The Oakville Historical Society presents ...
We're pleased to showcase a variety of inspiring and engaging guest speakers at our Speaker's Night series.
Enjoy a great evening out and embrace the opportunity to gain some valuable insight and life lessons from our guest speakers who are based in Oakville and beyond.
Light refreshments are offered near the end of the evening. There is also time to socialize and meet new people. Some speakers bring materials for sale, so please feel free to support them!
Our Speaker's Nights are hosted in February, April, May and November. Watch this page for details on upcoming events.
Enjoy a great evening out and embrace the opportunity to gain some valuable insight and life lessons from our guest speakers who are based in Oakville and beyond.
Light refreshments are offered near the end of the evening. There is also time to socialize and meet new people. Some speakers bring materials for sale, so please feel free to support them!
Our Speaker's Nights are hosted in February, April, May and November. Watch this page for details on upcoming events.
Entrance is FREE, but donations are much appreciated!
Our Speakers' Nights are held from:
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EST
and takes place at:
St John's United Church at Dunn and Randall in Oakville, Ontario
(Enter by the Randall St. entrance)
See you there!
7:30 pm – 9:00 pm EST
and takes place at:
St John's United Church at Dunn and Randall in Oakville, Ontario
(Enter by the Randall St. entrance)
See you there!
2018 Speakers' Nights:
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Wednesday, November 21st, 2018
Folly or Fabulous Restoring an 1830s home Shannon Kyles will be our speaker. Founder of OntarioArchitecture.com Shannon Kyles has been teaching History of Architecture at Mohawk College for 25 years. She runs the www.ontarioarchitecture.com website which illustrates various styles of historic buildings found in Ontario focusing on influences and architectural details. Kyles also writes articles on historic architecture for Arabella magazine. She is the Architecture Correspondent for CBC's Fresh Air. Some additional articles. She took apart and restored an 1830s Regency Cottage. Shannon's approach is to popularize historic architecture. Make people appreciate their wonderful old buildings and they will be more likely to save them. Her home is "A family's little house in the Prairie style." You may visit her Facebook. |
Shannon Kyles
Rebuild of an 1830s Regency cottage. Folly or Fabulous?
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Note: May Speaker postponed until next year, due to Royal Wedding
Our Speaker for Wednesday, 16th May 2018 (Cian Horrobin) ... that due to duties in connection with his position in the Monarchist League, he will be travelling to London this month and is regrettably unable to attend our meeting. Not sure if he has had an actual invitation to the wedding, BUT if he has then I will look forward to hearing all about it when we reschedule his next talk – now, hopefully there are no more royal weddings planned for next year! Please let any of your friends know who would normally attend. It is on our website, but perhaps they have not looked there recently! Cian Horrobin, Ontario Regional Co-ordinator, The Monarchist League of Canada The Monarchist League of Canada is a group of your friends and neighbours from across the country, united in their interest in and loyalty towards Canada’s constitutional monarchy. As an inclusive and outward-looking organization, the League is strengthened by the diverse backgrounds and experiences of its members, and is able to project its message nationally in a contemporary manner owing to its credibility and high visibility in the Canadian media. |
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Since its inception in 1970, the League has gained a national reputation as the leading voice of intelligent monarchical opinion in Canada. Our overall task is to promote the full expression and a better understanding of the history and real benefits of a uniquely Canadian constitutional monarchy. We present the positive face of the Canadian Crown as an essential part of national identity, and as the central pillar of our parliamentary democracy. We frequently work with MPs and members of provincial legislatures of all parties to further cement the role of the monarchy as a "big tent" under which every member of a diverse society can find an equal and respected place.
Speakers we have heard from
Wednesday, February 21, 2018
Ms. Geri Tino - Local Associate Architect – "An Approach to Heritage Retrofitting & Restoration"
Ms. Geri Tino - Local Associate Architect – "An Approach to Heritage Retrofitting & Restoration"
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Ms. Tino is an Associate Architect with ATA Architects
Oakville, with a wide experience in historical restoration to modern exploration, involved in “think tanks” for municipal planning, believes in the positive contribution of the architect professional in society. She will share with us, some of her recent work. |
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A graduate from the University of Waterloo School of Architecture, and an Associate Architect with the firm, Geri brings a multi faceted approach to architecture and design through the various intricacies of art, travel and community involvement. She has an extensive and broad range of architectural experience from large scale institutional to small intimate interiors; from historical restoration to modern exploration. She believes in the positive contribution of the architect professional in society, and in the cultural life of the community –volunteerism and philanthropy as a necessary response to the environment and the times. To those ends she has been involved in “think tanks” for municipal planning, member of the Heritage Committee and participated as committee and board member on numerous cultural organizations in the community.
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Wednesday April 18, 2018
Kelly Mathews - Author of “Eaton Hall: Pride of King Township” The beautiful, impressive hall is just a part of the story in her book, which she said looks back on lands and buildings now occupied by Seneca College King Campus, but which were owned by Sir John Craig and Lady Eaton from 1920 to 1970. Lady Eaton, one of the leading elite figures in society of her time, lived from 1880 to 1970 and married into the famous Eaton store family in 1901, said Mathews. |
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She and her husband first visited the area in 1919. They were reportedly talked into coming north from Toronto by their wealthy Hogtown neighbour, Sir Henry Pellatt, owner of Casa Loma and Marylake, which is now the King Township Augustinian shrine.
The Eatons, particularly Lady Eaton, took a shine to the lands and quickly made a deal to purchase them, turning them into a nearby home away from home.
Mathews spent much time and labour on the book and was delighted to discover that Villa Fiori, the 7,000-square-foot home that Lady Eaton first lived in on the lands was, in fact, originally a farmhouse, a theory she had originally had.
She was also thrilled to talk with one of the British Second World War children who had stayed on the property, a person now living in a seniors’ home in Kingston, who had 200 original photos of her time at Eaton Hall.
Mathews also said it was a delight to talk to Lady Eaton’s grandson, Frederick, who she said, talked warmly about his “granny” and about her love of gadgets.
“Lady Eaton loved 7Up and frozen foods. Frederick made Lady Eaton come alive for me,” said Mathews.
Get and share more details on the linked poster.
The Eatons, particularly Lady Eaton, took a shine to the lands and quickly made a deal to purchase them, turning them into a nearby home away from home.
Mathews spent much time and labour on the book and was delighted to discover that Villa Fiori, the 7,000-square-foot home that Lady Eaton first lived in on the lands was, in fact, originally a farmhouse, a theory she had originally had.
She was also thrilled to talk with one of the British Second World War children who had stayed on the property, a person now living in a seniors’ home in Kingston, who had 200 original photos of her time at Eaton Hall.
Mathews also said it was a delight to talk to Lady Eaton’s grandson, Frederick, who she said, talked warmly about his “granny” and about her love of gadgets.
“Lady Eaton loved 7Up and frozen foods. Frederick made Lady Eaton come alive for me,” said Mathews.
Get and share more details on the linked poster.