by NineShipsAdmin | Nov 19, 2024 | Additional Research, Elwood Blogs, Historical Narratives, Uncategorized
Peterborough, named in 1825 to honour Peter Robinson, has a more intricate origin than commonly understood. Public lore often misrepresents the naming process, which, while a tribute to Robinson, was also influenced by Hon. Zacheus Burnham’s New Hampshire background…
by NineShipsAdmin | Nov 5, 2024 | Book Review, Elwood Blogs, Historical Narratives
Edwin C. Guillet, ed., The Valley of the Trent, Ontario Champlain Series, Toronto, 1957, PP. lviii, 474, includes footnotes Edwin Guillet’s volume on the Valley of the Trent remains one of my favourite books on local history. It has a fascinating introduction that...
by NineShipsAdmin | Sep 29, 2024 | Media Release, News
Nine Ships 1825 Meets with Canada Ireland Foundation in Toronto. Members of the Board of Directors of Nine Ships 1825 met with the Executive Director of the Canada Ireland Foundation, William Peat on...
by NineShipsAdmin | Aug 12, 2024 | Media Release, News
Hosts Ken and Mark from Ceol Agus Craic Radio Brendan Moher is interviewed at Ceol Agus Craic Radio. Click the link or button below to listen to his radio interview, skip to 00:30:00 playback (30 minute mark) to hear Brendan speak more about the Peter Robinson...
by NineShipsAdmin | Jul 25, 2024 | Media Release
Irish Consul General – Janice McGann Attending Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project Launch The Irish Consul General in Toronto– Janice McGann, will be attending the Nine Ships 1825 Bicentennial Project launch on Tuesday, July 30th at 11:00 a.m. at the...