This year, the Town of York Historical Society’s Annual Fundraiser will take place on a new date, May 1, 2025, to celebrate the City of Toronto’s 191st Birthday, ahead of Museum month. After its colonial establishment in 1793, the Town of York was incorporated on March 6, 1834 as the City of Toronto marking its...
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Join us on May 2 for a guided tour of equipment and artefacts related to more than 180 years of firefighting in Bytown and Ottawa! Where: The Bytown Fire Brigade Historical Society Unit 1, 2880 Sheffield Road, Ottawa, ON, K1B 1A4 When: Friday, May 2, 2 p.m.-3 p.m. (Get-together afterward at the nearby Tim Horton’s... |
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Note: Event is sold out (April 14, 2025) In 1840 the Duchess of Bedford introduced the custom of having a light snack in the afternoon to tide her over as dinner was served very late. The habit spread throughout the aristocracy and quickly developed into a more substantial repast. Join us for “Afternoon Tea at...
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Paul Langan is going to tell us about the legend of Orval Shaw—The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery. We often hear fragments of stories and myths. Paul has done the research. He is going to talk about the process of collecting information for historical books and about how this booklet came together. Orval Shaw never killed... |
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Following the success of our May 6th Halton Hills CDLT workshop, the Halton Black History Awareness Society (HBHAS) is looking forward to it’s 2nd Halton Hills Cultural Dynamics Leadership Training (CDLT) Workshop on Thursday May 22nd at our Halton Hills Cultural Centre. This Halton Region free program will enhance your leadership skills while equipping you... |
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Visit the Ontario Historical Society and the historic John McKenzie House during 2025 Doors Open Toronto. Visitors will have the chance to explore the historic house and headquarters of the OHS, and learn how the historic building was saved by the community, and still functions as an active community space to this day. The John...
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The Canada Black Music Archives is shining a light on the untold stories of over 20 of Ontario’s Black Canadian artists. B’Lack Then: Muted Melodies opens May 22nd at the Archives of Ontario (AO), located at York University. This exhibition will explore the hidden histories of foundational Canadian music figures through a collection of vinyl’s,...
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The Coptic Museum of Canada celebrates its Silver Jubilee and joyously invites you to journey through time to experience the blossoming of Coptic cultures, art, and faith practices! We will experience Coptic life in Canada’s vibrant cultural mosaic, stretching from our roots in ancient Egypt to the interwoven diversity now seeded throughout Canada. Experience and Explore... COPTIC... |
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The special Bicentennial Souvenir, a book produced by Nine Ships 1825, is an attractive, informative and welcome addition to our understanding of the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration of 1825. The public is invited to attend the Launch of this Bicentennial Souvenir book on May 30th at 11:00 am at the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of... |
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We will meet at the United Church street parking lot at 10:15 a.m. If you need a ride or if you are driving directly to Oakville please let Anne Byard know at (905) 814-5958 or cell (416) 799-6223 If you wish to have lunch together after the tour please register with Anne. Anne has booked The Kings Arms,...
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