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 6pm on the third Tuesday of the month at the McLaughlin Branch of the OPL in their lower level auditorium.*

*Subject to change 

2024 Meeting Dates

January 16, 2024
Adam Arko
Oshawa & Electric Railways

February 20, 2024
Eric Sangwine
Mostly True: A Unique History of Oshawa in Art

March 19, 2024
Nicole Adams, Local History Librarian, Oshawa Public Libraries
Oshawa’s Voices: Oral History Project Showcase

April 16, 2024
Dr. Natasha Dixon-Henry
“I Will Use My Freedom Well”: Emancipation Day and the Practice of Black Freedom in Canada 

May 21, 2024
ANNUAL MEETING
Nicole Adams, Local History Librarian, Oshawa Public Libraries
Oshawa School of Nursing

September 17, 2024
Sarah Ferencz, Archivist, Whitby Public Library
Highlights from the Whitby Archives collection

October 15, 2024
Lorna Poplak
The Don

November 19, 2024
Oshawa Museum Staff
Book Launch: Untold Oshawa

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.