Media Releases & Events Coverage
Media Releases & Events Coverage
Welcome to the Media Releases and Events Coverage page for the Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Project. Here, you’ll find the latest updates, announcements, and press releases related to our efforts in commemorating the Peter Robinson Emigration. As well, you’ll see blog coverage of events we’re promoting at or enjoying.
Stay tuned to keep up with upcoming events, key milestones, and important developments as we celebrate our rich Irish heritage and the bicentenary of the settlers’ arrival.
VIDEO: The Ireland–Canada Homecoming 2025 – 200th Anniversary of the Peter Robinson Settlers by Ballyhoura
Watch this video our wonderful friends at Ballyhoura have provided showing the depth of commemoration and bonds from across the sea. To view more from our friends at Ballyhoura please check out their website linked below!...
Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Hosts “Volunteer Appreciation Event”
Media Release – November 16, 2025 Nine Ships 1825 Hosts “Volunteer Appreciation Event” Nine Ships 1825 hosted a “Volunteer Appreciation Event” on Friday, November 7th at the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building at Lang Pioneer Village. Everyone who...
MEDIA RELEASE: Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections with Ireland during…Bicentennial Week
Media Release – August 22, 2025 Nine Ships 1825 Builds Connections with Ireland during the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week. During the Bicentennial Week, August 1-10, of the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration commemoration, the Board of Directors of...
MEDIA RELEASE: Nine Ships 1825 Places Memorial Plaque and Stone at St. Peter’s Cemetery
©nine ships 1825 Inc Media Release – August 8, 2025 Nine Ships 1825 Places Memorial Plaque and Stone at St. Peter’s Cemetery to mark Peter Robinson Settlers and Descendents' Grave. Nine Ships 1825 Board of Directors is pleased to announce that a memorial plaque and...
Downeyville Settlers YouTube Channel
The following message is from the Downeyville Settlers Bicentennial Committee "Our DowneyvilleSettlers YouTube channel is now up and running. We have a few short video clips as well as the full Friday night version of 'The Play'. Please subscribe to our channel as we...
MEDIA RELEASE: Nine Ships 1825 Says Thank You to Visitors and Community Members…
©nine ships 1825 Inc Media Release – August 13, 2025 Nine Ships 1825 Says Thank You to Visitors and Community Members who attended the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial Week. Now that the official Bicentennial Week of August 1-10 of the Peter Robinson Irish...
MEDIA RELEASE: Visit the Bicentennial Heritage Fair!
Media Release – August 5, 2025 Visit the Bicentennial Heritage Fair as part of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Week Events. ...
MEDIA RELEASE: August 1-10 Events & Activities Program Available Now!
Media Release – July 8, 2025 Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Week August 1-10 Events & Activities Program Available Now! Nine Ships 1825 is pleased to announce that the Peter Robinson Irish Emigration...
MEDIA RELEASE: Behind The Curtain: The History & Music John Barry Emigrant Ship
If you missed the Trent Valley Archives fundraising production of the play, Crossing Over, or you enjoyed the music in it, or you’d like to learn more about the history of the Robinson settler emigrant transport John Barry, you should buy your tickets to Behind the...
Nine Ships 1825 Inc. Souvenir Book Launch – May 30 11:00 AM
Community Events Notice: The public is invited to attend the Launch of the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Souvenir Book on May 30th at 11:00 am at the Peterborough & Kawarthas Chamber of Commerce, Board Room,...






