Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - HCHS presents Gary Foster, owner of Campbell Monuments, speaking on the History of Tomstones and What We Can Learn From Them.  Town by town, concession by concession, the graveyards of our region provide us with greater knowledge than we would expect:  economic ebbs and flows, changing sociodultural values, creation of our transportation system, medical history, international trade and immigration patterns.  All this from our local cemetery!  This ffree public presentation takes place at Maranatha, 100 College St. West, Belleville.  (Ample parking and level access at the rear of the building.)  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversation and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca

Hastings County historical Society presents author, James Stewart who will give a behind the scenes account of Canada's Prime Ministers, based on his book Being Prime Minister. From Sir John A to Justin Trudeau, the author will peel back the curtain on Canada's leaders to reveal what the job--and their lives--were really like.,  He will touch on everything from encounters with celebrities and attempted assassinations to life with pets and invasions of privacy.  This free public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha, 100 College St. West, Belleville.  (Ample parking and level access at the rear of the building.)  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversation and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca

Hastings County Historical Society presents Society Director, Bill Kennedy, speaking on the History of Algonquin Park, the ccolourful  and intriguing story of the development of one of Canada's most beautiful parks.  hear the stories of the early days of the Park and the people who worked so hard to keep it natural.  This free public presentation takes place at Maranatha, 100 College St. West.  (Ample parking and level access at the rear of the building).  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversation and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - Laura Forth and James Smith share their film:  Lest We Forget - The Price of Freedom which tells the amazing story of how the little village of Deloro helped save the world from Hitler.  This free public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha, 100 College Street West, Belleville  (Ample parking and level access at the rear of the building.)  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversations and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca

Tuesday, January 15, 2019 - Hastings County Historical Society presents Gary Foster, owner of Campbell Monuments speaking on the History of Tombstones and What We Can Learn From Them.  Town by town, concession by  concession, the graveyards of our region provide us with greater knowledge of our past than many would consider.  Gary will provide evidence of economic ebbs and glows, changing socio-cultural values, creation of our transportation system, medical history, international trade and immigration patterns.  All this available in your local cemetery!  This free public presentation takes place at 7:30 p.m. at Maranatha, 100 College Street West, Belleville  (Ample parking and level access at the rar of the building.)  Bring a friend and enjoy refreshments, conversations and displays following the presentation.  For more info go to www.hastingshistory.ca