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Archive for the ‘Heritage Events’ Category
Monday, May 6th, 2013
If its spring it must be time for another season of Doors Open Ontario. This weekend we are off to Norfolk and Richmond Hill.
Norfolk:
Along with architectural treasures such as the Lynnwood Campbell/Reid house and La Salette Historic Church, Norfolk is also showcasing its rich heritage in the Arts. Simcoe Little Theatre and Lighthouse Festival Theatre are just two of several venues that will be opening their doors to the viewing public. Click here for more details and a full list of Norfolk Doors Open venues.
Richmond Hill:
Burr House and Guild Hall, Cober-Johnson General Store and Thomas Boynton House are among the approximately 20 heritage and cultural sites participating in Richmond Hill’s Doors Open event. A full list of all the Richmond Hill sites can be found here.
Happy Touring!
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2013
Looking for something different and unique to do for Mother’s Day this year? Museums of Burlington’s Ireland House, is holding a special Mother’s Day Downton Abbey Tea & Springtime Celebration:
Celebrate Mother’s Day at Ireland House, highlighting the life and times of the women who inhabited the Historic House through the generations! Enjoy FREE ADMISSION throughout the grounds and museum, take in historic cooking, gardening and craft workshops, artisan demonstrations and other outdoor activities such as our new nature trail!
The Mother’s Day Tea will include premium tea and Edwardian refreshments such as Gougeres, savoury fig tarts, finger sandwiches, also served will be scones with cream and preserves and other sweets such as Madeira Cake, Treacle Tarts and Wellesley Fudge, among other recipes and themes inspired by Downton Abbey, all with a special surprise host from the past! Don’t miss it!
Tea Tickets: $20/Adults, Child (5-12yrs) $15, (under 5yrs free)
 Tickets for tea times must be purchased in advance. Tickets may be purchased by credit card over the telephone by calling 905-332-9888 or in person at Ireland House Museum.
         Tea runs at hourly intervals, beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Limited Spaces. Group maximum is 28 people. Â
Call to register and to purchase tickets in advance for Tea Time.
TEA TIMES: 11AM, 12NOON, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM
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Sylvia Hentz, Special Events Programmer
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Valerie Amaral, Special Events Assistant
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
Those of us immersed in the all consuming hunt for our Irish ancestors likely already know about this, but for those who may not, there is a huge movement going on right now to reconnect Ireland’s diaspora with their ancestral roots. Ireland Reaching Out has been set up as the go to resource for those researching their Irish ancestors. Along with an army of volunteer parish liaisons spread throughout the country as the main point of contact for researchers, Ireland Reaching Out has announced their first ever online Expert Ireland family history Q&A session.
While Ireland Reaching Out is hosting the event, those wishing to participate and post queries should go the Ireland Family History facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/IrelandFamilyHistory. Details about the event may be found here as well.
Please note: According to the instructions posted on Ireland Family History, the start time for the Q&A session is precisely at, or after, 13:30 (1:30) pm GMT and runs until 18:30 GMT.
If you do post a query, please consider sharing the response and/or your experience with us.
Tags: ancestral roots, expert ireland family history q&a session, FYI, ireland family history, ireland reaching out, Irish Ancestors, irish diaspora
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
“Heritage Toronto is excited to announce the launch of its 2013 Tours program!
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We will be kicking off a fantastic tour season on Sunday April 28th – and there is something for everyone!
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Many Torontonians know how great our walking tours are – we’ve been putting them on for 19 years. Heritage Toronto Tours in 2013 will be a bit different. It’s not just walking tours that we’ll be offering – we’re excited to be expanding our usual walking tour program to include bus, bike, family and boutique tours too!
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This year’s Tours program will run from the end of April until October and have 58 in total, including 26 new tours.
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You will be able to reserve a spot for our new paid and pre-registered tours via our website www.heritagetoronto.org.
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Join us on a tour – we’d love to show you some hidden gems, tell you about some fascinating stories and share with you Toronto’s amazing heritage!”
Contact Info: http://heritagetoronto.org/sample-page/contact-us/
Click here for a brochure of the 2013 Tours Program
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Thursday, April 4th, 2013
If you like pudding, then this is the event for you! The Pickering Museum Village and the Culinary Historians of Canada are presenting a workshop on ” The Pleasures of Puddings.” Learn all about the variety of traditional puddings made from ingredients available in the mid to late 1800s. Sampling is of course included!
Date: Sunday, April 7, 2013
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Location: Pickering Museum Village, Redman House Program Centre (map)
Pre-Registration Required
Register now at pickering.ca/estore.
Cost:
$30 per person, $25 for Culinary Historians of Canada members.
For more information or registration assistance, call 905.683.8401 during office hours
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Tuesday, March 26th, 2013
The Ontario Women’s History Network is holding its 22nd annual conference. This year’s theme, “Women’s Foodways: Enticing Entrees to Women’s History,” includes a visit to the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum on the Friday afternoon, as well as a visit to the Oxford County Museum School. Among the presenters will be university professors and historic cooks from Fort York, including noted author and food columnist Elizabeth Baird.
Dates:
Friday, April 5, and Saturday April 6, 2013
Location:
Elmhurst Inn and Spa,
415 Harris Street, Ingersoll:Â http://elmhurstinn.com
For more information please contact: Gail Cuthbert Brandt at: gcbrandt@uwaterloo.ca, or click on the links below.
Conference Poster: http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/user_files/users/56/event_attachments/200/ConferencePoster2013%20final.pdf
Conference Program: http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/user_files/users/56/event_attachments/200/OWHN_Conference_Program_2013%20final.pdf
Conference Registration Form: http://www.ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/user_files/users/56/event_attachments/200/ConferenceRegistrationForm2013%20final.pdf
Tags: elizabeth baird, elmhurst inn and spa, fort york historic cooks, FYI, heritage events, ingersoll, ontario women's history network 22nd annual conference, women's foodways:enticing entrees to women's history
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Wednesday, February 20th, 2013
The Coffin Ship Hannah is a documentary recounting the extraordinary tale of an Irish coffin ship, the Hannah. In 1849, while carrying Irish immigrants fleeing to Canada from Ireland’s potato famine, the Hannah struck ice off the coast of Newfoundland. The film combines dramatic re-creations of the shipwreck and the heroic survival of some of the passengers, with powerful documentary scenes involving descendants of the passengers and historians’ testimonies. The film was produced in 2011 by Galafilm, in association with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Radio-Canada.
Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Times: Doors open at 6:30 p.m. | Film screening at 7 p.m. | Discussion to follow screening at 8:45 p.m.
Location: Enoch Turner Schoolhouse,106 Trinity Street,Toronto (map)
Tickets for this special event are $10 for adults, $8 for students, seniors and Enoch Turner Schoolhouse Foundation members, and free for children 13 and under.
For more information, or to buy tickets in advance, please visit Enoch Turner Schoolhouse, call 416-327-6997 or email enochturner@heritagetrust.on.ca. Tickets will also be available at the door.
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Tuesday, February 19th, 2013
The Kensington Market Historical Society is pleased to present two distinguished speakers, each the author of an iconic book on the region: Jean Cochrane, Kensington (Boston Mills Press, 2000), and Rosemary Donegan, Spadina Avenue (Douglas & McIntyre, 1985).
Date: Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Lillian H. Smith Library, 239 College St. (at Huron), Toronto (map)
Admission to this event is *free*.
Light refreshments will be served.
Please visit the Kensington Market Historical Society’s website for more information: http://www.kmhs.ca/
The  full announcement may be viewed at: http://kmhs.weebly.com/uploads/1/6/9/7/16976904/kmhs-inaugevent-20130320.pdf
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Friday, February 15th, 2013
Do you have old postcards, photographs or letters in your home or cottage? During Heritage Week, the Trent Valley Archives will host an event to which you can bring old newspapers, books and memorabilia such as military and commercial collectibles. This is your chance to learn more about what makes these items worth saving. Specialists will give advice on how to preserve these documents and to ensure their long-term usefulness and attractiveness.
Date: Monday, February 18, 2013
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Trent Valley Archives, 567 Carnegie Avenue, Peterborough (map)
Making a reservation is recommended by calling 705-745-4404 or emailing Heather at: admin@trentvalleyarchives.com.
For more information visit the Trent Valley Archives website at: http://www.trentvalleyarchives.com/
Want to find out about other Heritage Events around Ontario? Check out the Ontario Heritage Trust website at: http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Home.aspx
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