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. Time: 3:00PM - 6:00PM Details: Enjoy an afternoon tea and tour in the storied Hutchison House, […]
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 in advance of start time. Time: 9:00AM - 4:00PM Details: Explore the communities of Ennismore & Young’s Point, established by Peter Robinson Irish Emigrants and steeped to this […]
Trent Valley Archives welcomes visitors during their standard oporating hours Tuesday through Saturday 10:00AM to 4:00PM.
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.
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 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 and folklore. […]
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 […]
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.
3:00 PM - The Final Traverse: Tracing the 1825 arrival on the Otonabee River - Historic Boat Tour Location: Liftlock Cruises dock, 92 George St. N., Peterborough (next to Holiday Inn). Time: 3:00PM - 5:30PM (check-in at 3PM, boat departs at 3:30) Details: The Peterborough Canadian Irish Club presents this historic boat tour, in celebration […]
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.