Peterborough Historical Society illustrated public lecture. James Forrester will be speaking about the restoration/renovation of the historic “Old Red House” in Perth Ontario. Jim, with the help of the heritage trades program at the Perth campus of Algonquin College, is restoring an 1816 building that is closely linked to the early history of Perth. What began as a military settlement after the War of 1812, Perth’s fascinating history has close ties to the tragic death of the Duke of Richmond, Governor General and the senior military officer in the colony, who died in the area after contracting rabies from a rabid fox while inspecting troops at Fort Henry. Join us to learn more about this intriguing building and its history.
Date
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Location/Venue Name
Lion's Centre
Address
347 Burnham Street
City
Peterborough
Postal Code
K9H 1X2
On-Air Headline
The Old Red House in Perth: A Historic House Story
On-Air Message
Lion's Centre, 347 Burnham Street. September 17 7:30-9:00pm
Lecture by James Forrester
History, preservation and restoration of an historic building.
Posting Date
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Community
Title
The Old Red House in Perth: A Historic Building's Story
Recurring Type
Daily