The Historical Society of Ottawa - The History of Firefighting: Early Bytown to Modern Ottawa
2024-09-11 19:00 (America/Toronto) | online
Guest Speaker Peter McBride, President, Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society
Presented in partnership with the Bytown Fire Brigade, an Ottawa-based non-profit historical society founded in 1983 with the mission of collecting, preserving, restoring and displaying artifacts and apparatus that tell the history of firefighting in Ottawa and across Canada.
Chief McBride, our guest speaker, is a 32-year veteran of the Ottawa Fire Service, a Canadian Registered Safety Professional and passionate advocate of “F.I.R.E. Literacy” (F.I.R.E. = Firefighting, Instruction, Research & Engineering).
This presentation will take place on Zoom. All are welcome to attend.

Grimsby Historical Society Speaker Series: Landscape of the Nations 360 degrees
2024-09-12 19:30 - 21:00 | Livingston Activity Centre, Livingston Avenue 18, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1K7, Canada
Landscape of the Nations 360 degrees
Speaker Michele-Elise Burnett, President of Kakekalanicks, an Indigenous Arts and Consultancy Company, co-
founded Landscape of Nations 360 degrees, a national Indigenous education and tourism initiative.
The Landscape of Nations is a public artwork
installation in Queenston Heights Park. Six nations
and native allies played a pivotal role in the defense
of Upper Canada. The stories and vision will be
discussed through the design of the site in relation
to its landscape and central memory feature.
Michele-Elise Burnett is a proud Metis with
Algonquin roots, Bear Clan and Thunderbird Clan.
Kakekalanicks is dedicated to promoting and
educating audiences about Indigenous culture.
She continues to serve on various committees and
boards, including the Indigenous Health conference,
Brock University’s Board of Trustees Emeritus, and
Fort Erie Native Centre. Her contributions to the
Community have been recognized through awards
such as the Culture Arts Award from GNCC
Women in Niagara, the Distinguished Alumni
Award from Leadership Niagara and the
International Women’s Day Award from the
Greater Niagara Chamber of Commerce.
Pie Social is the same evening. Enjoy!
GHS members: Complimentary
Non-members: $10.00

Aurora Historical Society: Fall Harvest Tea
2024-09-14 12:00 - 16:00 | Hillary House National Historic Site, Yonge Street 15372, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1N8, Canada
It’s our 5th Annual Victorian Harvest Tea at Hillary House National Historic Site! Happening on Saturday, September 14th, choose between two seatings. Join us on our stunning grounds this Fall season, rain or shine, to enjoy an afternoon tea that includes sandwiches, scones, and desserts. Wander around our historic house museum after tea service and get to know a unique heritage property in Aurora.
Pick from two seatings: 12:00pm or 2:30pm.
Tickets are $35 per person.
Maximum 4 people per table for online purchases. There is limited capacity for larger group numbers. Please call to inquire.
Please note, this event will take place outside (weather permitting) on uneven ground. If you have accessibility requirements, please contact us.

Oakville Historical Society Speakers Night: UNDERSTANDING AFRICAN CANADIAN HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF EMANCIPATION DAY
2024-09-16 19:30 | online
Topic: UNDERSTANDING AFRICAN CANADIAN HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF EMANCIPATION DAY: 190 YEARS AND COUNTING
When: Monday, September 16th, at 07:30 pm
What:
This year marks the 190th Emancipation Day. The occasion recognizes the legal abolition of slavery in most of the British empire, including Canada, where the last remains of enslavement were nearing the end through gradual abolition. Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon will discuss the history of the commemoration of Emancipation Day in Canada and walk through what this cultural and political tradition illuminates about Black history in Canada.
Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University.
Join on Zoom : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85460129382?pwd=[REDACTED]

Harrow Early Immigrant Research Society - Burgers and Brews Fundraiser
2024-09-18 12:00 - 20:00 | The Beerded Dog Brewing Co, King Street East 21, Essex, Ontario, N0R 1G0, Canada
Come grab a bite at family friendly Beerded Dog. There will be local history books for sale with author drop ins. $5 from every Burger and $3 from every beer will be donated to HEIRS.

Culinary Historians of Canada - "Cooking Up History" Exhibit Tour and Talk
2024-09-21 13:00 - 16:00 | McLaughlin Library, University of Guelph, Stone Road East 50, Guelph, Ontario, N1G 1W5, Canada
This event includes a self-guided tour of the special exhibit “Cooking Up History: Celebrating 30 years of The Culinary Historians of Canada” and features two talks by librarian Melissa McAfee and food historian, Dr. Rebecca Beausaert.
First, a presentation from special collections librarian Melissa McAfee discussing the University’s historic cookbook collection and providing tips on research into historic cookbooks and receipts. Dr. Rebecca Beausaert then joins us for a keynote presentation discussing historic culinary pursuits from her upcoming book Pursuing Play: Women’s Leisure in Small-town Ontario, 1870-1914.
If you love researching historic receipts or want to see particular books from the collection, this event is for you!
Tickets available on Eventbrite:
$27.17 – CHC members | $32.08 – CTA members | $ 37.52 – General admission
ABOUT THE EXHIBIT:
This exhibition commemorates the 30th anniversary of the Culinary Historians of Canada and the inductees of Taste Canada’s Hall of Fame. Cookbooks written by some of Canada’s most beloved food writers, chefs, and television personalities will be highlighted. Published between 1854 and 2021, the thirty-five books on display—one by each of the Hall of Fame inductees—were drawn from U of G’s Culinary Collection, housed in the McLaughlin Library’s Archival & Special Collections. This exhibition was curated in part as an experiential learning project by students in Dr. Rebecca Beausaert’s Food History course and in Melissa McAfee’s Behind the Scenes in Archival and Rare Book Collections course – a collaboration between the Department of History and the McLaughlin Library at the University of Guelph.

Guelph Black Heritage Society - Culture Quest
2024-09-22 12:30 - 17:00 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
On Sunday September 22nd, join us for the first edition of Culture Quest, a 3-stop brewery experience in Guelph.
Culture Quest is more than just a brewery tour. It’s an afternoon of discovery, designed to welcome the community to Guelph’s rich and diverse craft beer scene, and craft beer in general. With fresh beer at every stop, local food from BIPOC chefs, an engaging brewery tour and live music from some of Guelph’s finest musicians, come hang for some culture, some craft and some community. Everybody is welcome.
Guelph’s local breweries are teaming up to work with Link Up and the Guelph Black Heritage Society to run a special brewery bus tour on Sunday September 22, 2024. The experience will be focused on inviting and welcoming the BIPOC community to each brewery space with special activations to create a fun and engaging experience.
Here’s what the experience looks like:
Fresh beer at every stop
Local food from BIPOC chefs
Private brewery tour
Live music from some of Guelph’s dopest musicians
Come hang for some culture, some craft and some community. Everybody is welcome!
How it’s going to go down:

Each bus tour will start and end at Heritage Hall / Guelph Black Heritage Society.
There will be 6 breweries which will be split into two separate tour routes / groups with 3 stops each – see itinerary below.
Tickets will be $35 + tax which will include bus charter to each location, 12oz of beer at each stop (3), fun activities at each location (including live music, brewery tours and pop-up chefs), custom glass, tote bag, and a can of a collaboration beer created together by Guelph.Beer breweries.

Tour schedule:
Route #1 – 12:30pm Departure
Heritage Hall / Guelph Black Heritage Society | Meeting point
12:40 – Fixed Gear | Pop-up chef
1:55 – Wellington | Brewery tour
3:05 – Wrinkly Bear | Live music
4:20 – Heritage Hall / Guelph Black Heritage Society

Route #2 – 1:00pm Departure
Heritage Hall / Guelph Black Heritage Society | Meeting point
1:15 – Royal City | Pop-up chef
2:35 – Sleeman | Brewery tour
3:55 – Brothers | Live music
5:00 – Heritage Hall / Guelph Black Heritage Society
Tickets available now via Eventbrite: https://culturequestguelph.eventbrite.ca/

Aurora Historical Society Speaker Series: "The Battle of Britain" with Ted Barris
2024-09-25 19:00 | Hillary House National Historic Site, Yonge Street 15372, Aurora, Ontario, L4G 1N8, Canada
Guided by speaker Ted Barris, meet the Canadians who helped secure victory in this WWII life-and-death struggle at The Battle of Britain.
In his 22nd book of non-fiction, Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in Their Finest Hour, Ted Barris has assembled unknown stories of Canadian airmen, ground crew, engineers, aeronautical designers, medical officers and civilians, who answered the call and turned back the very real threat of Nazi invasion. Happening on Wednesday, September 25th at 7PM, join our much-anticipated hybrid Speaker Series event with Ted Barris.

Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Presentation
2024-09-26 19:30 | Royal Canadian Legion Branch 77, Nicholls Street 10, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Lakefield Historical Society meeting on Thursday, September 26 th at 7:30pm at the Lakefield Legion. The public is welcome to attend.
The Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought nearly 2,000 Irish settlers to Canada, laying the foundation for what would become Nogojiwanong-Peterborough. This rare government experiment aimed to test the viability of British emigration policy by covering all expenses for settlers for 18 months. Each family’s journey and experiences have been meticulously documented, providing a rich archival resource.
To mark the Bicentennial, the not-for-profit organization called Nine Ships 1825 Inc. has been formed to honour this chapter in Canadian history. Named after the nine ships that carried the Irish emigrants across the Atlantic in 1825, these ships were named: the Fortitude, John Barry, Resolution, Regulus, Albion, Star, Elizabeth, Amity, and the Brunswick. They embarked from Cobh, County Cork, and set sail towards what was then Lower and Upper Canada.
“The name Nine Ships 1825 serves as a tribute to the courage and resilience of these emigrants. It reflects the arduous journey they undertook and the significant impact their settlement had on the development of our local communities. We honour the legacy of those who braved the unknown to build a new life in Canada, and we commemorate the foundational role these settlers played in shaping the identity and history of Nogojiwanong-Peterborough and the surrounding areas.” states Board Chair Brendan Moher.
Archivist and historian Elwood Jones and cultural resource manager and historian Dennis Carter- Edwards will speak to the significance of this emigration, outline the journey and highlight the resources available to learn more. Past President of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club Maureen Crowley and former Mayor of the Township of Selwyn Mary Smith, will outline previous commemorations of this emigration, describe how Nine Ships 1825 was formed and what events all the community partners and heritage/historical groups are planning to have during 2025,
including special Bicentennial events during August 1-10, 2025.
“The new website www.nineships1825.com is designed to share information about the Bicentennial project and everyone is encouraged to visit the site to learn about the history of this emigration, it’s significance to the Peterborough area and about the many events planned for 2025.” states Chair Brendan Moher.
The history of the Robinson Irish emigrants is intertwined with that of the Indigenous peoples of the region, particularly the Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg (Mississauga) First Nations on whose territory the Robinson emigrants settled. The Bicentenary of the Robinson emigration invites reflection on these complex histories, honouring the resilience of early settlers and advancing reconciliation efforts within our community.
For more information please contact:
Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Director on the Board and Secretary
Maureen Crowley – Email: nineships1825@gmail.com Tel. 705 939-6135

Wellington County Museum and Archives - Starlight Ball
2024-09-27 19:00 - 22:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
You are invited to an enchanting Regency-era gala! Dance the night away with graceful waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots led by expert instructors from the Fergus-Elora Academy of Dance. Embrace the spirit of the era in your finest Regency attire and enjoy refreshments as you fill out your historic dance card for the evening.
Event Highlights:
Live Dancing: Dance the night away with graceful waltzes, tangos, and foxtrots led by expert instructors from the Fergus-Elora Academy of Dance. Guests will also receive a dance card at the start of the evening in true Regency style.
Costume Elegance: Embrace the spirit of the era in your finest Regency attire.
Delicious Refreshments: Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and a signature cocktail throughout the evening.
Historical Insights: This event will close our popular “Let’s Party” exhibit – don’t miss out on this last chance to see the exhibit before it’s gone!
Drinking Ticket: $40 +HST – this includes a signature cocktail
Non-drinking Ticket: $30 +HST

Swansea Historical Society - Annual Governor Simcoe Walking Tour
2024-09-28 09:30 - 15:30
As in past years, this FREE guided walking tour will retrace a portion of Simcoe’s 1793 expedition up the Toronto Carrying Place portage route. As in past years, Part 1 of the tour will start at 9:30 am at the Rousseau plaque (8 South Kingsway, beside the Petro Canada station), heading north, mainly along Riverside Drive, and finishing near Bloor Street. After a break for lunch on Bloor Street, Part 2 will start at 1:00 pm at the Alex Ling Fountain (north-west corner of Bloor and Jane Streets), and then head farther north, mainly following residential streets a short distance east of the Humber River. Participants are free to join or leave the walk at any point along the route.
Please note: Registration for this walk is not required, but we are suggesting that those planning to participate register through Eventbrite, only if it’s convenient, so that we can get an idea of how many people to expect. Registration can be completed through the following links:
MORNING WALK
AFTERNOON WALK

The Historical Society of Ottawa - Striking Moments of Solidarity in the Chaudière District
2024-09-28 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Brian McDougall, Peoples’ History Walking Tours of Ottawa, Adjunct Professor, Carleton University
It was a century ago this month that “les Allumettières” (match workers) of E.B. Eddy staged the first strike by women workers in Quebec history. Three decades earlier, 2500 unionized sawmill workers had walked out in the largest strike to-date in Canadian history. Join us to hear of these and other important labour landmarks that took place in the Chaudière District.
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

The Historical Society of Ottawa - Chaudière District Walking Tour
2024-09-29 10:00 - 13:00
From Sacred Site to Industrial Wasteland: Colonialism and Class Struggle in the Chaudière District – Walking Tour
Brian McDougall of Peoples’ History Walking Tours is offering this special walking tour to complement his HSO presentation Striking Moments of Solidarity in the Chaudière District.
Starting point: The tour starts from northeast corner of the intersection of Wellington Street and the Portage Bridge (roughly between Library and Archives Canada and the Mill Street Brew Pub). It will end near the War Museum. (Parking is available at the Mill Street Brew Pub.)
Note: participants will have the option of joining the guide at the Mill Street Brew Pub after the tour.
Cost: $35 per person, by cash or via e-transfer, at the conclusion of the tour.
Registration: Please register in advance. Simply send an email with your name and cell phone number to brian.phwt@gmail.com, indicating you plan to join us for the tour.

Weston Historical Society - Weston Fall Walk "Fossils to Factories"
2024-09-29 13:30 | Mallaby Park, 2394 Weston Rd., York, ON, M9N 1R5, Canada
Fossils to Factories, Our Enduring Relationship with the Humber River
Sunday, September 29 at 1:30 p.m.
at Mallaby Park – 2394 Weston Road
(NW corner of St. Phillips and Weston Road)
The walk is free but donations are always welcome
For further information contact: 416-761-7648 -or- weston.on.hs@gmail.com

Weston Historical Society - 2024 Annual General Meeting
2024-10-02 19:30 | Weston Seniors’ Residence, King Street 15, Toronto, Toronto, M9N 3X1, Canada
The Weston Historical Society invites you to attend our first general meeting for 2024-2025 on Wednesday the 2nd of October.
Our topic is entitled: “HURRICANE HAZEL – 70 YEARS REMEMBERED”
The event will be held at Central King’s Seniors Residence, 7:30 p.m. 15 King Street. There will be an audio visual presentation by Cherri Hurst and Mary Louise Ashbourne.
All are invited to attend.

Albion-Bolton Historical Society: Walking Tour of Downtown Bolton & Plaque Unveiling
2024-10-05 10:00 - 11:30 | Masonic Lodge, Nancy Street 16, Bolton, Ontario, L7E 1B3, Canada
Step back in time and explore the rich history of Bolton’s Heritage District on this engaging walking tour. Over the course of 90 minutes, you’ll be guided through the charming streets of Bolton’s Village core, where every corner tells a story of the town’s vibrant past. As you stroll through the heart of Bolton, the Albion Bolton Historical Society will share fascinating tales of the people, events, and industries that shaped this community.
At the end of the Tour the Albion Bolton Historical Society will unveil a new plaque dedicated to George Bolton, the village founder at the western end of the Bolton Mill Park. Those unable to participate in the walk can meet at the entrance to the park at Queen Street North and proceed a short distance to the Plaque at approximately 11:30. The plaque is part of the Society’s 50th Anniversary celebrations.

Historical Society of Ottawa French Language Speaker Series: LA SOCIÉTÉ SECRÈTE FONDÉE À OTTAWA
2024-10-05 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, St-Laurent Branch, Coté Street 515, Ottawa, Ontario, K1K 0Z8, Canada
Inaugural presentation of a French-language series of conferences

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.

Middleport Heritage Society: Onondaga Village Grand Tour
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:30 | Onondaga Community Hall, 42 Brantford St., Brantford, Ontario, N3T 5L9, Canada
Enjoy an engaging guided walking tour through this charming historic village nestled along the banks of the Grand River. Meet villagers and learn about village life long ago through stories and folklore. Stops at built heritage landmarks, offer opportunities to appreciate architectural features and practices of days gone by. The tour ends where it began – at the Onondaga Town Hall, with a celebration to commemorate its 150th Anniversary.
Register to attend this event. Select a timeslot:

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM

Register by Oct 1.

The tour is wheelchair accessible. In the event of rain the tour will be held as presentations indoors at Onondaga Hall.

Oakville Historical Society Fall Fair
2024-10-05 13:00 - 16:30 | Oakville Historical Society, King Street 110, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1B1, Canada
Join us for some old fashioned fall fun:

Crafts and activities
Homemade baking and preserves
“Pioneer Pics” old time photo booth with pioneer costumes and props
Plus more!

We will have lots going on at our two downtown locations:
The Oakville Historical Society offices at 110 King St, Oakville
plus
The Thomas House pioneer home at 144 Front Street, Oakville

Lang Pioneer Village Museum Applefest
2024-10-06 10:00 - 16:00 | 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
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
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
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
