Tag: History
Octogenarian Pilots Visit Muskoka During 100-Day Trip Around The World
A pair of Octogenarian pilots stopped in Muskoka on Aug. 30 as part of a 100-day-round-the-world journey.
Bob Bates and Barry “Baz” Payne are taking...
Canada Ranks Fourth Globally In Showcasing Women On Banknotes
Canada is tied for fourth globally when it comes to featuring females on its banknotes, according to a study conducted by TradersBest.
Of the 716...
From Butcher Shop To Balacade: The History Of 1006 Bala Falls...
Scurrying from machine to machine with a handful of tickets, backed by a soundtrack of bells and whirring pinballs, is a common memory amongst...
OMAH’s 1st Acquisition For 2023 Is A Sketch By Franklin Carmichael
The Orillia Museum of Art & History (OMAH) recently held its Sir Sam’s Society membership art exchange. Sir Sam’s Society membership is an annual...
Celebrate Black History Month With The Ontario Heritage Trust
The Ontario Heritage Trust invites all Ontarians to celebrate and recognize the legacy of Black Canadians during Black History Month with Uncle Tom’s Cabin...
First Plaque In Muskoka Lakes Historic Home Project Unveiled In Port...
A presentation was held yesterday afternoon and the first Historic Home Plaque was unveiled at 85 Joseph Street in Port Carling.
This is a program...
Ontario Heritage Trust Offers Free Virtual Lecture And Tour In Honour...
The Ontario Heritage Trust is offering the chance to take a virtual visit to Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site along with hearing a lecture...
Doors Open Ontario Moves Online, Offering Virtual Ways To Explore The...
For nearly 20 years, Doors Open Ontario has hosted hundreds of events allowing people across the province to experience cultural and heritage sites for...
Holocaust Survivor And Bracebridge Resident Eva Olsson Reflects On Her Speaking...
This June marks 35 years in Muskoka for Holocaust survivor and speaker Eva Olsson, and there’s no place she’d rather be.
“I wouldn't want to...
