Peterborough Historical Society This month Allan Kirby, musician, and music scholar, performs and talks about how early folk ballads from the old countries, emphasizing Ireland, were adapted for their new surroundings. These unique songs and tunes generated interest from musicologist Charles Louis Seeger Jr. (Pete Seeger’s father) a professor at UCLA. Subsequently audio recordings were made by noted … Read more
A series of exclusive evenings with local businesses, a local Bakery all held at Peterborough Historical Society owned Hutchison House. Picture yourself in the cozy setting of Hutchison Houses’ Keeping Room for tea or coffee, while enjoying exciting topics of learning from local businesses and sampling some of Peterborough’s finest treats and sweets. Join us … Read more
Filmmaker Peter Blow will show his promotional film and speak about why representatives from the Temagami First Nation are officially repudiating the cultural appropriation label on Canada’s greatest fake – a timely topic of discussion on Indigenous conservation and Grey Owl’s remarkable visit to Peterborough one month before his death. The Peterborough Historical Society monthly … Read more
Jon Oldham explained the expansion and renovation of the Peterborough Museum and Archives The monthly meeting of the PHS in June took place at the Peterborough Museum and Archives, following which Jon Oldham of the PMA explained the history, planning and extent of the new PMA expansion and renovations. The original building, a centennial project … Read more
Explore the Ancient Trails of Scugog Carrying Place at PHS Public Meeting,Tuesday, November 17 Oshawa Author Grant Karcich, will discuss his book Scugog Carrying Place: A Frontier Pathway at the November 17 Public Meeting of the Peterborough Historical Society. It promises to be a fascinating follow-up to Alan Brunger’s talk in September on the Chemung … Read more
PHS Public Lecture October 21Hidden Tragedies at Inge-Va: Exploring the Archaeology of Death and Disease in a 19 Century Household Dena Doroszenko, lead archaeologist with the Ontario Heritage Trust, will be guest speaker at the PHS Public Lecture on October 21, as part of Archaeology Week in Peterborough. Dena is somewhat of a pioneer in … Read more
Author John Boyko is Guest Speaker at Historical Society Public Meeting Acclaimed author John Boyko, will be discussing his latest book, Blood and Daring: How Canada Fought the American Civil War and Forged a Nation, at the Peterborough Historical Society’s public meeting on November 19th. Since its release in May 2013, the book has received … Read more
For King, Country — and Czar: James Garvey, Hugh Nolan, and the Canadian SiberianExpeditionary Force, 1918-19 Over 60 people crowded into the basement of the Public Library on Tuesday, November 20th for the monthly meeting of the society. The guest speaker was local historian and PHS Board member Don Willcock who spoke about the little-known … Read more
Student History Awards 2011 PHS presents an award to the graduating student who achieves the highest mark in history at Secondary Schools in Peterborough and surrounding area. The award is presented at the school’s graduating ceremony. The following students received this award in 2011.St. Peter’s – Julie ReedHoly Cross – Zachary SimmondsPCVS – Claire O’ManiqueTASS … Read more
Renovations Improve Accessibility Thanks to a significant grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation and generous donations from members of the Peterborough Historical Society, Hutchison House Museum is now more accessible to people with physical disabilities. The renovations were completed in May 2010. A wheelchair accessible parking space and ramp system make it easier for people … Read more