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Archive for October, 2012
Monday, October 22nd, 2012
As part of their Special and Distinguished Speakers Series, the Humanities Research Group at the University of Windsor has 3 outstanding lectures coming up in early November:
1.
- Topic: Tecumseh and the Quest for a Native Homeland
- Speaker: Author and Historian, Sandy Antal
- Topic: The Impact of the War of 1812 on the Native Tribes, particularly on the Moravian Delaware of Fairfield.
- Speaker: Daryl Stonefish, Member of the Moravian Tribe
- Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2012
- Time: 4:00pm
- Location: McPherson Lounge, Alumni Hall and Conference Centre (Map)
2.
- Topic: The Civil War of 1812 in the Detroit River Valley
- Speaker: Alan Taylor, University of California Davis
- Date: Thursday, November 8, 2012
- Time: 7:00pm
- Location: Freed Orman Centre, Assumption University Building (Map)
3.
- Topic: Constitutions: the Struggle for North America during the 1780s and 1790s
- Speaker: Alan Taylor, University of California Davis
- Date: Friday, November 9, 2012
- Time: 10:00 am
- Location: Freed Orman Centre, Assumption University Building (Map)
Contact Information:
Yvette Bulmer
ymebulm@uwindsor.ca
(519)253-3000 ext.3508
For complete information on these and other University of Windsor lectures and events, please consult their website: http://www.uwindsor.ca/hrg/Â
You will find the Upcoming Events Calendar on the bottom right of the page.
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Sunday, October 21st, 2012
The Waterdown East-Flamborough Heritage Society’s 22nd Annual Book Fair and Seminar is fast approaching.
Date: Saturday, November 10th, 2012
Times: 9:30 am – 3:00 pm, the Seminar begins at 10: 30 am.
Location: Fellowship Hall, St. James United Church, 306 Parkside Drive, Waterdown  (Map to Book Fair)
Seminar Topic: “The Importance of the Battle of Stoney Creek.”
Speaker: James E. Elliott, author of Strange Fatality: The Battle of Stoney Creek.
Admission for the Seminar is $5. Â Reservations will be taken up to November 5th. Â Fee payable at the Door.
For more information on the Book Sale, Seminar, and placing your reservation, you may Contact the WEFHS by:
Email:Â wefhs@hpl.ca
Phone: 905-540-5161
website:Â www.wefhs.myhamilton.ca
Tags: 22nd annual book sale, heritage event, James E. Elliott, seminar, the importance of the battle of Stoney Creek, Waterdown East-Flamborough Heritage Society Posted in FYI, Heritage Events | No Comments »
Friday, October 19th, 2012
On November 25th, the York Regency Society is hosting another event at Toronto’s First Post Office. This will feature a Christmas Card Party, Lecture and Tea. The topic for this month’s lecture is, “An introduction to the Regency: what is it, and why does it matter?” by Karen Millyard.Â
Admission for the lecture, meeting, card-writing party and holiday tea on November 25 is $20. This event is open to the general public: you do not need to be a member of the YRS to attend. However, space is limited, and York Regency Society members do receive priority. Tickets must be reserved ahead of time; please book early to prevent disappointment.
For more details on the Christmas Card Party, Lecture, Tea and how to obtain tickets, follow this link to the DanceWeavers website.
The last York Regency Society event sold out, so if you are interested in attending this event, check it out sooner rather than later.
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Monday, October 15th, 2012
Today’s heritage photo is of:
Paddy’s Market, Cork City, Ireland, c.1900

Source
National Library of Ireland
Tags: c.1900, Cork City, heritage photos, Ireland, National Library of Ireland, Paddy's Market Posted in Heritage Photo of the Day | No Comments »
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