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Join the Thunder Bay Museum on October 27 for our Free Public Lecture series event, A Record of Time: Chronicling McVicar Creek Through Art, with artists Betty Carpick and Julie Cosgrove. Discover how local landscapes, waterways, and handmade art materials come together to tell stories about McVicar Creek and our region’s history, whether you attend… |
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The events committee for the Oakville Historical Society is planning a tour of Dundurn Castle (Plains Rd, Hamilton) on Wednesday Nov 4, 2026. It is a morning tour at 10:30 am. This will be followed by lunch in a near by restaurant. It is a one hour tour and transportation to Dundurn will be arranged…
$11.25
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Toronto historian, author and story teller Adam Bunch opens our Heliconian history series with an evening of unusual and little- known stories from the city's past. From Yorkville's beginnings as a nineteenth-century village to the colourful history of Toronto at the time Heliconian Hall came to be, discover the surprising events, eccentric personalities, and forgotten…
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The only event of its kind in Ontario, this show and sale focuses on vintage printed material of every conceivable type. Sellers set up 80 tables piled high with all manner of old paper plus rare and antique books. Categories include pulp fiction, old advertising, concert, travel and movie posters, vintage comics, old photography, postcards,…
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4 events,As part of this season of remembrance, we invite you to experience War and Peace: Songs and Monologues. 2 Showings: 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. November 11th, 2026 Guelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris Street, Guelph Presented by Culchahworks in partnership with the Guelph Black Heritage Society and Guelph Museums. Featuring powerful music and thought-provoking storytelling, Artistic…
$30
Guest Speaker Phil Gurski, Author, Historian & former CSIS Analyst Details Among the earliest threats of invasion to stir concern in our new nation’s capital came between 1866 and 1871 as Irish-American militants launched a series of cross-border raids in an attempt to pressure Britain into granting independence to Ireland. Join Phil Gurski as he explores how… The Friends of Fort York, in partnership with the Canadian Institute for Historical Education, is pleased to host celebrated historian Dr. Alan Taylor. As geopolitical circumstances evolve, we are presented with an opportunity to emphasize the importance of learning more about the long history of relations between Canada and the United States. Join us on… As part of this season of remembrance, we invite you to experience War and Peace: Songs and Monologues. 2 Showings: 1:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. November 11th, 2026 Guelph Little Theatre, 176 Morris Street, Guelph Presented by Culchahworks in partnership with the Guelph Black Heritage Society and Guelph Museums. Featuring powerful music and thought-provoking storytelling, Artistic…
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On Saturday, November 14th, join us in the heart of Yorkville as we step into a world of history, art, and craftsmanship. Our journey begins at the iconic Bata Shoe Museum, housed within Raymond Moriyama's award-winning architectural landmark. Here, we'll uncover fascinating stories of craftsmanship, culture, and human expression before enjoying a hands-on creative experience.…
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1 event,The Oakville Historical Society is pleased to announce the speaker for our last Speaker Night of 2026, a ZOOM virtual presentation, on Thursday, November 19th, presented by Ms. Bonnie Sitter. During 1941 – 1952, approximately 40 thousand girls between the ages of 16 – 18 went to work on Canadian farms during World War II,… |
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1 event,Celebrate Give & Groove - GBHS Holiday Fundraiser Featuring Andrew Craig and Special Guests The Guelph Black Heritage Society invites you to join us on Saturday, November 21, 2026, for an evening of live music, community, and celebration at our annual Holiday Fundraiser. Featuring acclaimed musician Andrew Craig and special guest performers, this event brings…
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1 event,Come celebrate the soundtrack of the Bytown era. Join us in sharing the loggers’ songs of life in the shanties, the Irish canal workers’ ballads, love songs from the old country and songs of the English, Scottish and French. Featuring Maura Volante singer, researcher, and teacher. These songs are easy to learn—no previous musical experience required. All voices and ages… |
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1 event,Guest Speaker: Lawrence P. O’Brien, Author, Swallowing the Muskellunge Details Creating a work of historical fiction, drawn from the Ottawa-Gatineau area’s past, Lawrence O’Brien re-imagines the journey that might have been made here by the Ottawa Valley’s first Black settler, London Oxford, and his family. The resulting novel blends action, adventure… and ventures into the supernatural.… |
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'Tis the Season to Celebrate This holiday season please drop in at the OHS Offices for a "JINGLE MINGLE" Sunday - 29th of November - 2 to 5 PM An effortless way to celebrate with fellow members Enjoy Great Food, Wine & Cheer ********* P.S. We welcome you arriving with your favorite holiday treat to… |
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A fascinating look at the history of the world's only edible orchid. A history framed by the commodity chain, and culinary and cultural history. Join us for a presentation by award-winning author and University of Toronto history professor Eric Jennings. Monday, November 30 7:30 - 9:00 pm EST on Zoom Tickets on sale through Eventbrite…
$23.50
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OHS members may submit events for addition to the calendar by emailing ohs@ontariohistoricalsociety.ca.