Salt Rising Bread author & researcher Genevieve Bardwell will lead us in a workshop on making this unique bread. Lots of history, too! Salt rising bread is a uniquely North American bread that originated in the Appalachian region during the 1700s. This bread tradition was passed down orally through the centuries and shared across West...
CFHA's biweekly winter and spring lecture series based on Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 The Canadian Friends Historical Association is excited to announce our lecture series by the chapter authors of Quakerism in the Atlantic World, 1690-1830 (Penn State University Press, 2021. The virtual series begins Saturday, January 15th, and will run every second Saturday. All...
Understanding the West: Howland and Canada's Dream of Empire David Raymont, Past President of the York Pioneer and Historical Society The Province of Manitoba was founded in 1870. This was not an easy process for the new Dominion of Canada or the settlers, Métis and First Nations of Manitoba. What role did Sir William Howland...
In a meeting format where we can see each other, we will share our “eureka” moments. The focus is on Loyalist era history or research in your family line. Those without Loyalist ancestry are welcome to contribute something from their history. Your item could be: Discovering a bit of family history from before or after...
Join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for our annual Presidents Reception. With an abundance of caution with increasing cases of COVD-19 in Ontario the Society has determined this event has been changed to a virtual only format. We understand this may be disappointing and we do hope that other upcoming events can remain in-person. Click...
