We are going to be showing one of our pre-recorded videos touching upon First Nations & Settler history. Specifically, we are showing Aabamnigaan: Looking Forward which is the story of Nogojiwanong, now known as Peterborough County, from the 1800s and into the present. This storied tour explores both Indigenous and settler local history, a history […]
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Please join us for this half hour traditional Scottish Afternoon Tea to discover customs, traditions and etiquette of the late 1800s. Pre-registration is required. Visit https://www.ruthvenpark.ca/events
Visit us on-line at https://ruthvenpark.ca/events/ for a virtual tour of Ruthven Park National Historic Site, the home of five generations of the Thompson family from 1845 to 1993. Visit back weekly for more content including our Fun Fact Friday Historic Edition and our Thompson Tuesdays.
Each year Pioneer Heritage Day celebrates our local history and culture with performances and activities inside our three heritage buildings: 1856 Red River Frame House, 1911 Municipal Hall, and 1890s Interpretive Centre. Performances this year include a heritage fiddler, classical guitarist, Franco-Manitoban Jiggers, and First Nation Hoop Dancers and Drum Demonstration. This year Pioneer Heritage […]
Join a live Virtual Yarn Doll Craft Workshop with the Historical Museum of St. James-Assiniboia on July 10, 2021 at 2pm. Register by emailing st.jamesassiniboiamuseum@gmail.com and let us know how many craft kits you require. Pick up craft kits ahead of time at 3180 Portage Avenue.
Join us for a free virtual tour of Glanmore National Historic Site where we venture behind the scenes and peek into some of the coolest parts of our displayed collection. Give us a follow and join us on Instagram @glanmorenhs !
Join Lauren Johnson, Special Project for Historic Places Days, as she experiences a guided tour of the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village in Alberta. Learn about early Ukrainian settlement in east central Alberta as we visit some of the first homes built by Ukrainians in Alberta. Join the Instagram Live happening Saturday, July 3rd at 5PM […]
What would you do with $1000? The National Trust for Canada is giving away a total of $2000 in support of Canada Historic Places Days. As many of Canada’s historic places remain closed to the public, and social distancing measures are put in place, we’ve set up digital ways for everyone to celebrate and share […]
Since the 1st of July 1886, when the corner stone of the future Wolseley Barracks was placed, the building and its surroundings have provided a vast training area for many generations of Canadian soldiers. Beyond the military drills and parades, these grounds have served as a backdrop for celebrations of milestone events or community gatherings. […]
Meet the faces of the Huron Historic Gaol and learn about life Behind the Bars between 1841 and 1911 in this virtual Q & A on Facebook live. Submit your questions beforehand or ask them live! Saturday, July 3, 2021 is the launch day of National Historic Places Days 2021. At 11:00am ET, 1:00pm ET, […]