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Monthly Archive: December Cana
Origins of a Collection: A look at R.S. Williams' Historic Musical Instruments
Have you ever wondered how museums collect their treasured artefacts? You probably know that many objects are generously donated to such cultural centres. But do you know the story or the provenance (the record of origin and history of ownership) behind these objects? The ROM is full of interesting acquisition stories—many of which can be found in the Curatorial departments and the Library & Archives. This is just one…
Celebrate Canada Day with Maple Syrup!
In celebration of Canada Day and Canadian Heritage Week (July 1st - July 7th) this post will relfect on the rich heritage and history embedded within our maple leaf.
Migration: The Long and Bumpy Road
Migrations are a visually stunning, remarkable part of nature, from flying flocks of birds to stampeding bison.
Stories from 2B - Talking about Canadian History
Australian intern, Maxine Kauter, knows nothing about Canadian history... but that's not stopping her from talking about it.
Oh Canada! Celebrating our history
Recently, the Hon. James Moore, federal Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, announced the creation of a new initiative: Canada History Week...
The first Church at York and the War of 1812
Written by Paul Vaculik, ROMwalks volunteer
The first Church at York (later renamed to St. James) was built in 1807 by soldiers of the British garrison. The church and its rector, the Reverend Dr. John Strachan, became central to events of the War of 1812.
ROM Walk: Sculpture and the City
By Valerie Fairclough, ROMwalks volunteer
ROM Walk: Queen’s Park Circle
By Bruce Salvatore, ROM Walks, Department of Museum Volunteers
Queen’s Park, located in central Toronto, was opened in 1860 and dedicated by the Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) to his mother, Queen Victoria. Brimming with history, this ROM walk uncovers the controversy that surrounded awarding a contract to the building the legislature to an American architect.
St. James’ Cemetery ROMwalks
St. James’ Cemetery, opened at the corner of Parliament and Bloor Streets in 1844, is the eternal resting place of many of the prominent families of York and Toronto. Monuments and mausoleums are engraved with the names Jarvis, Ridout, Gooderham, Cawthra, Baldwin and Osler among others. Stories of success and scandal abound.
Historic South Rosedale Artist Studio
Submitted by Regina Virgo, Department of Museum Volunteers
On our ROMwalk tour of the western section of South Rosedale, we’ll descend into the Rosedale Ravine via Park Road, originally a corduroy road constructed by Sheriff William Botsford Jarvis to make the trip to Rosedale more convenient and facilitate sales of his Rose Park subdivision lots.
