Please join us for the Society’s AGM, which will be held at the Woodstock Museum National Historic Site, meeting will begin at 6:45pm. At this meeting the 2025 Executive will be voted in, all paying members will have a chance to vote. Elaine Becker presenting To Be Continued: The Story of the Salvation Army in Woodstock...
CBMA proudly presents Canadian Cyphers: Elements of Toronto Hip-Hop, an exhibition that highlights Canada's contribution to the hip-hop genre, with a special focus on Toronto. Often overlooked due to the popularity of our neighbours to the south, Canadian hip-hop is long overdue for its flowers. Explore our audiovisual presentation and collection of iconic albums, photographs,...
Andreanne Gagnon présente une étude sur l’histoire ouvrière de Hawkesbury avec la grève d’Amoco. C’était une période mouvementée où les destins de participants engagés dans une lutte sociale pour les droits des travailleurs franco-ontariens se sont croisés.
On Saturday, February 1st, the History Symposium is proud to be offering the fourth annual Thesis Competition to students speaking on Canadian History! They are looking for candidates to compete. Up for grabs is $1000 in Scholarships! Deadline for applying is January 17th. For rules and how to apply to this competition, please visit their...
SPEAKER: Hilary Dawson – “Finding 19th-Century Black History in Toronto”. February is Black History Month, and we have invited Hilary to share her interesting and little-known stories concerning the contributions of Toronto's Black community in the 1800s. Hilary spoke to the Swansea Historical Society on a related topic more than 20 years ago, and we...
"FINDING 19th CENTURY BLACK HISTORY IN TORONTO AREA” Celebrate Black History Month with Guest Speaker Hilary J. Dawson All are welcome!
Join local author and historian, Adam Bunch as he presents his acclaimed publication, "The Toronto Book of Love" and explore Toronto's history through true tales of romance, marriage, passion, heartache, lust, and the scandalous love affairs of the early city. Learn how Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations as told by the...
At the ABHS meeting on Monday February 10 noted historian Ken Weber will discuss a number of truly interesting women who have accompanied their spouses to the peak of Canada’s political landscape and how they approached their role as prime minister’s wife in quite different ways. Several wives were supportive helpmates while some others came...
Jean-Marie Guerrier presents a virtual tour of Ottawa, exploring the impact and outstanding contributions of Black Canadians to our city. Via Zoom.
Join historian Dr. Jane McGaughey as she discusses the life and times of Colonel James FitzGibbon, one of the best-known soldiers in 19th century Upper Canada, and a familiar face to many in Toronto. Arriving in in the colony as a dashing young officer, he further earned the public's esteem for his roles in stemming...
With Giselle Jones, Social Worker, Psychotherapist Giselle will talk about exploring the additional and invisible labor of navigating the world being Black, but also the tremendous resilience and power born from both intergenerational and lived experience. She will invite and instruct how to embrace "micro moments" of mindfulness throughout the day. This is the most...
What’s new at the railway? We're getting Port Coleman underway with the lighthouse, some serious track laying and new bridges. We have new displays on club history and modelling techniques and colouring pages for the kids. You'll see over 85 years of innovation in technique from hand-crafted models to 3D printing. We use prototypical switching,...
What’s new at the railway? We're getting Port Coleman underway with the lighthouse, some serious track laying and new bridges. We have new displays on club history and modelling techniques and colouring pages for the kids. You'll see over 85 years of innovation in technique from hand-crafted models to 3D printing. We use prototypical switching,...
Le Fantasme métropolitain :L’architecture de Ross et Macdonald Conférencier: Jacques Lachapelle, Professeur responsable du pôle en environnement urbain, Université de l'Ontario français Alors qu’au début du 20e siècle, on rêve d’aménager les villes nord-américaines suivant le modèle du Paris Haussmannien, l’inéluctable logique de la promotion immobilière conduit progressivement à la création de grands immeubles multifonctionnels,...
Hello everyone! Please join us for our first Speaker Night of the year. When: Wednesday – February 19, 2025 – 7:30 PM Where: The Coach House on the Erchless Estate (corner of King and Navy) What: The story of St. Mary's Pioneer Cemetery. For those interested in Oakville history, cemeteries, and genealogical research, come hear...
What’s new at the railway? We're getting Port Coleman underway with the lighthouse, some serious track laying and new bridges. We have new displays on club history and modelling techniques and colouring pages for the kids. You'll see over 85 years of innovation in technique from hand-crafted models to 3D printing. We use prototypical switching,...
Author Jamie Bramburger recounts the horrific Christmastime Ottawa Valley train crash that took 38 lives and injured over 150. Copies of Jamie’s book will be available. Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.
Join us as we celebrate the Legend's 80th milestone, Earthstrong at the Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph. Show starts at 7pm, tickets $20. All ages. To buy tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-tribute-to-bob-marley-featuring-dr-mike-and-friends-tickets-1206944907709?aff=oddtdtcreator
From the early 1900’s through the ‘chromes’ of modern times, you are sure to find something of interest. Thousands of vintage postcards for sale in organized boxes filed by topic and geography. Hope to see you there!
The OxHS is pleased to present A Black History Month Event with Special Guest dKT Join us for an inspiring evening of spoken word and conversation as Duane Kumala-Thomas (dKT) explores the rich history and reliance of Canadians! Featuring inspired performances of: This Town of Ours: Ingersoll’s Ties to the Underground Railroad Oppression to Operation:...
4th Friday at Guelph Museums: Come out and enjoy the soulful sounds and uplifting musical performance featuring Verese Vassell-Bowen at the Guelph Museum, 52 Norfolk Street, Guelph. Show starts at 7pm. Free admission. For more information, email info@guelphblackheritage.ca
