Toronto: History Matters Lecture Series

Reprinted from Activehistory.ca

History Matters Lecture Series

The Toronto Public Library Presents: Programs for the constantly curious…

History Matters

Connect with Toronto historians at these lively lectures showcasing current research on Toronto’s past and discover some of the surprising ways history matters to everyone in our city today.

Making the Scene in 1960s Yorkville
Stuart Henderson
Tues. Sept. 14, 2 pm
Yorkville Branch
22 Yorkville Ave. 416-393-7660

I’ll Drink to That: Booze in Hogtown
Craig Heron
Tues. Sept. 28, 7 pm
Annette Street Branch
145 Annette St. 416-393-7692

A Public Technology: The Building of Toronto’s Yonge Street Subway
Jay Young
Thurs. Oct. 14, 7 pm
Beaches Branch
2161 Queen St. E. 416-393-7703

Isolating Undesirables: Prisons, Pollution and Homelessness in Toronto’s Don River Valley, 1860-1932
Jennifer Bonnell
Thurs. Oct. 14, 7 pm
Bendale Branch
1515 Danforth Rd. 416-396-8910

Keeping the City Clean: Portuguese Women in Toronto’s Cleaning Industry, 1970-1990

Susana Miranda

Thurs. Oct. 21, 7 pm
Bloor/Gladstone Branch
1101 Bloor St. W. 416-393-7674

Locating Parkdale’s Mad History: Back Wards to Back Streets, 1980-2010
Megan Davies and David Reville
Thurs. Nov. 4, 7 pm
Parkdale Branch
1303 Queen St. W. 416-393-7686

Organized by the Toronto Public Library, with the assistance of Dr. Lisa Rumiel, SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellow, McMaster University

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Summer Events at Ontario Heritage Trust Properties

Check out the listings for events put on at Ontario Heritage Trust Properties for the rest of the summer.

They include a ghost walk, exploring the world of Beatrix Potter as well as family day.

Heritage Centre Wellington: Heritage Lecture Series 2010

Heritage Centre Wellingto Presents a Heritage Lecture Series:

January 1 - Taking Charge: Citizens Heritage Involvement

with Robert Shipley PhD, MA, BADr. Shipley is an Assistant Professor and Director of theHeritage Resource Centre at the University of Waterloo

TheHRC is actively involved in consulting in the broad field ofnatural and human heritage planning and management. Dr.Shipley has been asked to consult on the study underway fora Heritage Conservation District in Elora.

February 25 - Heritage Restoration: Meet the Experts Ask the Experts

If you are interested in restoring an oldhouse, or have other questions ask the panel for advice; Bill Wyminga - Building and RestorationAndrew Dancey - Historical Restorations and ConstructionDoug Burpee - Master Stone MasonEdward Thomas - ArchitectModerator - Deidra Whitaker

April 1 - Heritage Cultural Landscapes
May 13 - Heritage Centre Wellington: Our Past Tomorrow

These events will be held at the Elora Centre for the Arts

Photo from http://www.eloracentreforthearts.ca/

"Join us for an evening of exploring our own heritage and issues related to Heritage within our community.These interesting and interactive lectures will help audiences understand the impact they can have on preserving and conserving historical landmarks and landscapes in their community. A selection of experts, resources and tools will be on hand each night to answer questions, offer suggestions and provide assistance related the various topics"

Tickets are $10 each, $8 for memners or $35 for the series of four lectures

Reception starts at 6:30 - Lecture begins at 7 p.m.