Heritage Community Groups Briefing regarding PR2025 Project
2024-02-26 | Ontario
Heritage Community Groups Briefing regarding PR2025 Project at the Venture North Board Room.

Irish Celebrations by the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club
2024-03-11 | Ontario
Irish Celebrations held by the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, Douro.

Irish Flag Raising at Peterborough City Hall
2024-03-11 | City Hall Peterborough, 500 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3R9, Canada
Brendan Moher Interviews with Global TV and PTBO Canada at Irish Flag raising at City Hall March 11, 2024.

Brendan Moher - CBC Morning, radio interview
2024-03-15 | Ontario
Brendan Moher – CBC Morning, radio interview.

Reception hosted by Irish Consul General Janice McGann
2024-03-16 | Ontario
Nine Ships 1825 Committee Members attendance at reception hosted by Irish Consul General Janice McGann in Toronto.

St. Patrick's Parade – City of Peterborough
2024-03-17 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | City Hall Peterborough, 500 George St N, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 3R9, Canada
From the website: Join us as we paint the town green with vibrant floats, lively music, and a sea of shamrocks. Bring your friends and family for a festive experience filled with Irish cheer and community spirit!

Meeting with Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation
2024-03-18 | Ontario
We met with Chief Laurie Carr of Hiawatha First Nation to introduce the project.

Incorporation of Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Completed
2024-03-19 | Ontario
Our Steering Committee meeting leads to the incorporation of Nine Ships 1825 Inc.

Meeting with Irish Consul General Janice McGann
2024-04-19 | Ontario
Nine Ships 1825 Inc. committee Members meet with Irish Consul General Janice McGann in Toronto.

Meeting with Sarah Burke, CEO – Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce
2024-05-06 | Ontario
Meeting with Sarah Burke, CEO – Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce.

Public Performance – Trent Valley Archives Play – “Tide of Hope”
2024-05-15 19:30 - 21:00, 2024-05-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Market Hall
Tide of Hope is a Peter Robinson emigration play based on the life of David Nagle and his flight from turmoil and oppression in Ireland to Upper Canada. Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Robinson settlers from Ireland in the Newcastle District. The play is set in 1825 in the Blackwater district of Ireland at the height of the agrarian rebellion against excessive land rents and church tithes. The play is suitable for ages 12 to adult. The running time of this play is about 80 minutes.

Hiawatha First Nation Pow Wow
2024-05-18 - 2024-05-19 | Serpent Mounds Park, 221 Serpent Mounds Road, Keene, Ontario, K0L 2G0, Canada
From their website: “Come celebrate our culture with us on the Saturday and Sunday of the May Long Weekend at our Annual Traditional Powwow.This event takes place at Serpent Mounds Park located at 221 Serpent Mounds Road, in Keene, Ontario. Grand Entry is at noon each day. Enjoy browsing at the many craft vendors and tasting the delicious traditional cuisine at some of the food vendors. Be delighted by the traditional dancing, singing and drumming. Join in the intertribal dances. Embrace this celebration! Admission fees are as follows: ages 0 – 6 are free, ages 7 – 12 are $5.00 per day, ages 13 – 59 are $10 per day or $15 for a weekend pass, and those aged 60 years and over are free. Gates open at 11am. See you there!!”

Mary Smith's Trip to Ireland
2024-05-20 - 2024-05-26 | Ontario
Mary Smith’s Trip to Ireland: Visited Cobh Heritage Centre, Historian Christy Roche, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, Ballyhoura Economic Development, EPIC Museum.

Meeting with Mayor Doug Elmslie – City of Kawartha Lakes
2024-05-22 | Ontario
Meeting of Board Members, Mary Connell & Leann OConnell with Mayor Doug Elmslie, City of Kawartha Lakes.

Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Website Development Begins
2024-06-07 | Ontario
Development of the Nine Ships’ website begins with Aaron Robitaille.

Meeting with MP Michelle Ferreri
2024-06-24 | Ontario
Nine Ships’ board meets with MP Michelle Ferreri.

Meeting with MPP Dave Smith
2024-07-02 | Ontario
Nine Ships’ board meets with MPP Dave Smith.

Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Board Meeting
2024-07-16 | Ontario
We meet yet again to discuss the future of Nine Ships 1825 Inc. and the events launch.

Ennismore Shamrock Festival
2024-07-19 - 2024-07-21 | Robert E. Young Recreation Complex, 553 Ennis Road, Ennismore, Ontario, Canada
The Ennismore Shamrock Festival is a long standing tradition in the heart of Ennismore that began in 1967 as a Centennial year celebration.

Truck & Tractor Pull beginning at 12 Noon

Gates open at 11:00AM
Cost: $10.00 per person, children 12 years of age and under are FREE

Licenced event and food vendors
Sno cones
Shamrock Craft Show in the Ennismore Arena (10:00AM to 3:00PM) – $2.00 entry

Media Launch – Nine Ships 1825 Inc.
2024-07-29 11:00 - 17:00 | PK Chamber, 175 George Street North, Peterborough, Ontario, K9J 3G6, Canada
Today we do a media launch for our project at the Peterborough and Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce building in downtown Peterborough, Ontario. We’ll have a small reception and a display of our website.

Downeyville Jamboree
2024-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 | 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.
