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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 2009

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Dec. 15

Appointments to Ontario Heritage Trust Board
TORONTO – The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust, is pleased to announce six new appointments to the Ontario Heritage Trust's Board of Directors ...

November 2009

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Nov. 26

EVENT – Celebrate the holidays at Fulford Place
This holiday season, Fulford Place is offering two-for-one admission for tours of the beautifully decorated mansion ...

Nov. 21	EVENT – Enjoy an Edwardian Christmas Tea at Fulford Place The 15th Annual Edwardian Christmas Tea will be held at Fulford Place on Saturday, November 21, 2009. This delicious annual holiday tradition includes an elegant afternoon tea, a self-guided tour of the mansion and musical entertainment ...
Nov. 12	Natural heritage lands protected in Simcoe County TORONTO – Today, The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust, Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, and Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture, announced a property acquisition to protect significant natural heritage land in Simcoe County ...
Nov. 10	EVENT – Toronto: The age of industry Historian Dr. Christopher Andreae presents the remarkable story of how the 19th-century railway age allowed Toronto increasingly to dominate Ontario and transform itself into Canada's industrial powerhouse ...
Nov. 7	EVENT – Learn how to make truffles at Fulford Place Just in time for the holiday season! Make something delicious for your family or as a gift. Join us at Fulford Place on November 7 for a truffle workshop ...

October 2009

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Oct. 30	Trails Open Ontario promotes year-round enjoyment of province's vast trail systems With many of the province's trail systems open year-round to the public, visitors will have an opportunity to explore and enjoy Ontario's unique natural heritage throughout the fall and winter seasons ...
Oct. 24	Ontario Heritage Trust honours Chinese-Canadian community leader Jean Lumb with provincial plaque MARKHAM – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Jean Lumb Foundation unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating Chinese-Canadian entrepreneur and activist Jean Lumb ...
Oct. 22	Hungerford smallpox epidemic of 1884 commemorated with provincial plaque TWEED – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Tweed & Area Historical Society unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Hungerford smallpox epidemic of 1884 ...
Oct. 16	Natural heritage lands protected in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry TORONTO – Today, The Honourable Lincoln M. Alexander, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust, Donna Cansfield, Minister of Natural Resources, and Aileen Carroll, Minister of Culture, announced four natural heritage conservation easement agreements to protect significant heritage lands in the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry ...
Oct. 15	Premiers honoured at Mount Pleasant Cemetery TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled markers at Mount Pleasant Cemetery to commemorate the gravesites of five Ontario premiers ...
Oct. 1	Provincial plaque commemorates founding of Iroquois Falls IROQUOIS FALLS – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust, the Iroquois Falls Community Development Team and the Town of Iroquois Falls unveil a provincial plaque commemorating the town's founding ...
Oct. 1	EVENT – Visit Fulford Place this October While enjoying the autumn leaves throughout October, stop by Fulford Pace for a tour of the museum and a delightful lunch in the Tearoom ...

September 2009

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Sep. 24	Provincial plaque memorializes Robert Nichol PORT DOVER – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Port Dover Harbour Museum unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating businessman and political figure Robert Nichol ...
Sep. 24	EVENT – Heritage Canada Foundation's 36th Annual Conference The Heritage Canada Foundation's 36th Annual Conference in collaboration with the Ontario Heritage Trust and in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals ...
Sep. 12	EVENT – Enjoy an antiques workshop at Fulford Place Sotheby's-trained appraiser Janet Carlile is returning to Fulford Place for a workshop designed to help you learn more about antiques ...
Sep. 8	EVENT – Enjoy the autumn at Fulford Place Get the most out of autumn this year at Fulford Place. Enjoy a guided tour of the mansion, take a leisurely stroll through the Italianate garden and enjoy a delicious lunch on the patio overlooking the beautiful St. Lawrence River ...
Sep. 1	Ontario Heritage Trust launches online, provincewide places of worship inventory TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is supporting the conservation of significant religious buildings across the province with the release of Ontario's Places of Worship ...

August 2009

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Aug. 27	Many Doors Open Ontario events still to come! With half of this year's Doors Open Ontario events taking place in September and October, visitors have an opportunity to explore and enjoy many of the province's unique heritage sites throughout the fall season ...
Aug. 23	EVENT – Book reading by Jane Urquhart at Barnum House Museum Reserve your spot today for a reading by local, world-renowned author Jane Urquhart ...
Aug. 20	Provincial plaque commemorates Rivers and Streams Act of 1884 McDONALDS CORNERS – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the McDonalds Corners-Elphin Recreation & Arts (MERA) unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Rivers and Streams Act of 1884 ...
Aug. 19	EVENT - Enjoy spooky thrills this summer at Fulford Place Looking for something different this summer? Come to Fulford Place and experience the spine-tingling thrills of an evening of ghost stories and a guided lantern tour. Many of the mansion’s bone-chilling secrets will be revealed to those children brave enough to hear them ...
Aug. 16	EVENT - Make a braided rug at Homewood Museum Join this popular one-day workshop – hosted by the Homewood Museum – and discover the art of braided rug-making ...
Aug. 11	EVENT - Learn about Fulford Place through The Singing Fête Through singing songs, making ice cream and learning about the Fulford family, The Singing Fête’s games, activities and excitement are perfect for children aged 6 to 11 ...
Aug. 1	EVENT - Celebrate Emancipation Day at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site on August 1 DRESDEN – Visit Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site on Saturday, August 1 for Emancipation Day – an annual celebration of hope and freedom commemorating the end of slavery in the British Empire ...

July 2009

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Jul. 26	EVENT – Bring the family to Homewood on July 26 Join us at Homewood Museum on July 26 for a fun-filled day of entertainment and attractions for all ages ...
Jul. 15	Founding of Latchford commemorated with provincial plaque LATCHFORD – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Latchford Heritage Board unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the founding of the Town of Latchford ...

June 2009

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Jun. 25	Arthur Sturgis Hardy honoured through Premiers' Gravesites Program BRANTFORD – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of The Honourable Arthur Sturgis Hardy, premier of Ontario from 1896 to 1899 ...
Jun. 13	Edward Blake honoured through Premiers' Gravesites Program TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of The Honourable Edward Blake, premier of Ontario from 1871 to 1872 ...
Jun. 13	EVENT – Homewood Museum opens June 13 Come to Homewood Museum this summer for guided tours and special events ...
Jun. 10	Provincial plaque commemorates Sydenham Public School KINGSTON – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Friends of the Sydenham Public School unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Sydenham Public School ...
Jun. 6	EVENT – Barnum House opens June 6 Visit Barnum House this summer for guided tours and special events ...
Jun. 6	Trails Open Ontario 2009 promotes province's vast trail systems TORONTO – Today is International Trails Day and Trails Open Ontario will once again showcase Ontario's remarkable natural heritage by featuring several free special events ...
Jun. 1	EVENT – Celebrate Father’s Day at Fulford Place Fulford Place honours all fathers during the month of June ...

May 2009

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May. 22	Ontario Heritage Trust calls for nominations to community recognition programs TORONTO – The Ontario Heritage Trust is seeking nominations for its 2009 Young Heritage Leaders, Heritage Community Recognition and Community Leadership programs. The nomination deadline is Friday, July 17, 2009 ...
May. 16	EVENT – Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site opens May 16 Join us in 2009 at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site to celebrate the achievements of Reverend Josiah Henson and other early Black settlers ...
May. 5	EVENT – Celebrate Mother’s Day at Fulford Place Fulford Place is celebrating Mother's Day from May 5 until May 31 ...

April 2009

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Apr. 8

Doors Open Ontario 2009 kicks off on April 25
TORONTO – Doors Open Ontario 2009 kicks off on April 25 with an event in Guelph ...

March 2009

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Mar. 26	Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site hosts showcase to promote Ontario's Black heritage DRESDEN – Today, Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site hosted a Black heritage showcase, featuring Black history sites and organizations from across Ontario ...
Mar. 26	EVENT - Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site hosts showcase to promote Ontario’s Black heritage Join the Ontario Heritage Trust at Uncle Tom's Cabin Historic Site for a Black heritage showcase, featuring Black history sites and organizations from across Ontario ...
Mar. 24	Provincial plaque commemorates French community in Welland WELLAND – Today, at the Sacré-Cœur Roman Catholic Church, the Ontario Heritage Trust and ACFO Niagara unveiled a provincial plaque to commemorate the French community in Welland ...
Mar. 15	EVENT - The Heritage Canada Foundation’s Annual Conference call for Abstracts and Proposals The Heritage Canada Foundation’s Annual Conference in collaboration with the Ontario Heritage Trust and in cooperation with the Canadian Association of Heritage Professionals ...
Mar. 12	Harry Corwin Nixon honoured through Premiers’ Gravesites Program ST. GEORGE – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust unveiled a marker commemorating the gravesite of The Honourable Harry Corwin Nixon, premier of Ontario from May to August 1943 ...

February 2009

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Feb. 18	Municipality of Port Hope receives Lieutenant Governor’s award The Municipality of Port Hope is one of four communities receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The award recognizes communities for exemplary leadership in heritage conservation and promotion ...
Feb. 18	Town of Perth receives Lieutenant Governor’s award The Town of Perth is one of four communities receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The award recognizes communities for exemplary leadership in heritage conservation and promotion ...
Feb. 18	Town of Markham receives Lieutenant Governor’s award The Town of Markham is one of four communities receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The award recognizes communities for exemplary leadership in heritage conservation and promotion ...
Feb. 18	City of Kingston receives Lieutenant Governor’s award The City of Kingston is one of four communities receiving the 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The award recognizes communities for exemplary leadership in heritage conservation and promotion ...
Feb. 18	Lieutenant Governor recognizes volunteers and communities for work to conserve Ontario’s heritage The 2008 Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards will be presented to 23 individuals, two youth groups and four communities for outstanding contributions to the preservation, protection and promotion of Ontario’s heritage ...
Feb. 16	EVENT – Fulford Place celebrates Ontario Heritage Week Join us at Fulford Place as we celebrate Ontario Heritage Week with a series of free talks and tours ...
Feb. 13	Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates community heritage volunteers The Ontario Heritage Trust is honouring 236 volunteers through its 2008 Heritage Community Recognition Program for significant contributions to built, cultural and natural heritage preservation across the province. Special awards will be presented by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario ...
Feb. 13	Ontario Heritage Trust recognizes young heritage leaders The Ontario Heritage Trust is honouring 324 youth through its 2008 Young Heritage Leaders program for significant voluntary contributions to built, cultural and natural heritage preservation across the province. Special awards will be presented by the Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario ...
Feb. 13	Ontario Heritage Trust celebrates Heritage Week 2009 in Ottawa Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust launched Heritage Week 2009 at the St. Brigid’s Centre for the Arts and Humanities in Ottawa ...
Feb. 12	EVENT – Take a quilling workshop at Fulford Place Join Jennifer Hodge of Picket Fence Fabrics and learn the fine art of quilling ...
Feb. 3	EVENT – Fulford Place Tearoom re-opens in February Join us as the Fulford Place Tearoom re-opens for the 2009 season. Winter and spring hours at the Tearoom will be Tuesday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ...

January 2009

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Jan. 30	Provincial plaque commemorates Sacré-Cœur Parish TORONTO – Today, the Ontario Heritage Trust and the Sacré-Cœur Roman Catholic Church unveiled a provincial plaque commemorating the Sacré-Cœur Parish ...
Jan. 10	EVENT - "Reel Archaeology": Films and displays celebrate history and archaeology at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre This free, public event is part of the Society for Historical Archaeology's 42nd Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology in Toronto from January 7-10, 2009 ...
Jan. 6	Society for Historical Archaeology meets in Toronto for 2009 Annual Conference From January 7-10, 2009, over 1,000 archaeologists belonging to the Society for Historical Archaeology (SHA) will gather for the 42nd Annual Conference on Historical and Underwater Archaeology at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto ...