Cayuga Heritage Centre announces August program schedule
The Heritage Centre in Cayuga is pleased to offer an exciting mix of programs for the month of August.
August 9 (6 pm) – Presentation: Historic Mystery Series – True Crime
The Haldimand County Courthouse has been the scene of many notable trials. This series of three programs will look at a different historic trial in each session. Participants will have an opportunity to hear the facts and solve the case before hearing the actual outcome. Each historic crime will remain a secret until the date of the presentation.
August 10 ( 1pm) – Presentation: Senator Lachlan McCallum
This presentation explores the life & times of Lachlan McCallum, a Scottish immigrant who settled in Sherbrooke Township and became a successful lumber merchant, boat builder, Member of Parliament. McCallum was later appointed to the Senate in 1888.
August 16 (6 pm) – Presentation: Royal Spares
The Royal Family’s reign spans 37 generations and 1,209 years. Throughout history, the role of the second or third royal sibling of a reigning monarch has not always been easy. Siblings from the last four generations of the Royal Family have clashed over their formal and family duties. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of being a royal spare.
August 17 (1 pm) – Presentation: Jane Austen
A talk pertaining to Jane Austen, an English novelist known for her six major books. This talk will highlight the role she played in the early beginnings of women’s suffragette movement and how the movement affected Canada and Haldimand County.
August 20 (12:30 pm) – Presentation: Historic and Obscure Bylaws
There are a number of by-laws that date back to the early 1800s that are still on the books today. For example: horses, cattle, sheep, swine and poultry are banned from running at large in Haldimand and it is illegal to make a snowman taller than 30 inches in Prince Edward Island! This amusing talk will take a look at a number of historic and obscure by-laws in Haldimand and across Canada.
August 24 ( 1pm) – Presentation: Royal Rules
There are a number of etiquette guidelines and traditions that the Royals have to adhere to when in public. For example, did you know that members of the family have to bow or curtsey to the Queen or that when the Queen stops eating, everyone else has to stop eating too? Join us for this fun presentation as we explore another aspect of the life of the Windsors.
The cost for all programs is $10 per person and pre-registration is required. Registration may be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building (53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga).
For more information about programs and activities, contact the Heritage Centre at 905-318-5932 ext. 6613 or e-mail
museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
