Special Events at The Dundas Historical Society Museum

Archive of Special Events:
A Celebration of Dundas Olympians
Exhibition: February 12 - March 14

The Olympic flame summons the world to the XXI Olympic Winter Games. Join us at the Museum in that celebration as we pay tribute to the Dundas athletes who have represented Canada in Winter, Summer and Special Olympic Games ‘in the true spirit of sportsmanship, for the glory of sport and the honour of our teams’ .

(from the Athletes’ Olympic Oath)

Put Victory First: Dundas Fights on the Home Front
Exhibition

The World Wars of the 20th Century touched virtually every aspect of life at home. Everyone – of every age – did what they could to assure victory. ‘War effort is something, which is as microscopic in the unit as the individual, but as mighty in the sum total as an army.’
- Elsie MacGill, Canadian Aeronautical Engineer

This exhibit shares stories of men, women and children of the Valley Town: spurred on by patriotism and fully mobilized for the war effort in support of our soldiers engaged overseas.

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50th Anniversary Speaker Series presents Dundas resident and author, Bob Henderson.

Every Trail Has A Story
and the trail may be a local one. The story lives under feet amidst the daily patterns of life.

Sunday May 28, 2 pm.
Dundas Museum

Dundas resident Bob Henderson is a professor of Outdoor Education at McMaster. He is also an author. His book, ‘Every Trail Has A Story’, is a record of Bob, the traveler, as he captures our country’s living history in its relationship to the land. He invites us to imagine and participate. ‘Knowing the local stories about where we live can help us live more meaningful lives there.’ Join Bob, at the Museum, as he shares with us the story of the Dundas Portage. Hear of trails of our Dundas valley at the time of the Neutral First Nations’ Confederacy, and explorers LaSalle and Joliet. It will be a fascinating afternoon!
Sunday, May 28
2:00 pm
Museum Assembly Room
There is no charge for admission.

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A Century Home
Repair & Maintenance Workshop,
Saturday, March 25th.

[more information]

Do You Own a Century Old Home?
Do you have question about its repair and maintenance?
Edifice – the Old Home Magazine
is bringing its expertise to Dundas in a workshop
Saturday, March 25th!

The Spirit of Harriet Tubman - A Dramatic Presentation
February 25, 2006

In celebration of Black History Month, the Museum is partnering with the Friends of Griffin House to present two performances of ‘The Spirit of Harriet Tubman’. On a barren stage with only a trunk of costumes, award winning actor Leslie McCurdy will retell Harriet Tubman’s story from childhood to her aged years. She shares an important story of triumph over racism, the importance of social commitment and the power of personal integrity.

‘The performances were inspiring and moving.
What an amazing way to find out more about our rich cultural heritage.’
Chatham Capitol Theatre.

Saturday February 25, 2006
Two one-hour performances: 3:00 pm. & 7:00 pm., in the Museum’s Assembly Room
Cost: Adults: $10 Children 12 and under: $7
For tickets call the Museum at 905.627.7412

The Board of Directors
of the
Dundas Historical Society Museum
cordially invites you to the

50th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction
Saturday, January 28, 2006
Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club

If you wish, come in period costume.

Cost: $50

To reserve your ticket call the Museum
at 905.627.7412

The Countdown is On!

TWO MONTHS until the 50th Anniversary Year of the Dundas Historical Museum begins. Watch for word of the exciting variety of events the year will bring, including the opening of 'Cradled in the Valley: Stories of Dundas'

Most definitely, stay tuned!

Saturday January 28th, 2006, celebrate the memories at the Museum’s 50th Anniversary Gala at the Dundas Valley Golf & Curling Club. A Silent Auction will be part of the evening.
Do you have an item – maybe a special teacup or book; a painting or gift certificate;
Or an offering – a month’s worth of fresh baked muffins; use of a cottage, fall clean-up of a garden; that could be part of this fun (and fund raising!) event? It’s never too early to start planning. Just 2 months to go!

GENEALOGY WORKSHOP (INTERMEDIATE)
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
10:00AM TO 3:00PM
$25 Museum members $30 Non-members
(no refunds are possible after October 7th)

This workshop is a continuation of the Beginner’s workshop which took place at the Museum this past April. Didn’t get a chance to attend the Beginner’s session? No worries – the information given by leader Ruth Burkholder will be generic enough so that you will not be lost. Bring your lunch along. Dessert & Beverages provided. Resource books will be available for sale.

The day will include the following:

Do Local History and Family History Mix?

Lists of People: How to Make the Best Use of Census, Directories, Assessment Rolls.

Using Religious & Education Records from the Past.

Call the Museum at 905.627.7412 to register.

A Day in the Life of an 1812 Soldier

On September 17th, 2005 the Dundas Historical Museum invites you to join in ‘A Day in the Life of an 1812 Soldier’. Re-enactors of the 41st Regiment of Foot and representatives of the 1st Regiment (Royal Scots) Grenadier Company will present a living history opportunity for all ages to learn more of this important time in our history. This event promises to be very enjoyable and educational too!

10:00 am: The troops will march from the Museum at 139 Park Street Dundas to the Dundas Driving Park.
10:30 – 11:30: A tactical demonstration will be presented in the Park.
11:30 – 12:30: The troops will march down Cross Street to Grafton Square, there engaging children in a mini militia.
12:30 – 4:00 pm: The troops will return to the Museum by King Street. At the Museum will be an encampment where soldiers and camp followers will display and demonstrate ‘A Day in the Life of an 1812 Soldier’ informally with visitors.

A Pictorial History of Sports in Dundas

Visit our booth at Cactus Festival, King Street, August 19, 20, 21, 2005. Enjoy the photo gallery of championship winning individual athletes and teams of Dundas through the years.

1904 Dundas Rugby
Football Club
Nick Genovese
and Bob Hope

Cross-Melville Heritage Conservation District Walk

A tour exploring the architecture of the historic homes built by some of Dundas' most prominent citizens, hosted by The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario, Hamilton Region Branch.
Guest Guide: Clare Crozier

Date: Sunday, 24 July 2005, 2:00pm

Meet behind St. Paul's United Church at the corner of Park and Cross Streets in Dundas.

PASSAGE TO FREEDOM: Secrets of theUnderground Railroad (January 7 - Feb 25, 2005) [archived information]

Genealogy Workshop
For Beginners to Intermediates (Saturday, April 9, 2005)

Workshop leader: Ruth Burkholder
This workshop is designed to help you organize your research project as you search for your roots. In the morning, ways of organizing and sorting records as well as contacting others to confirm details and stories will be discussed. The afternoon will cover basic records such as birth, marriage, death, census, directories, estate files, etc. with a view of what you can find in them as well as where to find them. The examples will be Ontario based, but discussion can roam to your needs.

1848 Doctor's Office

The first Doors Open Day (La Journée Portes Ouvertes) took place in France in 1984. Reflecting our heritage legacy, the idea soon spread to neighbouring countries, including the Netherlands, Sweden, the Republic of Ireland, Belgium and Scotland. In 1991, these events were united as European Heritage Days.In 2003, all 48 members of the European Cultural Convention participated in European Heritage Days.

In 2000, the City of Toronto launched the first Doors Open event in North America. In 2002, the Ontario Heritage Foundation launched Doors Open Ontario, the first province-wide event of its kind in Canada.

Dundas Valley Manufacturing

In Dundas, The Museum’s Doctor’s Office is part of the event, as are Dundas Valley Manufacturing and Vermeulen/Hind Architects. In total 32 sites will welcome your visit. For detailed site info. and hours see www.architecturehamilton.com or www.doorsopenontario.on.ca.

Complete Information & Lecture Schedule