Fall Lecture Series 2024
The 2024 installment of our Fall Lecture Series runs Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. from October 29 – November 19. These are in-person lectures held in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre, except for October 29 which may be viewed either online or in the theatre. Complimentary refreshments following.
Advance registration not required. Admission includes access to Grey Roots Museum & Archives. Grey Roots Members enjoy free admission. Check out the advantages of Grey Roots Membership.
This lecture gives an overview of the Canadian Conservation Institute and its services, and highlights observations and recommendations for a 1930s horse-drawn winterized hearse from the Grey Roots collection which underwent treatment in Ottawa. The restored hearse is currently on display at Grey Roots. Presenter: Amanda Salmon, Conservator at the Canadian Conservation Institute.
This pre-recorded lecture may be viewed online, or in person in the Thomas Wheildon Theatre. Lecture will be available for repeat viewing following the premiere.
The lecture will stream right here, and on our YouTube page.
Enjoy a look back to the origin and early years of Grey Roots Museum & Archives with author Richard Thomas. Includes archival video recordings and photographs showing the origin and evolution of Grey Roots.
Richard Thomas is a broadcast journalist who has lived in Owen Sound since 1986. His first book, Gas Head Willy, was published in 1996 and shortlisted by the Crime Writers of Canada as one of the best first novels of the year. Since then, Thomas has written more than a dozen fiction and non-fiction books about Owen Sound and area. He has been recognized by the City of Owen Sound, the Grey County Historical Society and the Ontario Historical Society for his heritage work. Thomas is a long-time member and current Chair of the Owen Sound and North Grey Union Public Library Board.
During the final stages of the Second World War, they were known as the “Cinderella Army”. The First Canadian Army had been relegated to the left flank of the Allied advance toward Germany from Normandy and given the thankless task of opening the Channel ports from Le Havre to Ostend in Belgium. For Canada, this was the Cinderella Campaign. Presenter Mat Johnson discusses the Cinderella Campaign with historian and author Mark Zuehlke.
A salute to the 100th anniversary of the creation of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) presented by military historian and retired teacher Dave Alexander. Many locals answered the call of duty joining the RCAF during the Second World War. They will be featured in this lecture providing insights into the RCAF Women’s Division, the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, Ferry Command, Bomber Command and Fighter Command.
We hope you will join us this fall for the 2024 Fall Lecture Series.
