 pm to 9 pm each night, immerse yourself in a 19th-century All Hallows’ Eve celebration with a modern twist.
Hold onto your seat as a tractor and wagon takes you deeper into the darkness of the village. Discover the history of coffins and body snatching at the Carpenter Shop. Meet Stingy Jack at the Blacksmith Shop and listen to his sorry tale. Witness a traditional 1890s Halloween party at the Milburn House and take part in some party games. Take a stroll through the graveyard at the
Fitzpatrick House. Be sure to watch out for the man-eating plant inside! Hear the story of werewolves and give your best howl at the moon.
Visit the witch’s lair and see her swampy brew bubbling in her cauldron over the fire. Don’t get lost in the maze if you are brave enough to enter. Listen to sea shanties and jokes in the Pirate Hall, and see if you can find all the items on their treasure map. You just might receive a piece of treasure for yourself if you do!
Participate in a class on poisons and potions in the School House. Do you dare feel what is lurking in the mystery crocks at the Tinsmith Shop, or try a treat from the Botched Bakery? Witness the mind-bending magic show in the Weaver Shop (sets at 6:30, 7:30 and 8:30)! Curious about what your future holds? If you ask her nicely, Madam Fortune just might reveal what is to come.
Listen to the Michi Saagiig people’s tale of the Wendigo. Learn about paranormal investigations undertaken at Lang Pioneer Village Museum by ghost hunters the Paranormal Seekers, and see some of the specialized equipment they use to make their discoveries. Warm up by the fire and witness the magic of the Samhain Celtic fire festival.
If your nerves are rattled and making you hungry, stop by the Cider Barn for some delicious hot chocolate and monster cookies, or visit the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building (PCAHB) for a hot dog or grilled cheese sandwich (additional fee applies). You can also purchase candy and sweet treats in the General Store as you learn about the origins of trick-or-treating.
Don’t forget to come disguised to blend in with the spirits and ghosts lurking in the Village, or have your face painted in the PCAHB Great Hall by Faces by 2. Children will receive treat bags at the end of the evening to enjoy on their way home.
Enjoy an evening of spooky fun and discover the origins of some favourite Halloween traditions with Spooky All Hallows’ Eve, Friday & Saturday, October 25 & 26 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! This all-ages event is sure to be a lot of fun, with just a little tom foolery to get you into the Halloween spirit. Please note that while some origin stories are quite dark, this is not a frightful experience.
Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 2-14), free for children under 2. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 2-14. Tickets are available at the door and in advance online. On-site parking is available on a first come first served basis. For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series: GATEVILLE & BEYOND: A VILLAGE ON THE EDGE OF CITY & COUNTRYSIDE
2024-10-26 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Guest Speaker, Stephen McKenna, Historian, Author, Musician
Join Stephen McKenna as we trace the history of a working class Gloucester village-like neighbourhood – carved out of the former Billings Estate – and its transition from the era of ice houses, sawmills, brickyards, swimming creeks, and horse-drawn wagons into the modern age of shopping malls and the practicalities of present day suburbia.
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - LES FANTÔMES DE TORONTO
2024-10-31 18:30 | Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queens Park, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 2C6
Guides : Agnès Manivit et Catherine Frelin
Départ : Devant l’entrée du ROM sur la rue Bloor
Arrivée: Osgoode Hall, rue Queen
Comme toutes les grandes villes, Toronto recèle de légendes urbaines. Certains bâtiments seraient le théâtre de phénomènes inexpliqués ou d’apparences intempestives d’anciens locataires. Les profils de ces indésirables fantômes sont étonnamment variés, reflétant par exemple la nostalgie ou la tragédie des âmes en peine. Beaucoup des lieux que nous vous proposons de visiter vous sont familiers. Vous les avez certainement fréquentés sans en connaître leur face cachée.
Au gré des histoires auxquelles il vous appartiendra de croire ou non, nous explorerons un territoire qui s’étend de Bloor Street à Queen Street. Rejoignez-nous pour cette visite insolite qui aura lieu le soir d’Halloween.
Il n’est pas nécessaire de réserver. Pas de chiens SVP. La SHT passera le chapeau à la fin de la visite

Historical Society of Ottawa French Language Speaker Series: CHÂTEAU LAURIER : SI LES MURS POUVAIENT PARLER
2024-11-02 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, St-Laurent Branch, Coté Street 515, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 0Z8, Canada
Guest Speaker
Dominique Lajoie, Historian, Lecturer
In Ottawa, just beside the Rideau Canal locks that empty into the Ottawa River, lies an architectural treasure. For more than a century, it has opened its doors to the rich and famous, politicians and even the broadcast offices of CBC Radio. If the walls of the Château Laurier could talk, what secrets could they reveal?
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Please note: this presentation will be conducted in French.

Swansea Historical Society Meeting "Grenadier Pond"
2024-11-06 19:30 | Swansea Town Hall, 95 Lavinia Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M6S 3H9, Canada
Please mark your calendars for the next meeting of the Swansea Historical Society, scheduled for 7:30 pm, Wednesday evening, November the 6th, 2024. We hope you can join us, either in-person or on-line.
Our speaker for November will be Ken Stark, discussing both the natural and human history surrounding the Grenadier Pond.
The presentation will cover the Pond’s geological formation and the evolution of human activity ever since. Once primarily a source of food, it now provides visitors an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities, including many recreational pursuits. As the jewel of High Park, Grenadier Pond supports a variety of flora and fauna, some of which are unique to the region. As with any body of water, there is an element of risk to its users. A summary of the unfortunate accidents and tragedies of the last 100+years will be discussed. Also to be shared are a few interesting stories from the past involving Grenadier Pond as a central character.
Ken is a long-time Swansea resident who lives close to Grenadier Pond. He regularly visits the pond, enjoying its beauty and as a place of respite in the middle of the city. From childhood memories as a visitor to Toronto in the 1960’s through the present, Ken has participated in various activities on and around the Pond. At the October Annual General Meeting, he was elected Vice-President of the Swansea Historical Society.
The November meeting will be conducted in a hybrid format so that participants can attend in-person at the Town Hall (95 Lavinia Avenue) or connect on-line using the Zoom tool.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Les soldats qui reposent au cimetière Mount Pleasant
2024-11-10 10:30 | Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Guides : Rolande Smith et Christine Rutland.
Départ : 10h30 Grille d’entrée du cimetière sur la rue Yonge*, au nord de St. Clair. Métro St. Clair.
Arrivée: retour à grille de la rue Yonge
Marquons ensemble à notre façon l’Armistice du 11 novembre. En parcourant les allées du cimetière nous présenterons les tombes et cénotaphes à la mémoire des soldats canadiens qui ont combattu dans les guerres ici et outremer. Nous verrons aussi des monuments en l’honneur de divers régiments canadiens ainsi que des plaques historiques, telle celle en l’honneur de William G. Barker, un pilote qui reçut la Croix de Victoria. Nous parlerons du rôle que Toronto a joué pendant les deux Guerres mondiales avec ses usines d’armement et de construction d’avions, ses camps d’entraînement de pilotes, etc.
Pas de chien
Pas nécessaire de réserver – La SHT passera le chapeau à la fin de la visite
Contact : info@sht.ca
*NOTE IMPORTANTE, il n’y a pas de numéro à la grille du cimetière sur la rue Yonge. N’allez surtout pas à un numéro quelconque que vous pourriez trouver sur internet, c’est simplement l’adresse du bureau administratif.

The Night at the Coptic Museum of Canada - Open House
2024-11-12 19:00 - 22:00 | Coptic Museum of Canada, 41 Glendinning Ave., Scarborough, Ontario, M1W 3E2
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore our collection! On display for the first time will be the Museum’s Wissa Wassef tapestry collection …. and icons of the same period.
The storage cupboards will be open to explore other treasures and volunteers will be there to share stories about artists, preservation secrets and more….

First 10 visitors will receive a gift!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto CONFÉRENCE - Le Canada en Franche-Comté lors de la Première Guerre mondiale
2024-11-13 19:00 | online
Conférencier : Jean-Louis Grosmaire, Écrivain, géographe

L’immense engagement du Canada lors des deux grandes guerres mondiales est connu de la majorité des gens. Ce que l’on sait moins, c’est que des soldats canadiens, et plus particulièrement acadiens, furent envoyés loin du front, en Franche-Comté, pour contribuer à l’effort de guerre du Canada. Pourquoi et comment ces jeunes vécurent-ils ce séjour en Comté ? Pourquoi certains d’entre eux sont-ils morts dans les montagnes du Jura ?

C’est l’objet du livre Acadissima de Jean-Louis Grosmaire, Prix France-Acadie 2021, et c’est le thème de cette conférence.

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Grimsby Historical Society Speaker Series: The Lorenz and Enigma
2024-11-14 19:30 - 21:00 | Livingston Activity Centre, Livingston Avenue 18, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1K7, Canada
Speaker: Tim Speed
Tim Speed from the Canadian Warplane Heritage
Museum will be presenting “The Lorenz and
Enigma.” During WW2, Germany had two
uncrackable coding machines used by the Army,
Air Force and Navy. How did they work and how
did the Bletchley Park cryptanalysts solve their
secrets and develop “intelligent”
GHS members: Complimentary
Non-members: $10.00

Albion Bolton Historical Society Presentation "OH CANADA! Our Home & Inventive Land!"
2024-11-18 19:30 - 21:30 | Albion Bolton Community Centre (Meeting Room C, 2nd Floor), 150 Queen St. South, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1E3, Canada
From a life-long passion for Canadian Inventors, Professor Mark Rector inspired his students with tales of great Canadian inventions. Mark will share many intriguing and poignant tales of amazing Canadian ingenuity. This multimedia road show presentation will have you cheering for Canada as he relates many stories from the book including the tragedy of the Avro Arrow, the triumph of millions saved by the pacemaker and the most intricate robot ever built, the Canadarm. Mark will also tell the triumphant story of his project with four students that made history with a world’s first.
Questions? Contact Nathan at 905-584-2801 or nhillerphoto@bell.net

Oshawa Museum Official Launch - Untold Oshawa: An Expanded History
2024-11-19 18:00 | Oshawa Public Library McLaughlin Branch, 65 Bagot Street, Oshawa, Ontario, L1H 1N2, Canada
The Oshawa Museum invites you to the official launch of our newest publication, Untold Oshawa: An Expanded History.
Untold Oshawa begins a more inclusive story. Here, you will find stories of some of Oshawa’s early settlers from marginalized communities, a look into the impact of labour unions in Oshawa, on the experiences of children who emigrated without family, and early efforts to break down gender barriers. Untold Oshawa also documents important moments for the Chinese community in Oshawa, in the environmental impact of local industry, and more.
Meticulously research and written in an engaging, accessible style, Untold Oshawa shines a spotlight on the tapestry of experiences that have shaped the city.
Date: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Time: 6pm
Location: Oshawa Public Library, McLaughlin Branch, lower level auditorium
The official launch is free to attend and will feature a presentation by Oshawa Museum staff. Melissa Cole, Lisa Terech, and Jennifer Weymark will discuss the book, its themes, research methods, and favourite stories from within. Pre-ordered copies of the book will be available for pick up with copies also available for purchase.

Pre-order your copy of Untold Oshawa and pick it up at the launch!
Pre-order link: bit.ly/UntoldOshawa

Historical Society Ottawa Special Event – National Research Council Tour
2024-11-20 10:00 | Ontario
We are pleased to announce this upcoming HSO Special Event, an exclusive two-hour private tour of the historic NRC building at 100 Sussex Drive.
Please note, however, tour spaces are extremely limited so please confirm your attendance as soon as possible if you are interested so as to avoid disappointment.
There is no charge to HSO members and guests to participate in this event.
Please confirm by email ASAP if you wish to attend:
president@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
Tour start time: Wednesday, November 20 @ 10:00 a.m.
This rare private tour of the main National Research Council facility will be a “historical walk & talk” and will include the auditorium, old national science library, portrait area, original stacks and the Gerhard Herzberg Museum.
Attendees will be required to sign in at the main entrance prior to the 10:00 a.m. start time. Please indicate in your email if you will be using a wheelchair. The tour will be wheelchair-friendly however arrangements will need to be made regarding the entry point.
Parking available on the east side of the building.
Visit our website for full details: https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/activities/events/eventdetail/148/16,17,18,19,20,21,22/hso-tour-national-research-council-100-sussex-drive

Weston Historical Society - 42nd Old-fashioned Christmas Carol & Hymn Sing
2024-12-04 19:30 | Central United Church, King Street 1, Toronto, Ontario, M9N 1K8, Canada
You are cordially invited to attend
The Weston Historical Society 42ND Annual Old-fashioned Christmas Carol & Hymn Sing
on Wednesday the 4nd of December.
Central United Church,
1 King Street at 7:30 p.m.
Please bring a non-perishable item for Weston Area Emergency Support

Oakville Historical Society Festive Gathering
2024-12-06 18:00 - 21:00 | St. John’s United Church, Randall Street 262, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1P9, Canada
We are excited to have the added entertainment for you of a slide show showing accomplishments and successful events of the Oakville Historical Society. Additionally, we are pleased to offer for purchase an assortment of books detailing the historical background of our Town.
This is a wonderful time to join in fellowship with other members, and for the Society to thank you for your ongoing support and involvement. Without you, we would not exist! As per our tradition, please feel free to bring a finger-food to complement our festive buffet.
Join us as we toast the season!

Oakville Historical Society Publications Sale
2024-12-07 11:00 - 16:00 | Oakville Historical Society, King Street 110, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1B1, Canada
Our books and publications make great holiday gifts! Drop by and browse our selection, open to the public at the Oakville Historical Society offices. Full catalogue online at www.oakvillehistory.org

Historical Society of Ottawa French Language Speaker Series: LA SOCIÉTÉ SECRÈTE FONDÉE À OTTAWA
2024-12-07 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, St-Laurent Branch, Coté Street 515, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 0Z8, Canada
Guest Speaker
Hugues Théorêt , Author of La Patente l’Ordre de Jacques-Cartier, le dernier bastion du Canada français
Like the Irish Catholics, with the Knights of Columbus, and the English Protestants, with their Masonic Lodges and the Orange Order, French Canada had its own secret society: the Ordre de Jacques-Cartier.
Commonly called “La Patente”, the Order was established in 1926 in east Ottawa and would become, for five decades, the sword and shield of all French Canada.
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Please note: this presentation will be conducted in French.

Christmas by Candlelight at Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2024-12-07 16:00 - 20:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Experience the charm of a traditional pioneer Christmas with Christmas by Candlelight taking place Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! From 4 pm to 8 pm each night, discover the origins of Christmas traditions we celebrate today, and delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season.
Discover the beauty of the historic village lit by the soft glow of candles, lamps, and lanterns. Hear the jingle of sleigh bells as you tour the village by horse-drawn wagon ride, and see stars shining brightly in the country night sky. Throughout the village, enjoy the familiar scent of hearth fires, pine and cedar garlands and freshly-made natural centerpieces.
Experience a pioneer’s first Christmas in the wilderness at the Fife Cabin and hear the crackle of chestnuts roasting over an open fire. Witness the merriment of friends who have gathered for the holidays and join in on a traditional toast to the holiday season at the Fitzpatrick House. Learn about traditional holiday treats while you sample some Turkish Delight in the Milburn House, and
discover the history of the Christmas tree and stockings.
View a selection of early Christmas gift ideas at the General Store, and learn the history of the toy maker at the Carpenter Shop. Listen to Christmas hymns played on the pump organ at the Glen Alda Church and join in on a carol sing. Discover the history behind the traditional Christmas tale T’was the Night Before Christmas in the Print Shop. Do you know the story of the Flying Canoe? Hear the tale, and enjoy shanties and Christmas songs performed by Glen Caradus and Fiddling Jay. Sample some sugar plums as you listen to the story of how the Nutcracker defeated the Mouse King at the Cider Mill. Have some fun participating in the reindeer games like tandem ski, snowshoe, and sled races. Be sure to visit with Father and Mother Christmas themselves. Don’t forget to bring your letter for Father Christmas to leave in his mailbox. On Saturday, see performances by the Peterborough Scottish Country Dancers, and on Sunday, enjoy performances by the Hollow Woods Recorder Consort.
Tempt your taste buds with delicious treats and hot drinks to warm your insides at the Cheese Factory. If you need sustenance, stop by the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building where we will be serving ham and savory on a bun.
There are a variety of items to be won in the Christmas raffle, and if you are looking for some unique tree ornaments and gifts, be sure to peruse the selection available in the Museum Shop.
On Sunday at 7:00 pm, witness a live nativity complete with animals and a choir presented by the Keene United Church. In the giving spirit of the season, on both evenings, please bring one or more non-perishable food item(s) to donate to the Otonabee- South Monaghan Food Cupboard (drop off in the Museum Shop).
Experience the warmth and merriment of Christmases past with Christmas by Candlelight, Saturday & Sunday, December 7 & 8 from 4 pm to 8 pm each night at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 5-14), 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 or in advance online. On site parking is available on a first come, first served basis.
For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.langpioneervillage.ca.
