The RHS is pleased to welcome back John Lorinc - well known Toronto journalist, editor, historian and author. His presentation this month will feature the historic discovery of Insulin in 1921, one of the most mythologized and consequential stories of Canadian medical science. John Lorinc is a Toronto journalist and editor. He writes about urban...
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Tuesday Night at the Museum is back with our inaugural talk hosted by Vince Brennan, Manager of the Ontario Association of Agricultural Societies, who will be joining us in celebration of the 175th anniversary of the OAAS. Vince will be sharing photos and stories which lay the foundation of the rich agricultural history of Ontario... The ‘Tavola Talk’ Series represents what can also be called a Table Talk or Panel Discussion. The first of five biweekly Tavola Talks, ArtistsTALK is a panel discussion with 5 artists as they speak through their mediums of film, movement and drama, music, story-telling, poetry, and art. All of these artists will speak to their... |
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Join Woodland Cultural Centre, Tanis Hill, and Heather Bomberry for our From Box to Archive: Working with Paper-Based Collections Workshop. Explore how you can approach your own collection to better organize, preserve and utilize it.
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**This event was originally scheduled for April 13 but was rescheduled to April 27** Stories of Significance: Etobicoke through Indigenous perspectives Join us for an intimate conversation exploring Indigenous histories and narratives through storytelling with renowned Indigenous artists Philip Cote, Susan Blight and Nyle Johnston. Each of these artists will speak about their experiences working... In this lecture by Dr. Laura Carlson we’ll take a long look at Toronto’s foodways: from ancient Indigenous cuisines to the city’s earliest public markets. Laura currently works as Manager of Public Programs at Heritage Toronto. REGISTER AFTER 1 APRIL Email membership@northtorontohistoricalsociety.org and we will send you an invitation with details. You can join us... Dr. Valerie Hébert will discuss Canada's response to the Jewish refugee crisis in the prewar and wartime years, setting it in context of domestic concerns and priorities, as well as other nations' actions. Please join the Society for this virtual event that is free to view. The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM and posted to the Museum's... |
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Presented by Michele-Elise Burnett, President Kakekalanicks and LON360° Celebration of Nations Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89470370512 |
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Guelph & Wellington have a rich and fascinating history in the field of law, courts and justice systems - at a local, provincial and national level. Our guest speaker is Past President of the Wellington Law Association (and GHS President) David Cameletti, a practicing lawyer. The Wellington Law Association recently published a full history filled... |
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“The Bachelorette New France (Les Filles a Marier and Les Filles du Roi) : Stories of Bigamy, Incest, Witchcraft and Murder” — Presentation by Dawn Kelly & Carol Ufford In 1630 New France was populated mainly by men. With threats to its economy from the British in the south, plans were made to encourage young women... |
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Kensington Market Historical Society (Virtual): Marcus Garvey and the UNIA Hall in Toronto 1925-1982
Kensington Market Historical Society (Virtual): Marcus Garvey and the UNIA Hall in Toronto 1925-1982
An illustrated talk by Dr. Cheryl Thompson, Assistant Professor at X University For the past several years, 355 College Street was home to Thymeless Bar, a reggae nightspot situated just steps from Kensington Market. What many people forget or don't know is that for 57 years this building was home to the Universal Negro Improvement... |
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Free admission to the Chimczuk Museum, magic lessons, free comic art sketches, and free comic books (limited quantities). CFHA's biweekly winter and spring lecture series based on Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 The Canadian Friends Historical Association is excited to announce our lecture series by the chapter authors of Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 (Penn State University Press, 2021. The virtual series begins Saturday, January 15th, and will run every second Saturday. All... No registration fee! 1-4 PM: SATURDAY, MAY 7 SATURDAY, MAY 14 SATURDAY, MAY 21 Join Khayamiya-maker Mostafa El-Lathy and Lamis Haggag to learn about this traditional Egyptian Appliqué craft that was first associated with tent making and later transitioned to more ornamental and interior decor wall pieces. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will... |
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Join us on May 9th for our annual AGM, with our special guest, Dr. Carl Benn. About this event The Town of York Historical Society will hold its 39th Annual General Meeting on Monday, May 9 online via Zoom. Following the business meeting, there will be a special presentation by Dr. Carl Benn, who will...
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Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society as we host a concert featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by the Holocaust. These concerts are being arranged by Michelle Zapf-Belanger, Section Violin, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. There are 3 dates available to attend this concert 10, 11, & 12 May. Make sure you buy tickets for the date that works...
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FREE As we speak, members of the heritage conservation sector are completing a landmark nation-wide survey that asks probing questions about our values and the purpose of our work in heritage – for example: What motivates your own personal connection to heritage conservation? How much of your efforts in heritage conservation are now related to...
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Join Rick Monture, Taylor Gibson and Talena Atfield, as we continue our Community Conversations around 1924 and the overthrow of the Six Nations Confederacy Council. This session will look at how archival records are accessed and share photos and letters from this time. Participants are welcome to bring stories and questions about this historical moment...
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Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society as we host a concert featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by the Holocaust. These concerts are being arranged by Michelle Zapf-Belanger, Section Violin, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. There are 3 dates available to attend this concert 10, 11, & 12 May. Make sure you buy tickets for the date that works...
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Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society as we host a concert featuring works by Jewish composers impacted by the Holocaust. These concerts are being arranged by Michelle Zapf-Belanger, Section Violin, Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra. There are 3 dates available to attend this concert 10, 11, & 12 May. Make sure you buy tickets for the date that works...
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No registration fee! 1-4 PM: SATURDAY, MAY 7 SATURDAY, MAY 14 SATURDAY, MAY 21 Join Khayamiya-maker Mostafa El-Lathy and Lamis Haggag to learn about this traditional Egyptian Appliqué craft that was first associated with tent making and later transitioned to more ornamental and interior decor wall pieces. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will... |
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MHS Quilt Show and Speaker: Karen Richardson, Museum Curator, Haldimand County - “Wrapped in Secrets” Refreshments & Social to Follow Tickets: $20.00 Each. Everyone welcome! For tickets contact: Joyce Osinga - 905-317-0091 or e-mail secretary@middleportheritage.ca
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Have you always wanted to visit the Woodland Cultural Centre Museum but haven't had the chance to visit in person? Join Woodland Cultural Centre Curator, Patricia Deadman, and Associate Director, Chris Ashkewe for a virtual tour of our Museum. The museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits and interprets a collection of archaeological material, historical material culture,...
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Speaker: Dr. Christopher Dummit The May monthly meeting will remain virtual and continue our regular schedule on the third Tuesday of the month, 17 May at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be conducted on Zoom with a question and answer period following the speaker’s presentation. Attendees will be provided with the link to join meetings... |
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An online theatrical experience revisiting the 1851 North American Convention of Coloured Freemen, where past and present collide. Back by popular demand! Welcome to 1851: Spirit & Voice, a theatrical and playful revisiting of the 1851 North American Convention of Coloured Freemen. Through this work written by playwright Luke Reece, step into the world of a... The Friends of the South Grey Museum invite you to the Speakers Series 2022, developed and hosted by Barry Penhale. As someone with an interest in the Museum and its programs, you know how much we have all missed many activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, including our series of talks. We decided to welcome our... Maurice Smith, Maritime historian and former director of the Museum of the Great Lakes, will speak on "The Calvin Company Four-master Barque" about the construction of The Garden Island, an ocean-going barque. Maurice Smith (Barque2@cogeco.ca) is the author of Steamboats on the Lakes: Two Centuries of Steamboat Travel Through Ontario's Waterways (James Lorimer and Company,...
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Mel Lastman was mayor of North York for 24 years. His impact on the city was huge. DAVID NICKLE will speak on the impact of Mel Lastman on North York and on the megacity of Toronto after amalgamation in 1998. He was a long-time political journalist, covering Toronto City Politics out of Toronto Community News’... |
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FREE Are you making plans for your summer season? Join the National Trust for Historic Places Days Information Session 2 and find out how Historic Places Days can boost attendance and awareness of your heritage place. In this session we’ll cover how to get involved, extra ways to engage your site and your visitors, and...
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Please join the Society for this in-person and virtual event that is free to view. The lecture will be broadcast live via MS Teams. This lecture is being presented in support of the traveling exhibit "And in 1948, I came to Canada": The Holocaust in Six Dates on display at the Thunder Bay Museum from April 6th until June...
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Royal Train Tours of Canada in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth II Thursday, May 19 7:00-8:30 PM EST Registration link: https://bit.ly/QE2TrainTours On May 19, join the Toronto Railway Museum and Dr. Carolyn Harris for an online lecture about the Queen's tours of Canada. Carolyn will talk about the Queen's tours of Canada on railway. In...
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Robert Mazza will speak about the founding and transformation of C&C Yachts from three small sailboat builders and their common design firm to one of the most successful and well respected sailboat builders in the world. Rob Mazza is a Mechanical Engineer and Naval Architect with over forty year in the marine industry. He began as...
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Experience history as it comes to life! On May 20-22, Lamoureux Park will be the site of a celebration commemorating how Ontario began in 1784. Created and organized by the SDG Historical Society through the Cornwall Community Museum, three days of historical displays and cultural performances will fill the park. The festival will bring together... |
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Experience history as it comes to life! On May 20-22, Lamoureux Park will be the site of a celebration commemorating how Ontario began in 1784. Created and organized by the SDG Historical Society through the Cornwall Community Museum, three days of historical displays and cultural performances will fill the park. The festival will bring together... No registration fee! 1-4 PM: SATURDAY, MAY 7 SATURDAY, MAY 14 SATURDAY, MAY 21 Join Khayamiya-maker Mostafa El-Lathy and Lamis Haggag to learn about this traditional Egyptian Appliqué craft that was first associated with tent making and later transitioned to more ornamental and interior decor wall pieces. This is a hands-on workshop where participants will... |
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Experience history as it comes to life! On May 20-22, Lamoureux Park will be the site of a celebration commemorating how Ontario began in 1784. Created and organized by the SDG Historical Society through the Cornwall Community Museum, three days of historical displays and cultural performances will fill the park. The festival will bring together... |
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Thunder Bay Museum (In-Person and Virtual) Lecture: Creation of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
Thunder Bay Museum (In-Person and Virtual) Lecture: Creation of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
You are invited to join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society as Dr. Gary Polonsky presents a lecture on the creation of the Thunder Bay Community Auditorium. Dr. Gary Polonsky was born in Port Arthur, Ontario during WW2 with his first home being next to the Royalton Hotel in what is now called the Parkwood Apartments. ... Harvey Low will take a walk through time examining the Chinese population and the different Chinatowns in Toronto. Harvey is a 4th generation Chinese-Canadian with handed-down knowledge of the Chinese Community. REGISTER AFTER 1 MAY Email membership@northtorontohistoricalsociety.org and we will send you an invitation with details. You can join us on Zoom by internet or... |
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Dan Buchanan is “The History Guy of Brighton.” He is engaged in many history activities related to local and Ontario history, working from his home in Brighton, Ontario. As a guest speaker, Dan provides fascinating stories of Ontario history presented with humour and passion. See www.danbuchananhistoryguy.com. He has written three books and is going to speak... Presented by David Serafino, former publisher of the "Dalhousie Peer Magazine" Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83203427342 |
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The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to participate again this year in Doors Open Toronto, on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29, 2022. Please visit us at the historic John McKenzie House at 34 Parkview Avenue in Willowdale, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:45 p.m. Architecture Year: 1913 Style:... CFHA's biweekly winter and spring lecture series based on Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 The Canadian Friends Historical Association is excited to announce our lecture series by the chapter authors of Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 (Penn State University Press, 2021. The virtual series begins Saturday, January 15th, and will run every second Saturday. All...
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Saturday May 28th, 2022, 1:00 PM (Rain Date: May 29th) To remember and honour in a dignified and respectful way the lives of the 1511 people buried in the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital Cemetery and to acknowledge their contributions to our community. We will be gathering to do some yard work and freshen up the grounds.... |
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The Ontario Historical Society is pleased to participate again this year in Doors Open Toronto, on Saturday May 28 and Sunday May 29, 2022. Please visit us at the historic John McKenzie House at 34 Parkview Avenue in Willowdale, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with last entry at 4:45 p.m. Architecture Year: 1913 Style:...
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Free Admission Enjoy tea and pie, and visit the special demonstrations by artisans and Niagara Antique Power Association, a plant sale, and, of course, pie! Reservations are required for Pie and Beverages in Arabella's Tea Room. Make a reservation 905-834-7604 or email museum@portcolborne.ca.
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Join us this Sunday, May 29th from 2:00-6:00pm at the Sleeping Giant Brewing Company to officially kick-off our 2022 Classic Car Raffle! Check out the 1979 Firebird up close, purchase raffle tickets, and enjoy some great local food and drinks. Hope to see you there! |
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You are invited to join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for a presentation and book signing from authors John Sandlos and Arn Keeling, in partnership with the the Lakehead University Department of Geography and the Environment and the James Lorimer & Co Ltd. This will be an in-person and virtual event. This event will... |
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An in depth look at inequality, mythology, discrimination and action. The importance of history and learning while working toward reconciliation with tie-ins to work that the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society has done to highlight Dr. Bryce’s legacy, as 2022 will be the 100th anniversary of the publication of “A National Crime.” A member of...
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Join us for a virtual exhibit launch! The Culinary Historians of Canada is collaborating with the University of Guelph on their new student exhibition, Healthy, Happy, and Wholesome: Cooking and Wellness in Canadian History. The exhibition will launch tomorrow, Tuesday, May 31 at 7:30 p.m. with a discussion from some of the project partners, including our own Fiona Lucas. Book your spot... |
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“Rebels on the River: The American Revolution and New Brunswick” — Presentation by Major (Ret'd) Gary Campbell, PhD The presentation will be about the American Revolution and Sunbury County, Nova Scotia (present day New Brunswick). This is the only area that rebelled against British rule and where the rebellion was successfully suppressed. It will discuss the... |
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$25 per person A variety of sweets and savories will be served. Come in your Sunday best! Enjoy tea and an intimate tour of the Hutchinson House gardens. Call 705-743-9710 or email info@hutchinsonhouse.ca to book your spot. Advance registration required.
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