Perceptions of 1812: Identity, Diversity, Memory
Visit the new state-of-the-art facilities of the Archives of Ontario to hear curator and historian Dr. Ross Fair (Ryerson University) discuss his selection of original materials pulled from the Archives’ vaults for the current exhibit.
Thursday, March 21, 7 pm
Archives of Ontario, 134 Ian Macdonald Boulevard (Google Maps)
Candy, Cows, and Commemoration: The Case of Laura Secord
Who was the real Laura Secord, and how did her story change as it became legendary in Ontario? Enjoy this opportunity to hear Dr. Cecilia Morgan (OISE) reveal the answers to these questions.
Wednesday, April 3, 7 pm
Mimico Centennial Public Library Auditorium, 47 Station Road (Google Maps 2)
Loyal They Remained? Loyalty, Identity, and the War of 1812 in Upper Canada
Hear Dr. Jane Errington (Queen’s University), award-winning author and leading scholar of Upper Canada, explore how Upper Canadians were challenged by the War of 1812.
Wednesday, April 10, 7 pm
North York Central Library, Concourse, 5120 Yonge Street (Google Maps 3)
Lessons from the War of 1812: A Six Nations Perspective
Richard Hill (Six Nations Legacy Consortium at Grand River) reveals the impact of the war on various Six Nations communities at Grand River, Tuscarora, and Buffalo Creek, and the involvement of the Mohawk communities from the St. Lawrence region.
Wednesday, April 17, 7 pm
Native Canadian Centre, 16 Spadina Road (west side, north of Bloor) (Google Maps 4)
Great Guns, Brown Bess, Supply Wagons, Poor Old Soldiers, and Jolly Tars: The Art and Science of Warfare during the War of 1812
Three days prior to the anniversary of the Battle of York, Major John Grodzinski (Royal Military College of Canada) explores the strategy and technology of military operations during the War of 1812.
Wednesday, April 24, 7 pm
Todmorden Mills, 67 Pottery Road (Google Maps 5)
FREE
Reserve your free seat at HeritageToronto.org/lectures or call (416)338-1339
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