Nine Ships 1825 Inc.

Downeyville Jamboree
2024-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | St. Luke’s Church, 340 St Lukes Rd, Downeyville, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
Start Time: 1:00PM
Details:

Day starts in the Pioneer Cemetery with a commemoration Mass at 9am
Jamboree starts at 1:00 PM
Live music, Step-dance, songs, dancing and fun games for children
History and maps
Family trees and ancestry information
Books and more
Food, refreshments and bar will be available on site
Local vendors
Baseball games on Saturday and Sunday
Something for everyone to enjoy!

Entrance is by donation.
More info about Downeyville events here.

Peter Robinson Day – Peterborough
2024-08-05 | Ontario
Commemorating Peter Robinson this day in 2024.

Niagara Irish Festival 2024
2024-08-23 17:00 - 2024-08-24 23:00 | Niagara Falls, Ontario, 2275 Dorchester Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2E6S4, Canada
From the website: The best little Irish Festival in North America! August 2024 will be even more AUTHENTIC, more IRISH & more FUN!

Peter Robinson Exhibit Event
2024-08-30 - 2024-09-01 | Kinmount Fair Heritage Building, County Road 503 & Reid St, Kinmount, Ontario, K0M 2A0, Canada
Greater Harvey Historical Society presents a Peter Robinson Display at the Kinmount Fair Heritage Building from August 30 to September 1, 2024.

Douro Doings – Douro-Dummer
2024-09-02 | St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 300 County Rd 8, Douro-Dummer, Ontario, K0L 2H0
From the township site: “An annual event that takes place on the Labour Day weekend, featuring a baseball tournament, 10 km run, car show, children’s races, frog jumping contests, tug of war, a home cooked meal and a chance of winning a handmade quilt.”

Curve Lake First Nation Pow Wow
2024-09-21 - 2024-09-22 | Lime Kiln Park, 70 Whetung Street East, Curve Lake First Nation, Ontario, Canada
From their website: “For 70 years, Curve Lake First Nation has welcomed all to their annual celebration of ceremony, dance, and song. We invite you to join us and share in a celebration of Indigenous culture on September 21 & 22, 2024.
The theme of this powwow is to remember loved ones who have passed in this community, as well as commemorating the 100th year since the Williams treaty was signed in 1923.”

Public Presentation – History of Peter Robinson Settlers & and Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project
2024-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Lakefield Legion Hall, 10 Nicholls Street, Lakefield, Ontario, K0L 2H0, Canada
Today at the Lakefield Historical Society – Lakefield Legion upper floor we will have a presentation regarding the history of Peter Robinson Settlers and our project.

Norwood Fall Fair - Heritage Committee – Peter Robinson Settlers Display
2024-10-11 09:00 - 2024-10-13 17:00 | Norwood Fair Grounds, 48 Alma St, Norwood, Ontario, K0L2V0, Canada
From the website: “Please join us in the picturesque village of Norwood, Ontario for the annual Norwood Fall Fair. The Norwood Fair was established back in the year 1868 as a place for area residents to display the fruits of their labours and to provide an opportunity for some friendly competition between friends and neighbours. The fair was also a community gathering where village folk came together to celebrate the harvest, catch up with each other and have a little fun for a couple of days.”
Hours of Operation:
9am to 5pm daily
Midway starts at 10:30am
Admission:
$15 daily
Children under 12 are FREE
Weekend passes: $25
Overnight Camping is NOT available!

Robinson Presentation by Elwood Jones • Keene United Church
2024-10-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Keene United Church, 30 North St, Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0, Canada
The North Shore Women’s Institute is sponsoring a talk by Elwood Jones on the Peter Robinson Settlement in Peterborough County. Professor Jones is a Professor Emeritus of History at Trent University and an archivist at Trent Valley Archives. He will be describing the fascinating story of Peter Robinson’s work in organizing the migration and settlement to Peterborough County of immigrants from Ireland.
Refreshments will be served. Please bring a donation towards the rental of the church hall. For more information contact Marg at 7052954728.

Peterborough Canadian Irish Club - Guest Speaker Sylvia Best
2024-10-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Right to Heal, 411 Rubidge Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H4E4, Canada
A guest speaker session with Sylvia Best of Kawartha Ancestral Research Association followed by a dinner and information session on upcoming Peter Robinson Books.
More information to follow or contact us.

Peter Robinson Settlers Display
2024-11-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Westwood, 1818 3rd Concession, Asphodel-Norwood, Ontario, Canada
Year long display dedicated to Irish Settlement in Peterborough County. Research families who settled in Asphodel Township.

The History of Downeyville • Social Hour and Dinner
2024-11-17 14:00 - 19:00 | Downeyville Hall, 340 St Lukes Road, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
Presentation with Stories and Music, Social Hour, & Buffet Dinner at the Downeyville Hall.
SOLD OUT

The History of Downeyville • Social Hour, Tea and Desserts
2024-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Downeyville Hall, 340 St Lukes Road, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
A secondary presentation welcoming folks for after dinner tea, coffee and desserts at the Downeyville Hall.

Downeyville New Years Eve Dance
2024-12-31 20:30 - 23:30 | Downeyville Hall, 340 St Lukes Road, Lindsay, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
A fun filled evening with music and dancing at the Downeyville Hall.

Open to Visitors: Peterborough Museum and Archives - Regular Hours
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-12-25 17:00 | Peterborough Museum and Archives, 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Open to visitors for regular hours in 2025:
Monday to Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday, Sunday, and most holidays
12 noon to 5 p.m.
Museum Drive at 300 Hunter Street East, Peterborough, Ontario.
Featuring an ongoing display of Peter Robinson story and Peter Robinson papers.

Downeyville: New Year's Day Mass
2025-01-01 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Luke’s Church, 340 St Lukes Rd, Downeyville, Ontario, K9V 4R5, Canada
New Year’s Day Mass at St. Lukes Church 9:00 AM.

Open to Visitors: Lang Pioneer Village Museum
2025-01-02 10:00 - 2025-01-03 15:00, 2025-01-08 10:00 - 2025-01-10 15:00, 2025-01-15 10:00 - 2025-01-17 15:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, Ontario, Canada
Open to visitors for regular hours:
Wed 10 am to 3 pm, Thurs 10 am to 3 pm, Fri 10 am to 3 pm
“Learn about the history and culture of local First Nations at Aabnaabin Camp and the Aabnaabin: Looking Back to Where We Come from.”
Featuring a permanent exhibit in partnership with Curve Lake and Hiawatha First Nation where the impacts of settlement on those who were here first are shared.

Open to Visitors: Trent Valley Archives
2025-01-02 10:00 - 2025-01-04 16:00, 2025-01-07 10:00 - 2025-01-11 16:00, 2025-01-14 10:00 - 2025-01-18 16:00 | Trent Valley Archives, 576 Carnegie Avenue, Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
Trent Valley Archives welcomes visitors during their standard oporating hours Tuesday through Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM.

Open to Visitors: Family History Research with the Kawartha Ancestral Research Association (KARA)
2025-01-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-07 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-08 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-10 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-14 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-15 13:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-17 13:00 - 17:00 | KARA Peterborough, 730 The Kingsway, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 6W6, Canada
Join us all year for family history research, resources, books etc. located at 730 The Kingsway #3, Peterborough, Ontario. Open to visitors
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00PM to 5:00PM and Saturdays by Appointment.

Peterborough Historical Society - Public Presentation
2025-01-15 | Lions Community Centre, 347 Burnham Street, Peterborough, ontario, K9H1t5, Canada
This will be a presentation regarding the history of Peter Robinson Settlers and an overview of the 1975 commemoration of the 150th anniversary. It also aims to introduce the Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Bicentennial Project to the community.
More information to come or contact us.
