Molly Brant – Remembering and Forgetting this Indigenous Woman
March 8, 2023
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A Tale of Two Cities: Lisbon, Seville, and Opening Up the World
October 14, 2022
Lena Beliveau, Curator RMC Museum
Join us on-line at 7pm, Tuesday April 19th, 2022, for a talk by Lena Beliveau, Curator of the Royal Military College Museum. Please email us for a link: contact@frontenacheritage.ca
Kingston, The Limestone City: Stone Buildings in the Kingston Region : A Talk by Jennifer McKendry
Join us 6:30pm Thursday, November 25, at the Upper Hall of the Spire located at 82 Sydenham Street, for a talk by Jennifer McKendry on her new book, “Kingston, The Limestone City : Stone Buildings in the Kingston Region.
Kingston’s Downtown: As Portrayed in Historic Postcards
At 7pm on Monday, March 15, 2021, join us by Zoom for a talk by John Grenville where he will discus Downtown Kingston as portrayed in postcards since the early 1900’s. https://frontenacheritage.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?u=86941cf5d91f3650b5627ded5&id=3e9db76e33&e=1c999d34bd
Not in My Backyard
The term ‘NIMBY’ or ‘Not in My Backyard’ is often used to discredit local activists who seek to ward off unfavourable development in their neighbourhoods. In this talk Christine Sypnowich suggests that, far from being purely selfish, those who take up such causes can be valuable custodians of the common good. On Tuesday February 16,…
Architects Working in the Kingston Region in the 19th Century
On Tuesday March 24th, 2020 at 7pm, join Jennifer McKendry at the Kingston Public Library at the Central Branch, Meeting Room 1 (130 Johnson St) for examine the careers of architects working in the Kingston region in the 19th century. These include George Browne, William Coverdale, Henry Horsey, William Newlands and Power and Son, as…
What’s New In Heritage Planning?
(is there cause for celebration?) At 6:30 pm on Thursday, February 13, 2020 Carl Bray and Marcus Latourneau, Heritage Professionals, will talk on updates in the heritage world. Talk starts at 7pm in the Central Kingston Library Meeting Room 1 at 130 Johnson Street.
Stained Glass in Memorial Hall
At 2pm on January 25, 2020, Paul Robertson, City of Kingston Curator, will speak about the McCausland-Designed stained glass windows in Memorial Hall. Location: City Hall, 216 Ontario St, 2nd Floor.
Creating the Missing Middle, A Path to Sustainability and Affordability
On September 25, 2019, join Ottawa Architect Toon Dreessen for a talk about development. This will be held at 7pm at the Kingston Public Library Central Branch, Meeting Room 1, 130 Johnson Street.
2019 AGM
At 7pm Tuesday May 28, 2019, the Frontenac Heritage Foundation held its 2019 AGM on the 2nd floor of the RCHA Building, 193 Ontario Street. Helen Finley and Ron Tasker provided talks ‘Speaking up for our Heritage’ arguing for the importance of built heritage in the Kingston area. This event was open to the public…
Craig Sims
On March 19, 2019 at 7pm at the RCHA (193 Ontario Street, 2nd Floor), Craig Sims, who is a heritage consultant, will share his experiences investigating the history of Dundurn Castle, including restoring an 1840’s bathroom. You don’t want to miss this one!
Graeme Watson and Murney Tower
What’s happening at Murney Tower? At 7pm on January 22, 2019 in the RCHA Building 2nd floor, Graeme Watson will tell you all about it. Graeme is a geomatics expert and Director of Murney Tower.
Cam Allen
At 7pm on Tuesday September 11, 2018, join us for ‘Heritage Inspection : It’s a Lot More Involved. This event will be held on the 2nd floor of the RCHA, 193 Ontario Street. Cam Allen is a well known Home Inspector in the area specializing in heritage homes. He is the author of the Whig’s…
Ron Brown
On Tuesday June 26, 2018, The Frontenac Heritage Foundation is pleased to sponsor Ron Brown who will talk about his latest edition of his book “150 Unusual Things to See in Ontario”. The event will be held at 7:30pm in the Upper Hall of The Spire at 82 Sydenham Street (Sydenham United Church).
Heritage Week Dinner
Joins us for dinner at a celebration of Heritage Week! On Sunday February 11, 2018, 6pm, at the Renaissance Venue at 285 Queen Street, we will be celebrating Heritage Week with a Prime Rib Dinner and silent auction. The keynote speaker will be Helen Cooper, past mayor of Kingston. Tickets are $75 and are available…
Presentation on the Outer Station
January 5, 2017
The Importance of Kingston Penitentiary
November 3, 2016
Reviewing Properties for Heritage Designation
October 3, 2016
Architectural Terra Cotta Decoration in Kingston
In July 2016, the Frontenac Heritage Foundation hosted a talk on architectural terra cotta decoration in Kingston on the 2nd floor of the RCHA Building. For a period of about fifteen years, approximately from 1885 to 1900, decorative terra cotta occasionally was incorporated into the brickwork of Kingston buildings. It was an attractive expression of…
Thousand Island Lighthouses
March 29, 2016