10:00 AM – The Story of Peterborough’s First Cemetery – Walk & Talk Tour
Location: Starting & Ending Point – Confederation Square (centre sidewalk), 499 George St. N., Peterborough.
Time: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
Details: Peterborough’s First Cemetery was set aside in 1825 and in use until 1854. It was located in what is now Confederation Park, the Armouries and the former Peterborough Collegiate. This tour highlights the history of the cemetery, and its subsequent histories as fallow ground, a militia drill hall, the local fair, the current buildings and the extraordinary War Memorial and other monuments. Tour will be led by Elwood Jones, historian and archivist at Trent Valley Archives. Hosted by Trent Valley Archives.
Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability.
Disclaimer: Event dates and times are subject to change as event planning continues and information is updated from time to time by our local Irish Community Partners. For more information please contact the event organizer.