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Archive for December, 2012
Saturday, December 8th, 2012
Last week there was an article about current OGS activities regarding the registration of cemeteries across the province.
We have an update.
This week we sent to the Registrar the lists of unregistered cemeteries for the counties of Cochrane, Dundas and Durham so that they can be registered and protected.
Many thanks to all of the volunteers who have worked so hard to prepare these lists.
Tags: cochrane, dundas, durham, FYI, lists to registrar, unregistered cemeteries, update
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Saturday, December 8th, 2012
As we get rather busy this time of year, here are some reminders for a few upcoming OGS Branch meetings:
Lambton Branch Meeting
Date: Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: LDS Church, 1400 Murphy Rd., Sarnia (map)
Topic: Surprises in my research
Speakers: Members and Friends
Contact Info: http://www.ogs.on.ca/lambton/index.html
Sault & District Meeting
Date: Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Time: 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Location: Rosedale Public School, 80 Chappel Ave., Sault Ste. Marie, ON. (map)
Topic: Brief Business Meeting; Meet Researchers; Q&A; Guest Speaker
Contact Info: http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~onogsssm/
Niagara Peninsula Branch General Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 13, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Thorold Public Library, Chestnut Hall, 14 Ormond St. North, Thorold, Ontario (map)
Topic: Annual Show and Tell, Business Meeting and Elections
For those who can’t make the meeting and can be online – We would like for you to be involved as well. If you have anything you would like to share, please let us know by emailing the branch at niagara@ogs.on.ca and we will make arrangements for you to stream into us.
Contact Info: http://www.ogs.on.ca/niagara/
Waterloo Region Branch General Meeting
Date: Thursday, December 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: 10 Lorraine Ave (corner of River Road) Kitchener (map)
Topic: Bring an Ancestor’s Picture Night + It’s election night!
The executive really need some help. We’re not scary! Give it a try! Only 5 meetings a year! Be a member at large and come join us!
REFRESHMENTS!
Join us for some heritage cake, cookies and apple cider!
Contact Info: http://www.waterlooogs.ca/contact_us.htm
Kent Branch Meeting
Date: Friday, December 14, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: St. Andrews Residence, 99 Park Street, Chatham (map)
Topic: Christmas Traditions – Please join us to share Christmas treats and your Christmas memories or your ancestor’s traditions.
Everyone Welcome!
Contact Info: http://ogs.on.ca/kent/
Ottawa Branch Meeting
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: City of Ottawa Archives, Room 115, 100 Tallwood Drive, K2G 4R7 (map)
Topic: Perils and Petticoats: Exceptional Women of the War of 1812
Everyone is welcome.
Please arrive by 1:00 p.m. for free refreshments and a chat time (networking)
Contact Info: http://ogsottawa.on.ca/
Note: This meeting may be simulcast for members who can’t join us in person. We will be using Live Meeting 2007 which is compatible with Windows PCs. Use this link for information on how to connect. Then connect to the meeting room itself at: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/genealogicalstudies/join?id=OttawaOGSMeeting&role=attend&pw=MembersDec2011
Tags: branch meetings, Kent Branch, lambton branch, niagara peninsula branch, Ottawa Branch, reminder, sault & district, Waterloo Region
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Friday, December 7th, 2012
Ring in the New Year Scottish style by attending one of the various Hogmanay events happening around the province.
Our first stop is at Gibson House in North York for a Hogmanay Dinner.
“Gather at the historic Gibson House for a special evening inspired by the traditions of Hogmanay. Share a scrumptious dinner with familiar and new friends. Be lulled by the fire, and moved by the music. Take an imagined journey through story and drama to a New Year of another time. As the evening closes, come together with us to welcome our First Footer, celebrate our 2012 season and bring luck and best wishes to Gibson House Museum for 2013.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $44.25 plus tax per person.
Date: Saturday, December 29, & Sunday, December 30, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Gibson House, 5172 Yonge Street, just north of the North York Centre Subway Stop, North York
Click here for directions around the construction
Paid parking in the area
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-395-7432
email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Our next stop is at Mackenzie House in Toronto.
“Enjoy an evening of Scottish music and foods at this traditional celebration of the New Year. The decorated house will be illuminated by gas and candlelight. Musicians Gin Lane will perform.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment are required. Admission: $22.50 plus tax. Please call 416-392-6915 for further details.
Date: Friday, December 28, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street, Toronto
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-392-6915
email: machouse@toronto.ca
Scottish Society of Ottawa Inaugural Event and Hogmanay Celebration
Our final stop for this round is the nation’s capital for the biggest Hogmanay celebration and the official kick off of the Scottish Society of Ottawa. This inaugural event captures the spirit of the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Celebrations, complete with fireworks, bagpipes, highland dancers, and of course, a wee bit of Scotch-tasting to ward off the evening chill. Being in Ottawa, this Hognamany celebration will also include a distinct Canadian flavour:
“Music will come from local folkies Ecosse, Celtic fusion Cape Breton-style from Sprag Session and surprise special guest headline act, whose identity we’ll release closer to the big night. We’ll also have the Sons of Scotland and Glengarry pipe bands, the McCulloch step dancers and the Katharine Robinson Dancers.”
Date: Monday, December 31, 2012
Time: 5:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location: Ottawa City Hall (Outside at Marion Dewar Park)
Contact Info: http://www.thescottishsocietyofottawa.com/
Free Admission
Lang may your lum reek!
Tags: celebrations, city hall, gibson house, hogmanay, hogmanay celebrations, inaugural event, mackenzie house, new year, north york, ottawa, scottish society of ottawa, Toronto
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
Mackenzie House marks the 175th anniversary of the Upper Canada Rebellion with the presentation of Fight and Flight! – A Rebel Evening of Music, Storytelling and a new Exhibit.
“December marks the 175th anniversary of the Upper Canadian Rebellion. This date saw the defeat of the rebels at Montgomery’s Tavern. Join us and listen to the rousing music of Canadian singer-songwriter Mike Ford and the suspenseful tale of Mackenzie’s escape from Toronto. Enjoy warm cider and baked treats.”
Pre-registration is required $22.50 plus tax.
Date: Friday, December 7, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Location: Mackenzie House, 82 Bond Street, Toronto. (map)
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-392-6915
email: machouse@toronto.ca
Exhibit
While you are enjoying the evening of Rebel Music and Storytelling, don’t forget to check Mackenzie House’s new exhibit, Road to Rebellion:
“This new exhibit examines the personalities on both sides of the conflict: Sir Francis Bond Head’s government, determined to preserve the status quo; William Lyon Mackenzie and the Reformers, equally determined to force change. Over twenty years after the War of 1812 had ended, what defined a Canadian patriot? Was it unswerving loyalty to England – or striving for a more independent Canada?”
Included with admission.
Exhibit opens on December 7th.
Tags: fight or flight - a rebel evening of music and storytelling, heritage event, mackenzie house, new exhibit, road to rebellion, upper canada rebellion
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2012
So far we have covered plenty of historic and heritage sites that offer a glimpse into early settler, Victorian and even Edwardian Christmas traditions. Today’s festive heritage event covers the Regency period.
Discover how our Regency era ancestors celebrated the festive season at Todmorden Mills’ Regency Christmas in the Valley.
“Our early 19th-century historic homes are decorated traditionally for the season with real evergreen garlands as well as the “kissing bough” hanging in the Helliwell parlour, complete with apples, candles and mistletoe. Sample period festive desserts such as “Whim-Wham” and “Hedgehog Tipsy Cake.” Families can make Regency-style Christmas decorations as a take-home craft.”
Adults $5.31; Children $2; Youth/Seniors $3 (plus tax).
Dates & Times:
- Sunday, December 9th, 16th, and 23rd, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Monday, December 24th, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Thursday, December 27th to Sunday, December 30th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
- Monday, December 31st, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
- Wednesday, January 2nd to Sunday, January 6th, from 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Location: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Bottom of Pottery Road, East of the Bayview Extension, West of Broadview Avenue. (map)
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-396-2819
email: todmorden@toronto.ca
Holiday Treats from the Past
As part of their Cast Iron Chef historic workshop series, Todmorden Mills is giving you the opportunity to create some of your own Regency era Christmas goodies.
“Prepare and sample tasty Christmas treats on the open-hearth of our Regency Cottage. Based upon authentic 19th-century recipes, these treats will surprise and delight the contemporary palate!”
Pre-registration is required. Adult: $20; Children over 8 years: $15 (plus tax).
Date: Saturday, December 15, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Location: Todmorden Mills Heritage Site, 67 Pottery Road, Bottom of Pottery Road, East of the Bayview Extension, West of Broadview Avenue. (map)
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-396-2819
email: todmorden@toronto.ca
Tags: christmas in the valley, festive heritage events, holiday treats from the past, todmorden mills historic site
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Tuesday, December 4th, 2012
To mark the 175th Anniversary of the 1837 rebellion of Upper Canada, Gibson House is presenting two lectures:
A Rebel Evening with Storyteller Bruce Carmody
“Currents of discontent and rebellion are sweeping through the concession roads, farms and inns of Upper Canada. Join rebel leader David Gibson, recreated by master storyteller Bruce Carmody, as he expounds on the ideas and issues fueling the reformers. A farmhouse supper will be served.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. $40 plus tax.
Date: Saturday, December 8, 2012
Time: 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Location: Gibson House, 5172 Yonge Street just north of the North York Centre Subway Stop. (map)
Click here for directions for getting around the construction.
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-395-7432
email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Rebellious Women: Teaspoons Raised
“Discover history through the perspective of three women whose lives were touched by the events of the 1837 Rebellion. Join Adrianna Prosser as she portrays Mrs. Gibson, and her guests Mrs. Cummer and Mrs. Sheppard, as they gather for tea in 1851. Includes a Scottish tea in the historic rooms of the Gibson farmhouse.”
Pre-registration and pre-payment required. Call 416-395-7432 to register. $27.50 plus tax.
Date: Sunday, December 9, 2012
Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:
Location: Gibson House, 5172 Yonge Street just north of the North York Centre Subway Stop. (map)
Click here for directions for getting around the construction.
Contact Info:
Phone: 416-395-7432
email: gibsonhouse@toronto.ca
Tags: a rebel evening with storyteller bruce carmody, adrianna prosser, gibson house, heritage events, rebellious women: teaspoons raised
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