To The Haldimand Press
CAYUGA—The Heritage Centre in Cayuga is pleased to offer exciting programs for August.
First up was a presentation on Aufust 9 looking at three different historic trials at the Cayuga Courthouse, followed by a presentation of the life of Lacklan McCallum, a Scottish immigrant and politician, on August 10.
The following events are still to come.
Royal Spares
August 16 (6 p.m.)
The Royal Family’s reign spans 37 generations and 1,209 years. Throughout history, the role of the second or third royal sibling of a reigning monarch has not always been easy. Siblings from the last four generations of the Royal Family have clashed over their formal and family duties. Join us as we explore the ups and downs of being a royal spare.
Jane Austen
August 17 (1 p.m.)
A talk pertaining to Jane Austen, an English novelist known for her six major books. This talk will highlight the role she played in the early beginnings of women’s suffragette movement and how the movement affected Canada and Haldimand County.
Historic and Obscure Bylaws
August 20 (12:30 p.m.)
There are a number of bylaws that date back to the early 1800s that are still on the books today. For example: horses, cattle, sheep, swine, and poultry are banned from running at large in Haldimand and it is illegal to make a snowman taller than 30 inches in Prince Edward Island! This amusing talk will take a look at a number of historic and obscure bylaws in Haldimand and Canada.
Royal Rules
August 24 (1 p.m.)
There are a number of etiquette guidelines and traditions that the Royals have to adhere to when in public. For example, did you know that members of the family have to bow or curtsey to the Queen or that when the Queen stops eating, everyone else has to stop eating too? Join us for this fun presentation as we explore another aspect of the life of the Windsors.
The cost for programs is $10 and pre-registration is required. Registration may be completed online at link.haldimandcounty.ca or in person at the Haldimand County Administration Building (53 Thorburn Street South, Cayuga). For more information, contact the Heritage Centre at 905-318-5932 ext. 6613 or museums@haldimandcounty.on.ca.
