by NineShipsAdmin | Oct 17, 2024 | Additional Research, Elwood Blogs, Historical Narratives
PETERBOROUGH MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES, Fonds 71-017; formerly MG 1731 Consul General Janice McGann reads one of the original documents from the Peter Robinson Emigration at Peterborough Museum and Archives. Peter Robinson fonds 1823 1844 52cm of textual records and other...
by NineShipsAdmin | Oct 8, 2024 | Book Review, Elwood Blogs, Historical Narratives, Uncategorized
Through the Years in Douro published by the Centennial Committee of the Township of Douro One of the oldest and still reliable township history, Through the Years in Douro, (1967 and other reprints) has useful information on the history of the Robinson emigration....
by NineShipsAdmin | Oct 3, 2024 | Additional Research
In 1975, Peterborough commemorated the 150th anniversary of the Peter Robinson Emigration with a unique civic pride recording titled The Land of Shining Waters. This 45-record single, performed by Frank Bertrand, commemorates the journey of over 2,000 Irish settlers...
by NineShipsAdmin | Sep 29, 2024 | Media Release, News
Nine Ships 1825 Meets with Canada Ireland Foundation in Toronto. Members of the Board of Directors of Nine Ships 1825 met with the Executive Director of the Canada Ireland Foundation, William Peat on...
by NineShipsAdmin | Aug 26, 2024 | Events, Media Release, News, Uncategorized
We made sure to have a presence at the Niagara Irish Festival this year to promote Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial. The Niagara Irish Festival 2024 was a spirited celebration of Irish music and culture, nestled in the breathtaking backdrop of Niagara Falls, Canada. From...