Next Lectures

The Newfoundland Historical Society and the Cupids Historical Society will co-host a symposium

2010    
Sep 24 -25 ‘FAIRE WOODES AND FRESHE RIVERS’: Settling Cupids 1610 - 2010 (Symposium)
Oct 28 Buried Treasure: Newfoundland’s Pre-Confederation Mining History as Captured in Postage Stamps, Picture Postcards, Stock Certificates and Other Ephemera Bruce Ryan
Nov 25 Newfoundland flag - 30th anniversary[Higgins Lecture] Christopher Pratt
     
2011    
Jan 27 A Reflection of Ourselves: Nationalistic Theatre in Newfoundland, 1965 - 1983 Mekaela Mahoney
Feb 24 TBA Caroline Lambert
Mar 31 TBA TBA
Apr 28 TBA [Story Lecture] Gerald Pocius
     
     
     


Please note that lectures are held on the last Thursday of the months of September,
October, November, January, February, March and April. Please contact the office for symposia venues.

Mandate

The Newfoundland Historical Society, founded in 1905, is the oldest non-profit, independent heritage organization in the province. Its mandate is to promote knowledge and public discussion of the history and heritage of Newfoundland and Labrador, which it does through free public lectures, publications, public symposia, heritage awards, and advocacy work.

Society Facts and Activities

-Cabot and His World (1997)
-History of Sealing (1998)
-Encounters With the Wolf [Confederation with Canada] (1999)
-History of the Bank Fishery (1999)
-Amulree's Legacy: Truth, Lies and Consequences (2000)
-Woodland Echoes: Forestry Industry in Western Newfoundland (2001)
-Newfoundland & World War II (2002)
-Exploring Bob Bartlett: The Legacy of an Arctic Adventurer (2009)



 

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