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Events and activities

The Ontario Heritage Trust and its partners host events throughout the year. Find out what's happening in your community. See what's on at the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre ...

Media releases and announcements

Our media releases and announcements chronicle heritage-related events and activities. Check out what's new and what's happening at the Trust.

Speeches

Our Chairman and Executive Director attend events where they give speeches that highlight heritage in Ontario. Read some of those speeches here.

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December 2006

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Dec. 9

EVENT - Make your own Christmas crackers at Fulford Place
Christmas crackers have been a popular holiday tradition since they were created by a London confectioner in the mid-19th century. In this workshop for children age 6 to 12, you will learn the history of the Christmas cracker and how to make your own ...

November 2006

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Nov. 25

EVENT - Enjoy an Edwardian Christmas tea at Fulford Place
Join us as we celebrate our 12th annual Edwardian Christmas tea at Fulford Place. This delicious holiday tradition includes an elegant afternoon tea, a tour of the mansion and musical entertainment ...

Nov. 18	EVENT - Holiday centrepiece workshop at Fulford Place If you're looking for new decorations for your holiday table, create them at this unique craft workshop at Fulford Place ...
Nov. 9	Ontario Heritage Trust seeks Young Heritage Leaders nominations TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations of youth aged 18 and under for its 2006 Young Heritage Leaders program. The deadline for nominations is Friday, December 22, 2006 ...
Nov. 2	Ontario Heritage Trust seeks nominations of community heritage volunteers TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations for its 2006 Heritage Community Recognition Program. The deadline for nominations is Wednesday, December 6, 2006 ...

October 2006

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Oct. 21	EVENT - Be dazzled at Fulford Place jewelry workshop Do you love antique jewelry but don't know much about it? Join us for an interactive workshop that will help you identify Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian jewelry ...
Oct. 15	EVENT - Enjoy a private artist's tour of Fulford Place Join us for a private artist's tour of the current exhibition Conversations with Time: Fulford Chairs. The afternoon will start with a 45-minute tour of the mansion with one of our docents. Featured artist Laurie Sponagle will then give her perspective on the exhibition ...
Oct. 5	The Honourable Pauline McGibbon commemorated in Sarnia with Ontario Heritage Trust provincial plaque SARNIA – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Sarnia Kiwanis Foundation unveiled a provincial plaque and dedicated a community heritage garden commemorating The Honourable Pauline McGibbon ...

September 2006

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Sep. 27	Ontario Heritage Trust unveils provincial plaque to commemorate the Douglas Point Nuclear Power Plant TIVERTON – Today the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Canadian Nuclear Society unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Douglas Point Nuclear Power Plant north of Tiverton ...
Sep. 26	Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates 50 years of blue and gold provincial plaques TORONTO – Fifty years ago today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled Ontario’s first blue and gold provincial plaque ...
Sep. 16	Ontario Heritage Trust unveils provincial plaque to commemorate the Red Brick School in Elgin ELGIN – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Elgin and Area Heritage Society unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Red Brick School in Elgin ...
Sep. 16	EVENT - Learn how to make Japanese dolls at Fulford Place Participate in a fascinating workshop and learn the techniques of making three-dimensional dolls in the style of traditional Japanese Oshie dolls, reflecting the Fulfords' and other Edwardians' interest in Japanese culture ...
Sep. 14	Provincial plaque commemorates French presence in Hearst HEARST – Today at the Association française des municipalités de l'Ontario conference, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Town of Hearst unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate the French presence in Hearst ...
Sep. 1	Toronto’s Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre welcomes new General Manager TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is pleased to announce the arrival of Brett Randall as the new General Manager at Toronto's historic Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre ...

August 2006

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Aug. 30	EVENT - Drawing on inspired surroundings at Fulford Place Experience the beauty of Fulford Place through the eye of an artist. Local artist Laurie Sponagle leads a drawing workshop at Fulford Place Museum ...
Aug. 26	EVENT - Enjoy a sundae social at Fulford Place Step back in time and enjoy an afternoon of fun at Fulford Place ...
Aug. 26	EVENT - Paint a masterpiece at Homewood Museum Capture the beauty of one of the oldest houses in Ontario this summer with an outdoor watercolour workshop Plein Air Watercolour at Homewood Museum ...
Aug. 25	EVENT - Become a pioneer kid at Homewood Museum Step back in time this summer and explore the daily lives and activities of early Canadian settler children. Experience fun hands-on historical crafts and activities at the Homewood Museum with the family day camp, Pioneer Kids ...
Aug. 16	EVENT - Join the tea party at Fulford Place You won't want to be late for this very important date. Join the celebrations at the Children's Tea and Etiquette Party at Fulford Place ...
Aug. 12	EVENT - Family Day at Homewood Museum Pack up your family and a picnic basket for an old-fashioned Family Day at Homewood Museum. Fun-filled activities and entertainment will be available for all ages ...
Aug. 7	Celebrate Freedom at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site DRESDEN - Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site invites everyone to celebrate Emancipation Day on August 7, 2006. Bring your family and friends for an uplifting and educational day, filled with inspiring spiritual music, fascinating stories and scrumptious African-Canadian cuisine ...
Aug. 6	Ontario Heritage Trust unveils provincial plaque to commemorate correctional reform institution in Burwash BURWASH – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Ontario Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services and the Burwash Alumni Committee unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating Burwash Industrial Farm during the Burwash Alumni Picnic ...

July 2006

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Jul. 28	EVENT - Summer day camp at Homewood Museum Discover what children did for fun before television and the Internet ...
Jul. 19	EVENT - Spend an eerie evening at Fulford Place Looking for spine-tingling fun to raise some goosebumps and cool the summer heat? Come for a guided lantern tour and experience ghost stories at Fulford Place ...
Jul. 18	EVENT - The Arts and Lunch Club at Fulford Place Visit Fulford Place on July 18 for a special lunch and tour of the summer exhibition "Conversations with Time: Fulford Chairs" ...
Jul. 8	Black pioneer burial grounds commemorated in Otterville with Ontario Heritage Trust provincial plaque OTTERVILLE – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the South Norwich Historical Society unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate the Otterville African Methodist Episcopal Church and Cemetery ...
Jul. 1	Ontario Heritage Trust unveils provincial plaque to commemorate Cornwall Grammar School CORNWALL – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Upper Canada District School Board and the Cornwall Collegiate and Vocational School unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate the Cornwall Grammar School ...

June 2006

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Jun. 28	Homewood Museum opens June 28 MAITLAND – The Ontario Heritage Trust will open the Homewood Museum – a National Historic Site – for guided tours and special events this summer ...
Jun. 12	Natural Spaces Program protects significant heritage lands TORONTO – The approval of 19 applications for funding to acquire significant natural heritage lands under Ontario’s Natural Spaces Program was announced today by The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust, David Ramsay, Minister of Natural Resources and Caroline Di Cocco, Minister of Culture ...
Jun. 3	Provincial plaque unveiling commemorates the Battle of Ridgeway FORT ERIE – The Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a provincial plaque today commemorating the Battle of Ridgeway. The unveiling took place during a celebration at Old Fort Erie marking the 140th anniversary of the battle ...

May 2006

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May. 20	McGuinty government boosts heritage conservation and promotion $10 million to help protect and preserve Ontario's important heritage sites ...
May. 20	"I'll Use My Freedom Well" exhibit opens at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site May 20 Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site opens its 2006 season with the launch of "I'll Use My Freedom Well" – a new exhibit on Josiah Henson and the Dawn Settlement ...
May. 15	"Conversations with Time: Fulford Chairs" exhibit opens at Fulford Place May 15 Fulford Place is pleased to announce the upcoming solo exhibit by local artist Laurie Sponagle. Conversations with Time: Fulford Chairs opens May 15 and continues through December 15, 2006 ...
May. 13	EVENT - Celebrate Mother’s Day at Fulford Place Bring your mother, wife or grandmother to Fulford Place to celebrate Mother's Day ...
May. 7	Hike with the Toronto Bruce Trail Club! Attend the Bruce Trail Spring Hike Day on Sunday, May 7, 2006 from 10 a.m. at historic Scotsdale Farm ...

April 2006

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Apr. 20	Explore the province's hidden treasures during Doors Open Ontario TORONTO – The fifth season of Doors Open Ontario officially begins on April 22 with the first event in Guelph. During 45 events this year, communities will open the doors to their heritage buildings and architectural showpieces – many of which are not normally open to the public. Admission is free of charge ...
Apr. 15	Celebrate Easter in style at Fulford Place Celebrate Easter in style at Fulford Place in Brockville with tours of this magnificent 20,000-square-foot Edwardian mansion. Visitors can tour period rooms containing many of the original furnishings. Then enjoy our special Easter menu or treat yourself to a lovely afternoon tea ...
Apr. 8	Get ready for spring at Fulford Place Brighten your home for spring with a lovely handcrafted wreath. Workshop leader Liz Masters will inspire you to fashion a grapevine wreath decorated with silk and/or dried flowers and other accessories inspired by the season ...

March 2006

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Mar. 13

Be amazed at Fulford Place during March Break!
Looking for something inspirational for your kids to do this year during March Break? Come to Fulford Place in Brockville and you'll be amazed ...

February 2006

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Feb. 20	Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates Heritage Week across Ontario TORONTO – Heritage Week 2006 was launched today by the Ontario Heritage Trust (formerly the Ontario Heritage Foundation) at Toronto's magnificent Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre ...
Feb. 20	Celebrate Heritage Week at Fulford Place Visit Fulford Place during Heritage Week and enjoy stimulating lectures and free guided tours. The Tearoom will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., serving a special menu. The Gift Shop will also be open daily ...
Feb. 4	Valentine's Day workshop at Fulford Place for the young and young at heart Send a beautiful, handcrafted valentine to that special someone in your life this year. Fashion fancy paper, jewels, ribbons, buttons and bows into one-of-a-kind valentines that capture the elegance and beauty of the Edwardian period ...

January 2006

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Jan. 30	Ontario Heritage Trust seeks nominations of Young Heritage Leaders TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust – through the Young Heritage Leaders 2005 program – is seeking nominations of youth under 18 who have made valuable contributions to local heritage preservation in their communities. The deadline for nominations is March 10, 2006 ...
Jan. 28	EVENT - Antique workshop at Fulford Place explores 18th- and 19th-century glass Looking for a unique holiday gift for family or friends interested in antiques? Treat them to an interactive workshop on how to identify 18th- and 19th-century Canadian and British glass with Sotheby-trained appraiser Janet Carlile ...