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

September 15, 2026
Sonya Jones, The Robert McLaughlin Gallery
The Robert McLaughlin Gallery: Bringing the Art Collection to Life
Held at the Robert McLaughlin Gallery, 72 Queen Street

October 20, 2026
Peter S. Taylor  & Helen Break, Friends of the Second Marsh
Stories of the Second Marsh
Held at the John Aker Northview Branch, 250 Beatrice St. E.

November 17, 2026
Film Night: Totem: The Return of the G’psgolox Pole
The film is provided courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.
Held at the McLaughlin Branch, 65 Debwewin Miikan

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.