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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825: 26th Annual Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Join Irish historical geographer and author Christy Roche for an exploration of the over 5\,000 year history of the Blackwater Valley. He will speak about the different civilizations that have inhabited the Valley and their cultures\, beliefs and traditions; and examine administrative\, political and population changes in the area over the centuries. \nThese events are free to attend and everyone is welcome! Come out and celebrate Irish Heritage Week with us and this year’s Grand Marshall
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-26th-annual-peterborough-st-patricks-day-parade-2/
LOCATION:Peterborough Knights of Columbus Hall\, 317 Hunter Street West\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9H 2M1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825: 26th Annual Peterborough St. Patrick's Day Parade
DESCRIPTION:Gather along George Street with your family and friends to watch Irish historical geographer and author Christy Roche lead the parade\, which has grown to include over 80 entries and 20 Irish families. Then\, head over to the Black Horse Pub for the official St. Patrick’s Day Parade after party\, featuring live Irish music from Mike MacCurdy and Jeremy James. \nThese events are free to attend and everyone is welcome! Come out and celebrate Irish Heritage Week with us and this year’s Grand Marshall
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-26th-annual-peterborough-st-patricks-day-parade/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T140000
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 - Teatime Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House\, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor; John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. During the course of this bus tour you’ll also partake in more intriguing visits. Kawartha Ancestral Research Association (KARA) is ‘a genealogy and heritage site for family historians’ researching in the region. While there\, you’ll have an opportunity to view KARA’s photography exhibit\, Descendants in Our Time\, curated for visitors for this Bicentennial year. Trent Valley Archives (TVA) will also welcome the group. TVA is an organization advocating for the preservation and accessibility of historic archives of the region\, housing more than 1000 cubic feet of ‘documents relating to the people\, events and places connected with the Trent Valley.’ This intriguing afternoon will include a view of the magnificent Peterborough Lift Lock\, a National Historic site and part of the Trent Severn Waterway. The Lift Lock represents engineering feats of the early 20th century\, as well as the immense grit of those who took part in its construction\, including grandchildren of the Peter Robinson Emigrants. \nGood to Know: This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include transportation from Market Hall and return to Holiday Inn\, entrance to museum and archives visit and a light afternoon tea-time fare. Please Note: you can visit these locations independently during your stay. Please visit their websites directly or refer to the Multi-Day & All-Week Activities listed at www.nineships1825.com for more details.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-teatime-tours/2025-08-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250808T120000
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 - Peter Robinson's Peterborough\, Downtown Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This downtown walking tour led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will paint a picture of what Peterborough looked like in Peter Robinson’s day\, which he referred to as “The Depot” in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named Peter Robinson Room at Princess Gardens for refreshments.\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, August 1\, the tour will also include a stop in Millennium Park to attend the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s unveiling of a commemorative plaque in honour of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to our region\, in combination with the 50th anniversary of the PCIC.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets to both tours cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1291580404759?aff=oddtdtcreator and here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 8: www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1297553319909?aff=oddtdtcreator Both tours are selling out quickly and will only be run twice this year\, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time\, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-teatime-tours-2-2/2025-08-08/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 - Teatime Tours
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House\, one of Peterborough’s oldest stone buildings. Initially inhabited by the town’s first resident doctor; John Hutchison provided care for some of the Peter Robinson immigrants after their arrival. During the course of this bus tour you’ll also partake in more intriguing visits. Kawartha Ancestral Research Association (KARA) is ‘a genealogy and heritage site for family historians’ researching in the region. While there\, you’ll have an opportunity to view KARA’s photography exhibit\, Descendants in Our Time\, curated for visitors for this Bicentennial year. Trent Valley Archives (TVA) will also welcome the group. TVA is an organization advocating for the preservation and accessibility of historic archives of the region\, housing more than 1000 cubic feet of ‘documents relating to the people\, events and places connected with the Trent Valley.’ This intriguing afternoon will include a view of the magnificent Peterborough Lift Lock\, a National Historic site and part of the Trent Severn Waterway. The Lift Lock represents engineering feats of the early 20th century\, as well as the immense grit of those who took part in its construction\, including grandchildren of the Peter Robinson Emigrants. \nGood to Know: This bus tour requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability. Tickets include transportation from Market Hall and return to Holiday Inn\, entrance to museum and archives visit and a light afternoon tea-time fare. Please Note: you can visit these locations independently during your stay. Please visit their websites directly or refer to the Multi-Day & All-Week Activities listed at www.nineships1825.com for more details.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-teatime-tours/2025-08-04/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 - The Story of Peterborough's First Cemetery Downtown Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This downtown walking tour\, led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock\, will tell the story of Peterborough’s first cemetery\, which was located in what is now the site of Confederation Park\, the Armouries\, and the former Peterborough Collegiate. Established in 1825 and used as a cemetery until 1854\, the grounds have had a long history which will be highlighted in detail on this tour.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets to this tour cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. The tour is selling out quickly and will only be run once this year\, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time\, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-teatime-tours-2/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T150000
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 : Heritage Fair and Welcome Hub Opening
DESCRIPTION:This event will feature a welcome from dignitaries\, traditional Irish and regional folk music\, light refreshments\, and a chance to socialize with other visitors and the organizations who will have displays at the Heritage Fair.\n\n\nThe fair is free to attend\, but we encourage you to pre-register at Eventbrite
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-bicentennial-official-opening-ceremony-irish-flag-raising-2/
LOCATION:Peterborough Knights of Columbus Hall\, 317 Hunter Street West\, Peterborough\, ON\, K9H 2M1\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T130000
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 : Bicentennial Official Opening Ceremony & Irish Flag Raising
DESCRIPTION:Our “Bicentennial Official Opening: Ceremony and Irish Flag Raising” will formally kick off our commemoration week of August 1-10 at 1pm at the Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site of Canada (220 Murray St.\, Peterborough). At the ceremony\, you’ll hear speeches from dignitaries in our local community\, from Ireland and the Irish diaspora\, along with some traditional Irish music. Following the ceremony\, a piper will lead the group across the street to the Peterborough City Hall\, where the Irish flag will be proudly raised.\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free to attend but seating in the Armouries is limited\, so pre-registration is required. You can register for this event on Eventbrite.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-bicentennial-official-opening-ceremony-irish-flag-raising/
LOCATION:Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site\, 220 Murray Street\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9H 2S8\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250801T093000
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825 - Peter Robinson's Peterborough\, Downtown Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:This downtown walking tour led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will paint a picture of what Peterborough looked like in Peter Robinson’s day\, which he referred to as “The Depot” in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named Peter Robinson Room at Princess Gardens for refreshments.\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Friday\, August 1\, the tour will also include a stop in Millennium Park to attend the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s unveiling of a commemorative plaque in honour of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to our region\, in combination with the 50th anniversary of the PCIC.\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets to both tours cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1291580404759?aff=oddtdtcreator and here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 8: www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1297553319909?aff=oddtdtcreator Both tours are selling out quickly and will only be run twice this year\, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.\n\n\n\n\n\nNOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time\, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-teatime-tours-2-2/2025-08-01/
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250530T110000
DTSTAMP:20260418T100212
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SUMMARY:Nine Ships 1825- Bicentennial Souvenir Book Launch May 30th
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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 Commerce\, Board Room\, 175 George Street\, North in Peterborough. \nNine Ships 1825 is grateful to generous sponsors\, Gary and Joanne Reamey and Paschal and Sylvia McCloskey\, the Federal Government of Canada and other wonderful financial supporters. The publishing of this book was also made possible by Robert and Julie Young\, Dr. John and Denise Lyne\, Carl and Kathryn Young and Michael Battaglia Enterprises Inc.!  Robert & Julie Young  \nHear from historian Elwood Jones about how this attractive Bicentennial Souvenir has truly been a team effort. Learn how Nine Ships 1825 had support from many local community groups to develop plans to commemorate this remarkable Irish Emigration. Meet the talented graphic designer Aaron Robitaille\, who did a wonderful job of layout and design. \nIn this Souvenir you will learn about the Peter Robinson political experiment\, which recruited 2\,024 people in 307 families to prove that it was worthwhile for the British Government of the day to fully finance an 18-month emigration from a volatile area of Ireland to a fertile area of Upper Canada\, ultimately known as the Peterborough area. \nThe central piece of this Souvenir is an alphabetical listing of all the passengers who crossed on the Nine Ships commissioned by the British Government: the Fortitude\, Resolution\, Albion\, Brunswick\, Star\, Amity\, Regulus\, Elizabeth and John Barry. This is supplemented with historical notes to help place the 1825 emigration in a context of Ireland\, ocean travel\, difficulties of travel in a migration that lasted about three months\, of which the ocean saga was one month. \nThe Souvenir contains a guide to the events taking place through this Bicentennial year of 2025 as well as details of the August 1 to 10 Bicentennial Week events. \nAfter the launch the Bicentennial Souvenir will be available online at www.nineships1825.com \, at Trent Valley Archives\, 567 Carnegie Avenue\, Peterborough and at the County of Peterborough\, 470 Water Street\, Peterborough.                                                   -30- \nContact: Elwood Jones at ejones55@cogeco.ca
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/nine-ships-1825-bicentennial-souvenir-book-launch-may-30th/
LOCATION:Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce\, Board Room\, 175 George Street\, Peterborough\, Ontario\, K9J 3G6\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T190000
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SUMMARY:Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Presentation
DESCRIPTION:A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society meeting on Friday April 11 at 7:00 p.m. at the Millbrook Legion at 9 King Street East\, Millbrook\, Ontario. The public is welcome to attend. \nThe Peter Robinson Emigration of 1825 was a landmark initiative that brought over 2\,000 Irish men\, women\, and children to Canada to “the place at the end of the rapids” which the local First Nations at that time called Nogojiwanong. This laid the foundation for what would later be called Peterborough. This unique government experiment was aimed at testing the viability of British emigration policy by covering all expenses for settlers for 18 months. Each family’s journey and experiences were meticulously documented\, providing a rich archival resource. \nTo mark the Bicentennial\, the not-for-profit organization called Nine Ships 1825 Inc. has been formed to honour this chapter in Canadian history. Named after the nine ships that carried the Irish emigrants across the Atlantic in 1825\, these ships were named: the Fortitude\, John Barry\, Resolution\, Regulus\, Albion\, Star\, Elizabeth\, Amity\, and the Brunswick. They embarked from Cobh\, County Cork\, and set sail towards what was then Lower and Upper Canada. \nCultural resource manager and historian Dennis Carter-Edwards will speak to the significance of this emigration\, outline the journey and highlight the resources available to learn more. Past President of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club\, Maureen Crowley\, and former Mayor of the Township of Selwyn\, Mary Smith\, will speak about previous commemorations of this emigration\, describe how Nine Ships 1825 was formed\, and what events all the community partners and heritage/historical groups are planning to have during 2025\, including special Bicentennial events during\nAugust 1-10\, 2025.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/peter-robinson-irish-emigration-bicentennial-presentation/
LOCATION:Millbrook Legion\, 9 King Street East\, Millbrook\, Ontario\, L0A 1G0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Nine Ships 1825":MAILTO:nineships1825@gmail.com
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