Recapping War of 1812 Bicentennial Events

War of 1812 Bicentennial Event: April to September Church and Cemetery Tours -St. James on the Line, Penetanguishenewww.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 Parkwww.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 16thMuseum 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

Archaeology inventories in Simcoe County

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.

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, 2012
Opens 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 Tent
ENTERTAINMENT
Georgian Bay Brass Band
Beausoleil First Nations Drum Group and Dancers
Students from the Studio of Connie Taws
Sunny Side Up Swing Band
Port McNicoll Village Choir and Sing Along
Midland Legion Pipes and Drums
Georgian Bay Saxophone Ensemble
Silvio Camilleri
Penetanguishene Golden Tones
Keewatin Kids Klub
PARKING 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 LOT
Handicapped 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.