Join the RHS as we present our September speaker on zoom, Robert O’Dell III.  Mr. O’Dell, a historian of technology, labour and business, joins us from Bloomington, Indiana, USA, and will speak about the local, national and international history and origins of government postal propaganda during the Gilded Age and Progressive Era. Tuesday, September 27,...

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Please join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for a lecture from Elder Paul Ritchie on Residential Schools and Healing.  This lecture is presented in partnership with Fort William First Nation. This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and...

The Woodland Cultural Centre is excited to announce changes in our Truth and Reconciliation Day programming! This September we will be having events for 3 weeks and we are offering our Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential to the public every Wednesday. The virtual tour video was created with local production company Thru...

“Insulin was but a means to an end,” wrote Frederick Banting. Grant Maltman, curator of Banting House in London, Ontario, will highlight insulin’s centenary, and also show that there was far more than this Nobel Prize winning discovery in Banting’s life and career: his service in both World Wars, his use of art as an...

The Woodland Cultural Centre is excited to announce changes in our Truth and Reconciliation Day programming! This September we will be having events for 3 weeks and we are offering our Virtual Tour of the Former Mohawk Institute Residential to the public every Wednesday. The virtual tour video was created with local production company Thru...

Join J. Patrick Boyer this weekend for a local author talk about Muskoka's unique development and the history of mapping the area! Copies of his new book Putting Muskoka on the Map / From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging will be available. RSVP required. Please call 705-645-4171.

Love long walks on the beach? Try a romantic boardwalk stroll along the Humber River that recounts true stories of love and loss throughout the history of Toronto. Take in the beautiful city lights at dusk with accompanying music as you listen to stories from tour host Adam Bunch, who will tell tales of heartbreaking farewells,...

Love long walks on the beach? Try a romantic boardwalk stroll along the Humber River that recounts true stories of love and loss throughout the history of Toronto. Take in the beautiful city lights at dusk with accompanying music as you listen to stories from tour host Adam Bunch, who will tell tales of heartbreaking farewells,...

Love long walks on the beach? Try a romantic boardwalk stroll along the Humber River that recounts true stories of love and loss throughout the history of Toronto. Take in the beautiful city lights at dusk with accompanying music as you listen to stories from tour host Adam Bunch, who will tell tales of heartbreaking farewells,...

Love long walks on the beach? Try a romantic boardwalk stroll along the Humber River that recounts true stories of love and loss throughout the history of Toronto. Take in the beautiful city lights at dusk with accompanying music as you listen to stories from tour host Adam Bunch, who will tell tales of heartbreaking farewells,...

When Mississaugas of the Credit ancestors arrived in southern Ontario in the late 17th century, they found themselves stewards of approximately 4 million acres of land at the western end of Lake Ontario. The erosion of their land base, a declining population, and the continual encroachment of settlers threatened the very existence of the people,...

A municipal candidates meeting hosted by the WCRA (Willowdale Central Ratepayers Association) will take place on Wednesday Oct 5th at the John McKenzie Historic House (34 Parkview Ave) from 7:00 - 9:00pm.  The meeting will feature Willowdale candidates Markus O'Brien-Fehr, Daniel Lee and Lily Cheng. The meeting will start with a moderated discussion on the key issues facing the city and our...

“The Price Of Loyalty” — Presentation by Gail Copeland I am pleased to be able to share my writing journey with you. My fourth great-grandfather was a United Empire Loyalist who left New Jersey at the age of fifteen, along with his older brother, to find land in what is now Thorold, Ontario. I'd like...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...

Come on down to the Thunder Bay Museum on October 8th, 7:00pm, and listen to the fur trade, a presentation by Dr. Daniel R. Laxer.  His book will be available for purchase for $35.00.  This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  The presentation will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...

Explore the counterculture of Queen West from ’77 to ’83 with a storytelling tour seen through the eyes of Cree Métis artists Rebecca and Kenny Baird. Delve into the history of this tumultuous and flourishing vanguard arts hub as told by the Baird siblings. You’ll hear their contributions to punk, queer, street and magazine subcultures, ground-shifting...

Social 6 p.m., Dinner 7 p.m., Prescott Golf Club The Golf Club has planned an excellent dinner for us, and our speaker, Rene Schoemaker, will talk about the Dutch immigration to our area in the 1950s. Chicken or Haddock, $35 GCHS@truespeed.ca for reservations or call 613-925-3201

A celebration of excellence in heritage conservation, honouring outstanding preservation leaders, projects, and initiatives across Ontario The Venue and Event: The Assembly Hall has been an important part of the Etobicoke Lakeshore community for over a century. Built in 1898 as part of the Mimico Lunatic Asylum (later renamed the Lakeshore Psychiatric Hospital), it was...

Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...

Culture Days 2022 is happening right now until October 16th! Each year the Thunder Bay Museum participates and offers a variety of events, such as Behind the Scenes Tours! Learn more about our other events. For Culture Days 2022, the Thunder Bay Museum is offering exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the...

Culture Days 2022 is happening right now until October 16th! Each year the Thunder Bay Museum participates and offers a variety of events, such as Behind the Scenes Tours! Learn more about our other events. For Culture Days 2022, the Thunder Bay Museum is offering exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the...

The faithful old sign at the four corners has seen better days. When Fred Moyer and his friends placed their sign at the four corners it was during Canada’s Centennial year of 1967. The population of Port Maitland was 112 inhabitants. The home computer was not even a possibility. Facts that are available on the...

Culture Days 2022 is happening right now until October 16th! Each year the Thunder Bay Museum participates and offers a variety of events, such as Behind the Scenes Tours! Learn more about our other events. For Culture Days 2022, the Thunder Bay Museum is offering exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the...

Explore over 150 years of unique architectural history in and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, delving into how architects have worked around, added to, repaired, adapted, and even relocated some of the earliest structures in the area. Tour through one of the most remarkable architectural collections in Canada, taking stock of buildings...

Culture Days 2022 is happening right now until October 16th! Each year the Thunder Bay Museum participates and offers a variety of events, such as Behind the Scenes Tours! Learn more about our other events. For Culture Days 2022, the Thunder Bay Museum is offering exclusive Behind the Scenes Tours with Museum staff in the...

Explore over 150 years of unique architectural history in and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, delving into how architects have worked around, added to, repaired, adapted, and even relocated some of the earliest structures in the area. Tour through one of the most remarkable architectural collections in Canada, taking stock of buildings...

Honouring the 68th Anniversary of Hurricane Hazel, Toronto Bell Cote Heritage Preservation, a non-profit community service organization, is organizing an exciting and thought-provoking event. Experts on the environment and climate change, on-going watershed management, flood prevention and forecasting activities, and emergency preparedness will address these topics during a community Symposium on Climate Change and Emergency...

Explore over 150 years of unique architectural history in and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, delving into how architects have worked around, added to, repaired, adapted, and even relocated some of the earliest structures in the area. Tour through one of the most remarkable architectural collections in Canada, taking stock of buildings...

Explore over 150 years of unique architectural history in and around the University of Toronto’s St. George campus, delving into how architects have worked around, added to, repaired, adapted, and even relocated some of the earliest structures in the area. Tour through one of the most remarkable architectural collections in Canada, taking stock of buildings...

Port Maitland, “On the Grand” Historical Association will hold its next membership meeting in the Disher Room of Dunnville Library on October 17 at 7:00 p.m. The guest speaker will be Jacqueline Fisher – Professional Archaeologist, BA, MA. Jacquie has been running her own company (FAC) for the last 25 years, and has worked in the Dunnville area...

October 17, 2022; 7:30 pm Home Fire Prevention Speakers: Shanyn Godward and Shelby Rowland, Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services Wallace Hall, Richmond Hill Presbyterian Church 10066 Yonge St, Richmond Hill The Richmond Hill Historical Society meets on the third Monday of each month (except July and August) at 7:30 pm in Wallace Hall at...

The Whisper on the Night Wind: ​The True History of a Wilderness Legend Professional explorer, #1 best-selling author and Norfolk County resident Adam Shoalts joins us to discuss his solo expeditions including his latest adventure and new book, The Whisper on the Night Wind: The True History of a Wilderness Legend.  This fascinating century-old tale...

OUR OCTOBER MEETING WILL BE HELD IN-PERSON. The location will be Bagnani Hall at Traill College. It is a spacious room with an HVAC system and an additional HEPA filter. “What is an Urban Park For?” A Panel Discussion on Jackson Park The discussion will examine the history of Jackson Park from its industrial origins...

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...

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On Aug. 19, 1942, in what has been called Canada's darkest day of World War II, 907 Canadians were killed and 1,946 taken prisoner in the Dieppe Raid. What happened on that day 80 years ago is personal for Jayne Poolton-Turvey, whose father Jack was taken prisoner in the raid and spent nearly three years...

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Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...

Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

In honour of the upcoming Remembrance Day, Greg Childs of London Branch will speak to us via Zoom on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30 pm about our famous Canadian war hero, Billy Bishop, who was himself descended from three proven lines of United Empire Loyalists. He is widely known as the top Canadian flying ace...

Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

Art show and sale featuring 20 local and regional artists. This is a great opportunity to discover emerging Contemporary Canadian painters. A wide variety of artwork will be on display. Jack Pine Gallery, in partnership with the Ontario Historical Society, are proud to present the Fall Art Show & Sale. This event is running Oct...

Saturday October 22, 2022, 1:00 PM (rain or shine) 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. Markers for WW1 Veterans were installed by “Last Post” in 2020. We will be gathering...

Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

Uncover cryptic tales, truths and local lore from the spirits buried in historic St. Mark's Church Cemetery in Niagara-on-the-Lake. Volunteer actors portray real people from the past buried in the cemetery and tell the audience stories of their lives. Tickets are $15 for the general public (S12 for members and $10 for enhanced members). Tickets...

Art show and sale featuring 20 local and regional artists. This is a great opportunity to discover emerging Contemporary Canadian painters. A wide variety of artwork will be on display. Jack Pine Gallery, in partnership with the Ontario Historical Society, are proud to present the Fall Art Show & Sale. This event is running Oct...

"Toronto was all bustle and excitement": The 1852 Agricultural Exhibition and the Agricultural Association of Upper Canada Another year’s Canadian National Exhibition has come and gone. But when did exhibitions become an annual tradition and who first organized them? To answer these questions, the talk will centre on the Agricultural Association of Upper Canada (founded...

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Please join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for a lecture from Eladia Smoke on Indigenous Architecture.  This will be a in-person event that is free to view.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE...

Please join us on Wednesday, October 26 at 6:30 to hear Doris Weir’s presentation on the Cold Spring’s Farm in Thamesford. The presentation will be held at the Woodstock Museum, NHS. From Doris Weir: “Mr. Harvey Beaty was a huge employer and contributor to the town of Thamesford and surrounding areas.  He started Cold Springs Farm...

Guest Speaker: Arthur Milnes, Author, Editor, Journalist, and Historian When, as a young U.S. naval officer, Jimmy Carter played a courageous role in repairing the damage from the world's first nuclear meltdown — here in the Ottawa Valley — it was the beginning of a lifelong connection with Canada for the future U.S. president. This speaker series...

The single-family houses of Toronto’s former boroughs are often thought to lack both architectural merit and heritage value. Alessandro Tersigni, researcher at the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario’s Toronto branch, will offer a different perspective on suburban homes by showcasing a project documenting over 2,000 detached houses built in North York between 1940 and 2000. REGISTER...

We are thrilled to announce the speakers and dates for the Town of York Historical Society's "Annual Author Series"! Presentations will begin promptly at 7pm and will be followed by a short question and answer period. This year, you have the option between joining us via Zoom or in-person. About this event: Dr. Funké Aladejebi...

Join J. Patrick Boyer who will speak about his book Putting Muskoka on the Map / From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging.

October 27 7:30 PM. “Covered Histories”. Victoria Lawn Underground Railroad Gravestones. Rochelle Bush and Dr. Adam Montgomery will present their work on locating graves of freedom seekers, members of the Fugitive Aid Society and others in Victoria Lawn cemetery. Rochelle Bush is a descendant of African American freedom seekers, owner of Tubman Tours Canada. She is resident historian of the Salem...

Join J. Patrick Boyer who will speak about his book Putting Muskoka on the Map / From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging.

Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto's streets before us. The walk will...

Join Niagara Bound Tours & the Ontario Black History Society for an outdoor tour of Niagara's Black History you don't want to miss! On Saturday, October 29, join us as we take an unique tour of Niagara's Black History. Led by Lezlie Harper, founder of Niagara Bound Tours and a Freedom Seeker descendant whose family...

Featuring Pat Kelly speaking about O.P.P. Police Constable Otto McClevis (1901-1971) and his enforcement experiences during prohibition. Doors open 11 a.m., AGM at 12 noon, Dinner and speaker to follow Walkerton District Knights Community Hall, 1658 Highway 9 (between Walkerton and Mildmay) Buy your tickets by October 14, 2022 - Cost: $25.00 Email for tickets:...

Join J. Patrick Boyer who will speak about his book Putting Muskoka on the Map / From Indigenous Wayfinding to Satellite Imaging.

FREE In June, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, tabled Bill C-23 proposing legislation dedicated to the designation of places of national significance or national interest, and protection of federally-owned historic places. The Bill passed first reading on June 7. Following a Gathering earlier this...

Brian Martin, author of the new book “From Underground Railroad to Rebel Refuge: Canada and the Civil War”, will speak about his latest history book project published by ECW Press.

The talk will discuss the work of young women, known as Farmerettes, who took over farm labour when the young men went off to fight in the Second World War. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the lecture will begin at 7:30 p.m.

The OHS Board of Directors is pleased to announce that the 134th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Ontario Historical Society will be hosted virtually on Wednesday November 2, 2022, at 7:00 PM EST. Please note that the AGM is for OHS members only and not open to the public. The meeting will be conducted...

“The English Language Goes To War” — Presentation by Garry Toffoli In-person and on Zoom; Register here to attend virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYvceigpz8uG9E3mvq66X0s0yuLNr-fwge8 The meeting will take place in the downstairs meeting room at St. David's Church, 49 Donlands (please note, NOT St. David's Towers at 51 Donlands). If you plan to attend in person, RSVP to Anne Neuman at anneneuman@hotmail.com or 905-888-1278. This...

Grant Maltman, the Curator of the Banting House National Historic Site of Canada in London, Ontario, will be speaking on the subject of Sir Frederick Banting: The Man You Thought You Knew. Most of us know of Sir Frederick Banting (1895-1941) as the co-discoverer of insulin, but there is much more to his story! Frederick...