Events Calendar

Join us for a program in the galleries once a month when we discuss the life and times of a famous or infamous person or event from the past. Free admission. No reservations required.  

Don’t miss your opportunity to register for the Buxton History and Genealogy Conference. This year’s conference, part of the 100th anniversary Buxton Homecoming celebration, will take place on Friday, September 1st, 9:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. at the Buxton National Historic Site. Registration fee of $40 includes hot lunch. PROGRAM: --Morning Coffee and registration available from 9:00....

Primrose Hill Manor, locally know as the Doctor's House, is open for guided tours. This 1880's heritage landmark property is one of the most significant heritage properties in all of Kawartha Lakes. Come explore the attic, the basement and everything in between. Just 90 minutes north east of Toronto. The tour is $20 per person and...

Prelude to Brandywine: Loyalists, Hessians, the Battle of Cooch's Bridge, and a Fateful Council of War” — Presentation by Joshua Loper On Zoom (virtual-only): Register here. The Battle of Brandywine, fought just outside of Philadelphia on September 11, 1777, resulted in an overarching British victory and the conquest of the rebel seat of government. More troops...

Join us on September 7th for the first evening presentation of our Annual Fall Author's Series! David Raymont will present on his editorial review of William Harrison's Memoirs that focus on the true story of the Richmond Hill Murders of 1843; the historic event that would later inspire Margaret Atwood's novel, "Alias Grace." By focusing...

Join our special guest and learn about the intricacies of cursive handwriting! Join special guest, Edda Manley, Handwriting Analyst & Cursive Writing Educator, as she introduces you to the benefits of cursive handwriting and its evolution in this one-of-a-kind presentation. She guarantees you will never look at handwriting the same way again. All materials will...

Guest speaker: Peter Atkinson, Author, Gord Atkinson: "Ottawa's Oldest Teenager" A generation of teens anxiously tuned into CFRA every week to hear Peter's father spin the latest hits and introduce the young rock and roll fans to the hottest new musicians. Gord Atkinson helped launch the careers of performers like Rich Little, Paul Anka, and...

Primrose Hill Manor, locally know as the Doctor's House, is open for guided tours. This 1880's heritage landmark property is one of the most significant heritage properties in all of Kawartha Lakes. Come explore the attic, the basement and everything in between. Just 90 minutes north east of Toronto. The tour is $20 per person and...

Primrose Hill Manor, locally know as the Doctor's House, is open for guided tours. This 1880's heritage landmark property is one of the most significant heritage properties in all of Kawartha Lakes. Come explore the attic, the basement and everything in between. Just 90 minutes north east of Toronto. The tour is $20 per person and...

Départ : 14h Sortie nord de l’arrêt du train GO à Exhibition, au bout de la rue Atlantic Guides: Chantal Smieliauskas et Brigitte La Flair Liberty Village est un quartier en perpétuelle évolution. Les usines et les prisons aujourd'hui fermées ont d'abord accueilli des communautés artistiques, puis sous la pression, des promoteurs, des entreprises créatives dans les secteurs des médias, de la...

Jump on this last chance to see Gone Fishin’ and hear from the collector behind it all, Donald Stokes. In this talk, he will be speaking to his years of collecting pieces of Canada’s fishing history. Questions are encouraged and you are invited to bring your own fishing gear to learn some tips and tricks! Presenter Bio:...

The meeting place will be the George Kennedy Mural, Mill & Back Streets, Georgetown.

On Saturday, September 16, join us at 11:30 am as we unveil Look. Listen. Live. rail safety decals at the Mini Train crossing in Roundhouse Park. Decals are being unveiled across the country to remind pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists to exercise caution at rail crossings. Celebrate the launch of Rail Safety Week 2023 with museum...

The St. Lawrence Branch UELAC will be hosting its annual Charter Night Banquet on September 16th at St. Matthew’s Presbyterian Church, 15 Memorial Square, Ingleside. Social hour will begin at 5:00pm and the meal will be served at 6:00pm. It will be a ham supper with all the fixings and will feature a presentation by Roy...

"Valiant Amazing: The Elizabeth Beard Story" by Andrew MacLean Elizabeth Beard was a young Loyalist woman from Philadelphia who ultimately fought alongside her soldier husband during the Revolution. She was with him on a ship which was attacked, and she manned the cannon, tearing off parts of her dress to use as wadding. After that...

In October and November 1923, the Williams Treaties were signed by the governments of Canada and by seven First Nations of the Chippewa of Lake Simcoe and the Mississauga of the north shore of Lake Ontario. September’s Local History Speaker Series welcomes Dave Mowat, Chief, Alderville First Nation, who will speak about the 1923 Williams...

Join Mississauga South Historical Society on Tuesday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. for a presentation of Memories of Clarke Hall with Historian Richard Collins. This presentation explores the history of Clarke Memorial Hall and the generations of organizations, events, residents, and celebrations that have been hosted at this iconic landmark over the last 100 years. First opened on...

At age 18, Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, undertook the first Royal Tour to Canada. Among his stops in Canada West were Cobourg, Hiawatha First Nation, Peterborough and Port Hope. The community of Cobourg provided elaborate entertainment for the Prince at the official opening of the architecturally stunning Victoria Hall. George Parker, an expert in...

Speakers: Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark Norman McMullen and Kevin Dark will talk about their trip to London, England for the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla. All are welcome to attend. Bring a friend or two! Guest Fee $5.00. Yearly memberships are available at $40.00 for Family and $25.00 for Individuals....

Despite their proximity to Kingston, Wolfe Islanders have long prided themselves on the distinctiveness of their island culture. Professor Anastasia Riehl, a linguist at Queen’s, will report on her research into “Box Socials and Chicken Suppers: Learning about life and language on Wolfe Island”.  For the Zoom link, please email kingstonhs@gmail.com before 6 p.m. on the...

The Mariposa Arts Theatre Foundation (MAT) turned 50 in 2020! MAT has provided exciting and innovative theatre and film productions to our community. It has inspired and nurtured homegrown talent, volunteers and audience members of all ages. John Chris Newton, a 30-year member of MAT for his talk: Mariposa Arts Theatre: 50 Years. Chris will...

Conférencière : Lyse Hébert PhD, Professeure agrégée au Collège universitaire Glendon. Traductologue et traductrice L’histoire nous a laissé de Jérôme un portrait à la fois précis et fragmentaire. Précis parce que certains de ses écrits --surtout des lettres et des préfaces à ses traductions et textes exégétiques-- sont extrêmement révélateurs du personnage, notamment de ses rapports...

Presented by Adam Montgomery Lectures are $10 for the general public or free for members of the Niagara Historical Society. Call to reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Hilary Bates Neary, "Lewis Champion Chambers: A Black American missionary in London, Canada West, 1860-63." Come hear Hilary, historian/researcher/author, discuss her book on Chambers, and specifically his influence on London's Black community through his ministry at the British Methodist Episcopal (BME) Church, Thames Street, London (now located at Fanshawe Pioneer Village). The speaker programme for the London...

The Historical Society returns to in-person meetings at the Museum with Port Dalhousie historian Nancy Cameron's illustrated talk about the crucial role played by horses (and mules) in the operation of the First and Second Welland Canals. Doors open at 7:00 p.m., a brief Society meeting starts at 7:30 p.m., lecture follows immediately after that...

On Wednesday, August 7, 1968, an event occurred on the Humber River that resonates in the Warren Park community to this day, 52 years later! That event made the front page of the citywide newspapers. The Globe and Mail trumpeted the headline ‘Four girls, dog, wade into deep troubles’ – the front page of the...

Ron Brown’s latest book, Top 170 Unusual Things to See in Ontario, was newly released and expanded in 2022. Using the book as a starting point, this illustrated lecture will explore some of Ontario’s most unusual features and landscapes including such phenomena as The Screaming Heads, Guelph’s “Notre Dame”, Toronto’s Graffiti Alleys, and its “Luminous...

Location: The Toronto Carrying Place portage route Time: 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023 Annual Governor Simcoe Walking Tour, 9:30 am and 1:00 pm, Sat. Sept. 23, 2023: 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...

Admission is by donation to the Mattawa Food Bank. Special Unveiling of a New Exhibit at 1 p.m. The Story of Mayor Dr. Monestime and the launch of two new exciting projects! As we get ready to celebrate our 40th Anniversary and The Stories She Tells. Come visit us! Cookies & Coffee generously provided by the Legion.

Nelles Manor Museum is participating in the historic downtown Grimsby Arts Walk. Throughout the day Lakeside Pumphouse Artists’ Association will be having their show and sale on the front lawn of the Manor. Members will be demonstrating plein air painting. Fiddlers all day long. In the morning the Niagara Old Tyme Fiddlers will delight the...

Join the Monestime-Belter family and Paul Mackey, our Board of Directors, the Hon. MPP Vic Fedeli, and Mayor Raymond Belanger , for this special rededication of a new exhibit honouring Mayor Dr. Monestime. This rededication will begin at 1 pm. Admission to the Museum is a donation to the Mattawa Food Bank. Please join us...

The next Kingston and District Branch meeting will be held Saturday, September 23 at 1:00 p.m., either in-person at St. Paul’s Church Hall or via Zoom. Richard Parry will be speaking on The History of the Heritage Cemetery and it’s Associated Churches. If you are unable to join in person, join in by Zoom at this...

The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society presents Walking Tours with historian and Beach Metro News columnist Gene Domagala. Celebrating the 170th anniversary of the Cemetery and St. John's Norway Anglican Church. Meet at 1:00 p.m. at the northwest corner of Woodbine and Kingston Road.

Join us for a program in the galleries once a month when we discuss the life and times of a famous or infamous person or event from the past. Free admission. No reservations required.  

This will be an in-person event that is free to view.  The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in person. It will also be recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date.   CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE WEBINAR   Stephanie Pesheau, C.E.T., is the Northern Regional Director for the...

The Canadian Business History Association would like to invite you for a special virtual event on September 27 from 2-3PM (EST). Our guest speaker is Ryan Manucha, the author of Booze, Cigarettes, and Constitutional Dust-Ups: Canada’s Quest for Interprovincial Free Trade. The Talk will be hosted by our President, Joe Martin. To sign up please click here...

Guest speaker: Jim Stone, Author, "Grand Chief Constant Pinesi: Fighting a Losing Battle" Grand Chief Pierre-Louis Constant Pinesi (1768-1834) witnessed great and tragic changes during his lifetime. The traditional land upon which Chief Pinesi's family gathered, hunted, fished, and trapped is where the Nation's Capital is situated today — before those ancient and crucial livelihoods collapsed...

Author Scott Kennedy will take us on a journey through the history of Hogg’s Hollow and York Mills from its beginnings to the present day in this illustrated presentation. Along the way we will discover early pioneers and the farms they established, how St. John’s Anglican Church welcomed its first worshippers over 200 years ago,...

The Beach & East Toronto Historical Society, in Partnership with The Beaches Sandbox, presents Canadian Golf Historian Ian Murray with Paul Nicosia: The 130 year History of an East Toronto House and its Remarkable Family of Stonecutters and Professional Golfers.

On September 28, 2023, the Thunder Bay Museum will be hosting "Our Thunder Gay: Belonging in the Bay" from 7 PM to 9 PM.  This will be an in-person event that will be recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at a later date.  Description: This is a free-to-attend event with coffee/tea and light snacks provided. The evening will...

All are welcome to the launch event for Relic Linear Park! Mark your calendars for September 29 at 5 pm, when we’ll be celebrating the completion of the first part of a new linear park system for Ward 10. Join us at the park’s new Southern Gateway at Queen and Simcoe, beside Campbell House Museum...

Heritage Ottawa is delighted to be offering our popular heritage field trip. The day-long coach tour to historic Brockville via Prescott includes three heritage stops plus commentary by experienced and knowledgeable tour guide David Jeanes on 15 other heritage sites along the way, particularly along the picturesque Highway 2. SPACE IS LIMITED, SO PRE-REGISTER SOON! WHEN:...