Today is Emancipation Day, honouring the contributions of people of African descent in shaping Canadian identity and heritage. Last Saturday, The Josiah Henson Museum hosted its annual Emancipation Day celebration. More photos to come! #ONheritage

To help the Trust further protect the Cheltenham Badlands, please stay on the designated trails and not walk on the Queenston Shale, which, while beautiful, is also delicate. Walking in any unmarked area is considered prohibited. Learn more: bit.ly/3LnLnU8

✅Join the ‘bit of a party’ and be not annoyed. 👉Join the mailing list: eepurl.com/g-Pw49 Explore 26 local sites for free on Sept 21 #ONHeritage #doorsopen2024 #dayofdiscovery Region of Waterloo Ontario Heritage Trust

Applications for the 2025 The Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program are open! Live at Fool’s Paradise, the former home of landscape artist Doris McCarthy. Application deadline is October 11. Learn more: bit.ly/46CFzQM 📷 Toni Hafkensheid

#DraytonEntertainment Youth Academy & Production Facility is 1 of 26 sites to explore for free on Sept 21. Go behind the scenes & discover the magic of live theatre! 👉Event Info: bit.ly/424s4pR #ONHeritage #doorsopen2024 #dayofdiscovery Region of Waterloo Ontario Heritage Trust

This Saturday is Doors Open Burlington! 📍 St. Luke’s Anglican Church 📍 BurlingtonGreen Eco-Hub 📍 Burlington Model Railway Club 🕒 Hours: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thank you to our sponsor TD (Canada) #TDReadyCommitment Plan your visit: bit.ly/3A4I81z Museums of Burlington

On Wednesday August 14, Celtic Allegro will be performing at Fulford Place for Music on the Veranda. 🕒Show time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 🎟️Admission: by donation Learn more: bit.ly/4fpsTAx

Explore Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties this Saturday and Sunday. 📍 Nativity Co-Cathedral 📍 St. Raphael’s Ruins 📍 Cornwall Community Museum 🕒 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you to our sponsor TD (Canada) #TDReadyCommitment Plan your visit: bit.ly/3A4I81z

Explore Doors Open Owen Sound this Saturday! 📍Morland Place 📍Mudtown Station Brewery and Restaurant 📍Community Waterfront Heritage Centre 🕒 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you to our sponsor TD (Canada) #TDReadyCommitment Plan your visit: bit.ly/3AyvBUz

Parking at Cheltenham Badlands now requires reservations. Book in advance with ParkPass to ensure a hassle-free visit! Secure your spot and enjoy the adventure! bit.ly/3LnLnU8

Join Fulford Place on August 28 for their final Music on the Veranda concert this season, featuring Bella Borealis. 🕒Show time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. 🎟️Admission: by donation. Learn more about the Veranda series by visiting: bit.ly/3MgyUSV

Fulford Place closes after September 1 for the season! Learn about the Fulford family while touring the mansion and restored gardens. 🕒 Hours: Wed. to Sun., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 📍 287 King Street East, Brockville, ON Learn more bit.ly/3Wfbgfj 📷 Mark Wolfson

Ready to elevate your art? Apply for the Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence Program. Explore personal and found histories through installation, drawing and painting. Featured is past resident, Samuelle Grande. Apply now: bit.ly/46CFzQM Deadline: October 11

Recognize young talent with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Youth Achievement. It honours young individuals and groups dedicated to conserving Ontario’s heritage. Nominees can also win a $3,500 scholarship co-sponsored by Canada Life. bit.ly/3Mftszy

The 2024 Youth Diversity Symposium — a collaboration between the Ontario Heritage Trust, Lambton Kent District School Board and community partners. A celebration of heritage and diversity. Thank you to our sponsor, Canada Life. Watch the full video bit.ly/3STHVVO

Doors Open Ontario is ramping up throughout September! Ontario Heritage Trust is providing access to unique sites across the province for Ontarians to learn about and engage with our province’s rich heritage. Learn more about Doors Open Ontario here: doorsopenontario.on.ca #ONheritage 1/2

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Doors Open Belleville is this Saturday! 📍Glanmore National Historic Site 📍Ameliasburgh Heritage Village 📍Corby Park Rose Garden 🕒 Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thank you to our sponsor TD (Canada) #TDReadyCommitment

The Ontario Heritage Trust @onheritage invites applications for the 2025 Doris McCarthy Artist-in-Residence program at Fool’s Paradise. At the heart of this residency is a belief that heritage is a rich source of inspiration. Deadline: Oct. 11, 2024 ow.ly/kqtj50TfOU2