9:30 AM - Peter Robinson’s Peterborough - Walking Tour Location: Starting Point - Confederation Square (centre sidewalk), 499 George St. N., Peterborough. Ending Point - Princess Gardens, 100 Charlotte St., Peterborough. Time: 9:30AM to 12PM Details: Locally based historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will lead a leisurely walk from Confederation Park along Water Street […]
1:00 PM - Bicentennial Official Opening - Ceremony & Irish Flag Raising Location:Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site of Canada, 220 Murray St., Peterborough Time: 1PM to 2PM Details: Join in the official opening of the Bicentennial to commence these commemorative days from August 1st to 10th, dedicated to the legacy of the Peter Robinson settlers. […]
3:00 PM - Bicentennial Heritage Fair & Welcome Hub - Opening and Blessing Location: Knights of Columbus Hall • 317 Hunter St. W., Peterborough Time: 3PM to 5PM Details: The Bicentennial Heritage Fair will be a one-stop headquarters for visitors from near and far from August 1st - 8th, to access resources on local communities […]
9:45 AM - Archives & Open Air Museums - Bus Tour Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George St. N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 9:45AM to 4:30PM Details: Spend the day visiting with the keepers of museums and heritage sites in Peterborough City and County, […]
7:00 PM - Grand Irish Gathering - Canadian Canoe Museum Location: Canadian Canoe Museum • 2077 Ashburnham Dr., Peterborough Time: 7PM to 11PM Details: The Peterborough Canadian Irish Club presents the Grand Irish Gathering, celebrating its 50th anniversary in tandem with commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to […]
8:00 PM - Peterborough Musicfest - Live Outdoor Concert Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough Time: 8:00 PM Details: From timeless hits like With or Without You, Where the Streets Have No Name, and Beautiful Day, to deeper cuts that hardcore fans will love, Acrobat performs the songs that defined generations with unmatched energy […]
10:00 AM - Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water - Bus Trip Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive in advance of start time. Time: 10:00AM - 4:00PM Details: Join a day trip to Young’s Point during their outdoor commemoration of ‘200 Years on the Water’. The […]
Location: 2761 River Rd, Young's Point Time: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Details: Mass will be held in the small church where many descendants of Peter Robinson emigrants attended for generations. The homily will be given by Fr. Keith Wallace, descendant of Young's Point. Following mass, guests are welcome to do a self-guided cemetery walk. […]
Location: Nicholls Oval Park, 725 Armour Rd, Peterborough Time: 10am to 3pm (exact time subject to change) Details: The Peterborough Gaelic Football Association and its members will present demonstrations and a friendly match so the public can enjoy witnessing the fun and community around the sport during the Bicentennial events of August 1-10th. More info […]
12:00 PM - Young’s Point: 200 Years on the Water - Visit Independently 10:00 am:  Commemorative Mass 1:00 pm:  Opening ceremonies & other activities throughout the afternoon Visit the community of Young’s Point where Stoney and Clear Lakes flow into Katchewanooka. Welcoming descendants of Francis Young, past and present residents of Young’s Point and area, neighbouring First […]
1:00 PM - Downeyville Homecoming & Jamboree and Kawartha Settlers’ Village - Bus Trip Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive in advance of start time. Time: 1:00PM - 8:00PM Details: Join a bus trip to enjoy the activities happening in Downeyville at their annual ‘Homecoming & […]
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 […]
1:00 PM - The Peter Robinson Emigration Experiment - Talk and Musical Presentation Location: Market Hall, 140 Charlotte St., Peterborough Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Details: Discover the compelling details of the 1825 British sponsored emigration scheme and what made it unique. Topics include; the social and economic conditions in Ireland, the opportunity for change, and […]
3:00 PM - Teatime Tour: Hutchison House, Trent Valley Archives, Liftlocks - Bus Tour Location: Pickup outside Galaxy Cinemas, 320 Water St., Peterborough (100m from doors of Market Hall). Drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM Details: Enjoy an […]
7:00 PM - Beyond the Ship’s Lists: St. Peter's Cemetery - Walking Tour Location: St. Peter’s Cemetery, 870 High St., Peterborough (corner of Lansdowne & Monaghan). Please be at the Cemetery Office at the start time Time: 7:00PM - 9:00PM Details: In 1859, thirty-four years after the emigration, St. Peter’s Cemetery opened for burials and […]
9:00 AM - Community Roots: Ennismore & Young's Point - Bus Tour Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 9:00AM - 4:30PM Details: Explore the communities of Ennismore & Young’s Point, established by Peter Robinson Irish Emigrants and steeped […]
7:00 PM - Trans-Atlantic Colonization & Consequence: Impacts of the 1825 Peter Robinson Immigration - a Panel Discussion Location: Bagnani Hall • Traill College • 311 Dublin St., Peterborough Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Details: Presented by Nine Ships 1825 Inc. and Traill College of Trent University, this discussion will examine the context and […]
9:00 AM - Community Roots: Downeyville - Bus Tour Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 9:00AM - 1:00PM Details: Explore the community of Downeyville, established by Peter Robinson Irish Emigrants and steeped to this day in regional heritage […]
2:30 PM - The Final Traverse: Tracing the 1825 arrival on the Otonabee River - Historic Boat Tour SOLD OUT Location: Liftlock Cruises dock, 92 George St. N., Peterborough (next to Holiday Inn). Time: 2:30PM - 5:00PM (check-in at 2:30PM, boat departs at 3:00) Details: The Peterborough Canadian Irish Club presents this historic boat tour, […]
Peterborough Musicfest: Mudmen with Special Guest Irish Millie - Live Outdoor Concert Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough Time: 8:00PM Details: Get ready for a powerful night of Celtic rock and fiddling finesse as Mudmen take the stage, with opening act by special guest and rising fiddler, Irish Millie. The featured band's founding bagpipe-playing siblings Robby […]
8:30 AM - Community Roots: Keene, Westwood, Norwood & Douro - Bus Tour Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 8:30AM - 3:00PM Details: Explore the communities of Otonabee-South Monaghan, Asphodel-Norwood and Douro, established by Peter Robinson Irish Emigrants […]
4:30PM - 4th Line Theatre: 'Wild Irish Geese' - Outdoor Theatre with Transportation Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 4:30PM - 9:00PM Details: Experience a captivating evening of theatre with the World Premier of Wild Irish Geese, written […]
8:00 AM - Kingston Encampment & Thousand Islands - Tour by Bus and Boat Location: Pickup and drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 8:00AM - 7:45PM Details: Trod on yet another compelling place along the Peter Robinson emigrants’ journey in 1825, […]
10:00 AM - Peter Robinson’s Peterborough - Walking Tour Location: Starting Point - Confederation Square (centre sidewalk), 499 George St. N., Peterborough. Ending Point - Princess Gardens, 100 Charlotte St., Peterborough. Time: 10AM to 12PM Details: Locally based historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will lead a leisurely walk from Confederation Park along Water Street […]
2:00 PM - Teatime Tour: Hutchison House, Trent Valley Archives, Liftlocks - Bus Tour Location: Pickup & drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 2:00PM - 5:00PM Details: Details: Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in storied Hutchison House, one of Peterborough’s oldest […]
9:30 AM - Kinoomaage Waapkong and Petroglyphs Provincial Park - Bus Tour Location: Pickup & drop off at Holiday Inn, 150 George Street N., Peterborough. Please arrive 15 minutes in advance of start time. Time: 9:30AM - 2:30PMÂ Details: Known traditionally as Kinoomaage Waapkong, the Teaching Rocks is home to the largest concentration of pre-contact […]
8:00 PM - Peterborough Musicfest: The Celtic Tenors - Live Outdoor Concert Location: Del Crary Park • 100 George St. N., Peterborough Time: 8:00PM Details: Join us for an unforgettable evening with The Celtic Tenors—a world-renowned trio whose music and message beautifully honour the Irish spirit, past and present. Peterborough Musicfest is Canada’s longest-running free-admission music festival, […]
1:00 PM - Beyond the Ship’s Lists: Beyond the Ship’s Lists: St. Peter's Cemetery - Walking Tour Location: St. Peter’s Cemetery, 870 High St., Peterborough (corner of Lansdowne & Monaghan). Please be at the Cemetery Office at the start time Time: 1:00PM - 3:00PM Details: In 1859, thirty-four years after the emigration, St. Peter’s Cemetery […]
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