How did an architectural style synonymous with medieval Europe become the style of choice in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century Canada? This illustrated talk will take us on a journey that begins in the Middle Ages, dips into the popular horror novels of the eighteenth century, crashes into the windswept, rocky coasts of Newfoundland and ends […]
Osgoode Museum’s Collections Officer Patrick Chisholm kicks off the Museum Talk virtual lecture series with Connecting with the Collection. Connecting with the Collection gives an introduction into collections and conservation in a community museum. It is designed to ignite interest in the stories and life cycles of objects to where they come from and how they are cared […]
Canadian and international speakers on methodology, DNA, and more, for both beginners and experienced genealogists. Featuring Thomas McEntee, Alec Ferretti, Mags Gaulden, Liane Kruger, Kathryn Lake Hogan, Donna Moughty, Gena Philibert-Ortega, John Reid, Glenn Wright. All session recordings and hand-outs will be available to attendees for 30 days after the event
8:00PM – 9:00PM EST – Haunted Campfire 9:00PM – 9:30PM EST – Q & A with Guest Overlooking the city of Halifax, Nova Scotia from the top of Citadel Hill, the Halifax Citadel’s history includes more than 150 years’ worth of ghost sightings, paranormal occurrences, and other spooky events. Join us to hear the story of the […]
A northern Ontario gold mine made Sir Harry Oakes one of the richest men in the world. His bizarre murder in the Bahamas in 1943 was considered the crime of the century. Charlotte Gray will follow her presentation by welcoming audience questions about her writing life as a best-selling author and historian. This speaker series […]