Ontario Re-Visited ~ From History to Parks Here are some of the many Canadian Parks that were create “From History to Parks”. Austin Sawmill Heritage Park The first mill established on this site was built in the 1890s and owned by William T. Craig and John Austin.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Upper Canada Village Founded in 1961, Upper Canada Village is one of the largest living-history sites in Canada. Here, we endeavor to depict life in a rural English Canadian setting during the year 1866.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Living History vs Historical Museums by Dr. Peter MacLeod, Historian, Pre-Confederation Dr. Peter MacLeod explains that Pioneer Villages re-create the past, while Museums present historical artifacts. While Pioneer Villages re-enact a merchant store, the Museum will focus on artifacts such as the sales records of the merchants
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Canadian Warplane Heritage Centre The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum was founded in 1972 and is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to acquire,
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ 200 Years of Peace Unknown to most Canadians, Dec. 24 of this year marks not only Christmas Eve, but also the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Ghent and the end of the War of 1812.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Westfield Heritage Village Westfield is a stunning collection of over 35 historical buildings which has made Westfield one of the most interesting historical destinations in Ontario. Carefully restored and staffed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Importance of Living History by Linda Bennett Pennell Living history is an activity that incorporates historical tools, activities and dress into an interactive presentation that seeks to give observers and participants a sense of stepping back in time.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ War of 1812 – Blurred Vision (Excerpt from our Inside Scoop Blog, by Judi [Scoop] McWilliams) I have been reporting about the War of 1812 … writing articles, doing research, and posting article Blog’s with interesting interviews leaders/experts/historians/re-enactors.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Loyalist Parkway Discover the Loyalist Parkway The Loyalist Parkway is a memorial to the settlers who remained loyal to the British Crown and fled extreme persecution during the American War of Independence.
Read more →Ontario Re-Visited ~ Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre (CBHC), located on the north bank of the St. Marys River in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada, is dedicated to preserving the history of bush flying and forest protection in Canada.
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