The Peter Robinson Emigration Experiment - Talk and Musical Presentation

The Peter Robinson Emigration Experiment - Talk and Musical Presentation

Listen to the compelling details of the 1825 Peter Robinson emigration scheme. Hosted by local historians in historic Market Hall.

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Date and time

Location

Market Hall Performing Arts Centre

140 Charlotte Street Peterborough, ON K9J 2T8 Canada

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 14 days before event

Agenda

1:00 PM

Talk commences in Market Hall's theatre

2:00 PM

Brief Intermission

2:15 PM

Musical presentation, “The Nogojiwanong By Song” commences

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

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 the challenges the Irish faced during their arduous journey arriving to the backwoods communities they established in the Peterborough region. This talk will be co-hosted by Elwood Jones, historian and archivist at Trent Valley Archives and Dennis Carter-Edwards, former historian and cultural resource manager at Parks Canada. Following the talk, enjoy a fascinating musical presentation by musician Glen Caradus, “The Nogojiwanong By Song”, featuring local folk songs, including his ‘Crankie Theatre’.

Good to Know: This event requires ticket purchase in advance and is subject to availability.

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Nine Ships 1825
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The development of our project has been deeply rooted in community engagement and collaboration from its inception. There is a proud history of marking this important historic event in our community. The arrival of the Peter Robinson settlers was marked in special ways in 1830, 1897, 1925, 1927 and 2015 by many local volunteers and collaborators. Currently, our project benefits from the partnership of more than a dozen community organizations, with representation from across the Nogojiwanong-Peterborough region, all of whom have provided letters of support.

CA$20Aug 4 · 1:00 PM EDT