Join the GHS in a fundraiser to support the restoration of the Guelph Historical Railway Association's Passenger Coach. The GHS will match donations at the door up to $2,000. Speaker: Eric Repaci Eric Repaci from the Guelph Historical Railway Association will discuss the restoration of the coach and the fundraising efforts to get them back...

Speaker: Dr. Gil Stelter, Professor Emeritus, University of Guelph, Department of History This illustrated talk is an exploration of the largely unknown relationship between John Galt and the Six Nation’s leader, John Brant, in the events leading up to Guelph’s founding, and then the actual construction and building of the new town. Brant was the son...

Speaker: Tyler Bridge Tyler will talk about the history of the Guelph Pipe Band from its origin to present day through first hand experience and passed on aural knowledge as well as documented records of the band and its 100 year presence in the City of Guelph and surrounding communities. Tyler will cover events that...

Speaker: P. Brian Skerrett Mr. Skerrett will discuss over 150 years of the Ontario Reformatory land's history including "pre-Reformatory" years, the Reformatory's roots and ideals, and a look at the current state and potential future of this landmark property.

Speaker: Sandra Lucs In 1834, Dr. Henry Orton immigrated to Guelph, seeking to escape the English class system and attracted by the prospect of land ownership. Sandra Lucs has focused her M.A. studies on an investigation into the life of Dr. Orton. The contents of his memoirs and 85 letters written between 1834 and 1854...