Canada Day celebrations!! Tours! Coloring contest ! Cash prizes!! Nakusp Rail Society merchandise for sale as well as books and documents from various Canadian railways – ie Intercolonial.
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Nazrey African Methodist Episcopal Church at the Amherstburg Freedom Museum
Amherstburg, Ontario
Built in 1848, the Nazrey A.M.E. Church was a terminus of the Underground Railroad
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Glenwood Cemetery is proud to present the latest in a series of 150th anniversary celebration events, Live at Glenwood: Stephen Bruce Medd returns to perform “If Lilacs Could Sing.” Medd is a renowned performer of historical ballads and spiritual songs. The event will take place on Sunday, July 16, from 1:30 to 3:30pm at the […]
Join us in celebrating Canada’s Historic Places Days at the Robinson Roadhouse historic site. Come enjoy a free barbeque, Tlingit and Southern Tutchone stories and games, a dance performance, site tours, and more. Bring the whole family! The Historic Sites Unit (HSU) and the Yukon Heritage Resources Board (YHRB) are pleased to welcome you to […]
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site
Peterborough, Ontario
Historic lock system
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St. Andrews Blockhouse National Historic Site
St. Andrews, New Brunswick
St. Andrews Blockhouse was built by townspeople to protect them against American privateer
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Blacksmiths Demo with Jason Duclos Experience historic metal working techniques through demonstration of keychains’ forging, making knives and other copper and iron custom creations on site in our very own blacksmiths studio. Free
Trees play a vital part in the story of the landscape and have been witness to our human history, shaping it in all sorts of ways by providing shelter, firewood and building materials. In this session you will learn several simple techniques that allow you to capture their essence as you explore their shapes and […]
The beginner rug hooking workshop will teach you to pull loops in straight rows and to create curves. Finishing techniques will be discussed so you can complete your project at home. A kit will be provided. Hooks & hoops will be available for use during the class and can be purchased for an extra cost […]
Punch needle rug hooking emerged in the early 1800’s. It is considered a distinctly North American art form. In this class we will punch a trivet with a design of your choice. Cloth backing and wool yarns will be provided and a tool and frame can be borrowed for the class. There will be an […]