The Story of Peterborough’s First Cemetery - Walk & Talk Tour
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The Story of Peterborough’s First Cemetery - Walk & Talk Tour

This tour highlights the history of Peterborough's first cemetery and the subsequent histories of its location.

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Location

Confederation Square

499 George Street North Peterborough, ON K9H 2V9 Canada

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Refunds up to 14 days before event

Agenda

10:00 AM

Meeting Point: tour begins in Confederation Square (centre sidewalk)

12:00 PM

Tour concludes in Confederation Square

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Peterborough’s First Cemetery was set aside in 1825 and in use until 1854. It was located in what is now Confederation Park, the Armouries and the former Peterborough Collegiate. This tour highlights the history of the cemetery, and its subsequent histories as fallow ground, a militia drill hall, the local fair, the current buildings and the extraordinary War Memorial and other monuments. Tour will be led by Elwood Jones and Don Willcock of Trent Valley Archives. Hosted by Trent Valley Archives.

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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 · 10:00 AM EDT