Guest Speaker: Catharine Wilson, University of Guelph, and Director of the Rural Diary Archive website Catharine Wilson shares her forthcoming book, Bee-ing Neighbours, about barn raisings and quilting bees in Ontario, 1830-1960. Employing farm diaries, she takes the audience into families’ daily lives, the intricacies of the labour exchange, their workways, feasts, and hospitality to...

This conversation will feature great panelists discussing their new film and TV projects on Black Canada. These films include BLK: An Origin Story, 'CBC',s The Porter, and Subjects of Desire. Hosted by Black feminist cultural critic Huda Hassan. Throughout Black History Month 2022, join us virtually for our second annual Speaker’s Series. There will be...

In reviewing the last 1800 photograph accessions, EHS Archivist John Mark Rowe noticed a preponderance of photos - new and old - related to the churches and schools of Esquesing, Georgetown and Acton. Mr. Rowe will show these photos with a little background about the buildings and their occupants. NOTE: The February meeting will be...

This conversation will be with author Lawrence Hill and OBHS President Natasha Henry discussing the launch of his new book Beatrice and Croc Harry. Throughout Black History Month 2022, join us virtually for our second annual Speaker’s Series. There will be several evening webinars of dynamic conversations on Black history in Canada. Check out our...

Educator, historian, and author Mike Clare M.Ed Click here to join Zoom meeting

Speaker: Wendy Darby Wendy Darby is a teacher and archivist at Lakefield College School. A strong believer in the active use of archival collections, Wendy incorporates archival resources to bring the history curriculum to life. Originating in the early days of Samuel Strickland, Lakefield College has played an important role in the development of the...

Confused about Copyright Law? Join Tanya Anderson, Licensing Copyright Officer at Canadian Museum of Civilization for a beginners guide to Copyright law. Virtual Interactive Learning Experience. Bring your questions for this interactive learning workshop.

Change and tensions are everywhere: social norms, racial inequity, climate and environment, economic disparity. We know that our work with heritage places has extraordinary potential for impact – But are we moving fast enough? Join in on this gathering of the heritage sector to learn more about vital work underway to better align heritage conservation...

February 16: Annual General Meeting. The 2021 financial statements are here. The Annual General Meeting will be followed by a short presentation “Architects Working in the 19th and early 20th Centuries” by Jennifer McKendry. A selection of works in the Kingston region by key players in the architectural field in the 19th and early 20th...

Herb Carnegie – an exceptional man and a community builder in the history of North York. His skills as a hockey player never got him to the NHL because of racist policies against Blacks. After a successful career in the industrial leagues, he went on to set up a hockey school, have a successful career...

Bonnie Sitter - Farmerettes She is the co-author of a number of books, including one on Farmerettes (which is the topic she will be speaking to us on). Apparently one of our members is quoted in the book, June Hitchcox as she was a Farmerette. It should also be noted that our virtual OHS Speakers...

Join the Toronto Railway Museum and producer Anne Tait on February 17 and go behind the scenes of award-winning film “Iron Road”. An epic, action-packed movie about the building of the Canadian Pacific Railway’s transcontinental railway, attendees are encouraged to watch the film before tuning in to the lecture (visit the event page for where...

Exhibit Opening Reception - Old Faces by Dan Philips The Town of York Historical Society presents "Old Faces", an art exhibit by Dan Philips. The exhibit will run from February 17th to April 26th 2022. Artist Statement This series of pieces came about as I tried to come to terms with the City of Toronto...

Andie Bulman, author of Salt Beef Buckets: A Love Story, explores the stories and culinary traditions of Newfoundland. Salt Beef Buckets: A Love Story. the new book by Andie Bulman, explores the stories and culinary traditions of Newfoundland. There's a lot to know about this beautiful place, known as "The Rock" by locals, but here are...

Celebrate Heritage Day 2022 with the theme Growing from our roots - our heritage and histories. As lockdowns and physical distancing measures continued to impact our communities in heritage groups, museums, and archives, all have dug deeper to connect people with their heritage and histories. Whether they were providing research support for family genealogy projects or showcasing...

Massey Hall :  Listen to the fascinating story of Canada’s most revered concert hall and the myriad artists who have graced its stage. Known for its intimacy and sense of occasion, a night at Toronto’s Massey Hall is magical for both audiences and performers. For many musicians, playing the hall is the surest sign that they have...

Every year the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society is proud to host a lecture presented by graduate students from the Lakehead University Department of History. This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  Pre-registration is required for in-person attendees.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and...

Author Barry Wilson will talk about his book on Sir Mackenzie Bowell. In the 155 years since Confederation, Canada has been led by just 23 prime ministers and 19th Century Belleville newspaper owner Mackenzie Bowell was one of them. He also became the first and one of the few prime ministers to be forced from...

Eli Aaron will cover the history of Lytton Park, tracing the development of the community from the arrival of the radial line in 1886 through the subsequent subdivision of farms into the streets we know today. His illustrated presentation examines the area between Yonge Street and Avenue Road from the 1880s to the 1930s with...

Presented by Dr. Ian Ellingham, Chair of the Niagara Society of Architects Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81753249180

Guest Speaker: Jesse Abbott Jesse will discuss his dissertation research that examines the relationship between martial masculinity and alcohol in the British army during the early nineteenth century. He studied the drinking habits of so-called "gentlemen-officers" who served in the Canadas, such as John Le Couteur, William "Tiger" Dunlop, and John Richardson. FORMAT: ZOOM

“Lives of Loyalist Women” By Jo-Ann Leake Loyalist women stood alongside their men in the years up to and including the time of the Revolution, and in the formative years of the post war settlement in Canada. Jo-Ann will share stories from her research into their lives. Her presentation will examine some social, cultural, political,...

Celebrate Toronto's 188th birthday! Join us as we gather to celebrate the 188th anniversary of Toronto’s incorporation as a city. Featuring presentations by: DON LOUCKS! Don Loucks is an architect, urban designer, and cultural heritage planner, with forty years of project experience. He is committed to environmental, economic, and cultural sustainability, and to preserving the variety...