According to Elsie M. Jury (she and husband Wilfrid Jury were key players in the development of Ste. Marie Among the Hurons) in her article on Toanché of the Hurons, Canadian Geographical Journal February 1967, the first cat came to Huronia in 1623. Continue reading
Author: Bryan
New Exhibit Opening at Huronia Museum
During the War of 1812 First Nations warriors served as strategic and vital allies of the British, providing some 10 000 men to the conflict. Effective as both defenders and combatants First Nations warriors earned a reputation as fierce combatants with their aggressive resistance to the encroachment upon their traditional lands.
Without their support certainly Ontario and most likely Quebec and all of then-British North America would not exist today. First Nations played enormously important roles in gathering intelligence, harassing the enemy supply systems and fought at most battles throughout the war including the decisive battles of Queenston Heights, Beaver Dams, Stoney Creek, Cryslers Farm, Chateaugay and the retaking of Fort George.
We salute the courageous First Nations from our area who 200 years ago rose to the challenge to defend their homelands which some 50 years later would become Canada. And we celebrate the 200 years of peaceful co-existence between our two neighbouring nations as we make our way forward into the 21st century.
In celebration of this enormous contribution, please join us Friday, June 22 from 7:00-8:30 PM when we open our newest exhibit Native Contributions to the War of 1812, which highlights those many important contributions made by First Nations Allies.
After the exhibit has been unveiled our curator will be on hand to answer questions and light refreshments will be served. Admission is by donation only as well as a non-perishable food item.
Recapping War of 1812 Bicentennial Events
War of 1812 Bicentennial Event: April to September Church and Cemetery Tours -St. James on the Line, Penetanguishene – www.anglicanparish.ca
War of 1812 Bicentennial Event: May to June and September: War of 1812 Education Programme – Discovery Harbour Historic Site, Penetanguishene – www.discoveryharbour.on.ca
War of 1812 Bicentennial Event: May to September: Daily activities, Video Presentations and Guided Tours (by request) Nancy Island Historic Site, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park – www.wasagabeachpark.com
May to September: Binational 1812 Travelling art Exhibit & War of 1812 Themed Tours – Discovery Harbour Historic Site, Penetanguishene – www.discoveryharbour.on.ca
May to December: Native Involvement and the Origins of the War of 1812 – Huronia Museum, Midland
May 4: Second Annual War of 1812 Feast-Fundraising Dinner for Nancy Island Historic Site – www.wasagabeachpark.com
May 4: 22nd Annual Huronia Museum Heritage Dinner – War of 1812 theme – Huronia Museum www.huroniamuseum.com
May 24 Official Opening of the Wasaga Beach Welcome Centre – Nancy Island Historic Site – www.wasagabeachpark.com
June 1, 2, 3 City of Barrie War of 1812 Celebrations – Heritage Park, Downtown Barrie
June 10th Christening of 1812 Gunboat H.M.S. Lynx (The Ship’s Company) – Town Dock, Penetanguishene
June 18th General Hunter Exhibit Opening – Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre, Southampton
June 22nd Grand Opening of the Bernie Longson Memorial Pavilion – Historic Fort Willow, Minesing
June 23rd to September 16th: Museum of Civilization Travelling War of 1812 Exhibit – Penetanguishene Museum and Archives, Penetanguishene
July and August – Thursday evenings – Spirit Programs – Nancy Island Historic Site – www.wasagabeachpark.com
July 1st: War of 1812 Encampment and Displays – Canada Day Celebrations, Little Lake Park, Midland, Ontario
July 28th War of 1812 Encampment and Displays – Innisfil Beach Park, Innisfil
August 17th, 18th, and 19th Wasaga Under Siege -Nancy Island Historic Site – www.wasagabeachpark.com
September 14 and 15 Festival at the Fort -Willow Creek Depot Historic Site, Minesing
September 29th Celebrating the Descendants of the War of 1812 and Settlers’ Day Event and Dance – Penetanguishene Museum and Archives, Penetanguishene
Huronia Museum 