The Local History Speaker Series is an event presented in partnership between the Oshawa Historical Society and the Oshawa Public Libraries. Each month, we join together to host entertaining and educational lectures that focus on the history of Oshawa and the surrounding area.

The Local History Speaker Series takes place at 6 PM on the third Tuesday of the month.

2026 Meeting Dates

Held at the John Aker Northview Branch, 250 Beatrice St. E.

January 20, 2026
Sarah Ferencz, Whitby Public Library, and Jennifer Weymark, Oshawa Museum
Women of Whitby Township

February 17, 2026
Dumaresq de Pencier, Canadian Automotive Museum
Exit the Horse

Held at the McLaughlin Branch, 65 Debwewin Miikan

March 17, 2026
Melissa J. Nelson
In conversation: Memory is Resistance

April 21, 2026
Ed Conroy
ImagiNation: The Golden Age of Toronto Kids’ TV

May 19, 2026
ANNUAL MEETING
Nicole Patterson, Local History & Genealogy Librarian, OPL
TBD

September 15, 2026
Sonya Jones, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery: Bringing the Art Collection to Life

October 20, 2026
TBD
TBD

November 17, 2026
TBD
TBD

Previous Year’s Speaker Series

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With a strong knowledge of and passion for Oshawa’s history, Oshawa Museum staff would be happy to deliver a presentation to your historical society, special interest group, or service club.  Contact Lisa at 905-436-7624(x105), or membership[at]oshawamuseum[dot]org for more information.