On May 29, 2012, Jamie Hunter, Curator of the Huronia Museum and OAS Huronia Chapter Vice-President, and Bill Gibson, member of the OAS Huronia Chapter, prepared and presented a talk on the need and values of an archaeology inventory to the Heritage Committee of Springwater Township at the township office in Midhurst.
Author: Bryan
S.S. Keewatin Returns June 23, 2012
Keewatin c1960
As many people know, the S.S. Keewatin is preparing to make its historic return to Port McNicoll this summer to much fanfare. The organizers of the event have announced the itinerary of the day, which we would like to also share with you, our awesome blog readers.
Huronia Museum will be present at the event with our own booth, so please drop by and say hello!
Saturday, June 23, 2012Opens at 10:30 a.m.Ship to arrive at 1:30 p.m.● Souvenirs ● Food ● Collectibles● Huronia Museum Display ● Huronia Arts Display● Port McNicoll School REUNION TentENTERTAINMENTGeorgian Bay Brass BandBeausoleil First Nations Drum Group and DancersStudents from the Studio of Connie TawsSunny Side Up Swing BandPort McNicoll Village Choir and Sing AlongMidland Legion Pipes and DrumsGeorgian Bay Saxophone EnsembleSilvio CamilleriPenetanguishene Golden TonesKeewatin Kids KlubPARKING AND SHUTTLE BUSES(No Onsite Parking)Please park at the Doral (former Mitsubishi) plant next to Martyrs’ Shrine. When this lot is at capacity, parking will then begin at the Franke Kindred plant across the highway from Doral.WATCH FOR THE SIGN TO PARKING LOTHandicapped Parking available close to Shuttle Bus pick-up.(Passengers in wheelchairs, etc. can be dropped off at the site).Shuttle Buses will take you directly to the Celebration.
Archaeology workshop June 14th at 7:00 PM
all those interested in archaeology please note
Jamie Hunter will lead a hands on collections workshop with archaeological artifacts. Huronia Chapter of the Ontario Archaeological Society meeting at the Huronia Museum THURSDAY JUNE 14TH 7:00PM, free admission – public welcome
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