on 2 november at 7:00-9:00 pm at the o'kelly v.c. armoury (317 park avenue) in thunder bay, a new book exploring thunder bay and the first world war will be launched as part of the city of thunder bay's commemoration of the centennial of the armistice that ended the war.

co-authored by alumni michel s. beaulieu, david k. ratz, thorold j. tronrud, and jenna l. kirker, thunder bay and the first world war, 1914- 1919 is a narrative history shaped, in large part, by what remains of the voices of those from the period—the letters and correspondence produced by soldiers, nurses, governments, organizations, and families. their stories are augmented, particularly on the home front, by the remaining archival records. the book seeks to understand the role the region and its people played during the war in a broader context and, for better and for worse, why and how they fought, how they addressed the problems the war created, where they differed from elsewhere in canada, and what impacts the conflict had on their community and their lives. it is the story of a community at war.

thunder bay and the first world war, 1914- 1919 is published by the thunder bay historical museum society and funded by the city of thunder bay. for more information about the series of commemoration events occurring between the 2 and 4 november, go to https://www.thunderbay.ca/en/city-hall/100-year-commemoration-of-ww1.aspx

step through the doors of some of our city’s most unique structures and heritage sites. experience first-hand thunder bay’s remarkable architecture. learn about our history, culture and community initiatives through a variety of self-guided and guided tours, exhibits, photos and stories’ illuminating our city’s past and present – all free of charge!

the department of history is a pillar sponsor for this event.

participating sites and activities for 2018 can be found online at:
www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/thunder-bay

you can also follow the event through facebook and instagram at:
www.facebook.com/doorsopenthunderbay
www.instagram.com/doorsopenthunderbay

join us on 25 september to hear michael moir (york university archivist) speak about "james fraser paige & the rise of the port arthur shipbuilding company, 1917-19." the presentation will begin at 7:30 pm. 

this presentation is part of the 2018-19 thunder bay historical museum society's lecture series sponsored by the department of history. since 1908, the thunder bay historical museum society has been regularly holding talks on a wide range of topics on the fourth tuesday of each month at the thunder bay museum (425 donald street east) from september to april. all presentations are free and open to the public.

at the next instalment of the in conservation speaker series at the orillia public library, the department of history's dr. pallavi das will explore how climate change is perceived and experienced by ordinary people, such as apple farmers, and compares it to the experiences of the scientists in western himalayas, india.

dr. das' lecture "people’s knowledge versus scientists’ knowledge: perceptions of climate change in the western himalaya" will take place on 17 april at 6:15 pm at the orillia public library (36 mississauga street west). this session is free and open to the public. register by email to info@orilliapubliclibrary.ca or by phone at 705-325-2338.

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 history society (luhs) will be having its annual semi-formal on the 13 april, 8 pm at tony and adam's. it is an all ages event and tickets are $15. there will be a "tray pass" menu. you can get your tickets by contacting luhs at luhs.history@lakeheadu.ca

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 historical society is hosting a trivia night in the study on 28 february. it will be hosted by the department's own dr. steven jobbitt.

team of 4-5 people, $5 per person.

come out for a evening of trivia, drinks, and prizes! 

to reserve a spot, email luhs@lakeheadu.ca

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 historical society (luhs) will be holding its winter 2018 social gatherings every second wednesday of the month in the study starting at 6:00 pm. come on by and meet fellow history 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff, and alumni!

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 historical society (luhs) will be holding its first social of the year in the study starting at 6:00 pm. come on by and meet fellow history 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , faculty and staff, and alumni!

future socials will be held on the second thursday of each month between 6:00 and 8:00 pm.

the 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 historical society (luhs) is holding a bake sale on 26 october, 8 am to 4 pm just outside of the outpost. the cost of goodies is by donation!