Six new programs come to the Cayuga Heritage Centre

To The Haldimand Press

CAYUGA—The Heritage Centre in Cayuga is pleased to host a number of new virtual programs for the month of February. These kicked off February 1 with a presentation on the many visits royals have made to Canada, the first in a series of presentations in celebration of Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.

These presentations are offered both virtually and in person. Proof of vaccine is required for all those attending in person. All COVID-19 protocols will be followed.

Cost for all programs is $10 per person and pre-registration is required. Register online at Link.HaldimandCounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building, 53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga. 

A Zoom link will be emailed to all confirmed registrants who wish to participate online.

For more information about programs and activities, contact the Heritage Centre at 905-318-5932 ext. 6613 or email heritagecentre @haldimandcounty.on.ca.

Valentine’s Day Mystery Presentation

February 8 at 1 p.m.   

Join us for an evening of fun and mayhem as we try to solve the mystery of the missing artifacts at the Museum.

Cupid’s Arrows Presentation: 

February 9 at 1 p.m.   

The history and traditions of Valentine’s Day will be explored.

Wrapped in Secrets Presentation: 

February 17 at 1 p.m. 

A presentation detailing how quilts and other objects were used to help escaping slaves find their way to freedom and later to send secret messages during WWI and WWII.

Road to Freedom Presentation: 

February 22 at 1 p.m.            

In honour of Black History Month, this talk will focus on the history of the Underground Railroad and Black settlement in Haldimand County.

Royal Food Presentation: 

February 23 at 1 p.m. 

The second presentation in our series about the Royal Family will focus on some of the favourite foods of the Royals.