Commemorate Remembrance Day With Us
At the Trent Valley Archives, we think it is important to honour the members in our community, past and present, who have fought in conflicts for our freedom. This November, we encourage you to commemorate Remembrance Day with us and learn more about our community’s military history by attending our upcoming Military History tour in Little Lake Cemetery or by purchasing a military history themed book from our bookstore.
Have you seen the updated Heritage Gazette?
We are pleased to continue and expand on the pioneering work of archivist Elwood Jones and Steve Gavard as we explore the near and distant past in this full colour publication.
View the current and past issues
Today, on Remembrance Day, we want to take a moment to recognize all the Peterborough citizens who fought (and continue to fight) in conflicts for our freedom across our centuries-long history as a community. We deeply appreciate your sacrifices, and will continue to document and honour your lives and legacies for years to come. Lest we forget. ![]()
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If there is someone in your family that you are thinking about today, please feel free to share their names and stories in the comments with us.
Have you had an opportunity to read Michael Doran's book "Nicholas Scott: From Chandos to Méricourt with the 93rd Battalion" yet? If not, we highly recommend it. Part of our Trent Valley Archives Memory Series, the book documents the life and wartime activities of the author's great-uncle, Nicholas Scott, who served with the 93rd Battalion during the First World War. Born in Chandos in 1894, Nicholas was just 21 years old when he enlisted in March of 1916 and was one of the soldiers who never returned home to his family.![]()
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The author spent hours researching and writing about this piece of his family history, and we think all of his hard work has culminated in a fantastic book. In addition to telling Nicholas's story, the book also contains an extensive bibliography and short biographies of all the people who served directly alongside him in the war. Copies are $50 and can be purchased in-person at our archives building at 567 Carnegie Avenue (which is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10am to 4pm) or online, here: trentvalleyarchives.com/shop/nicholas-scott-from-chandos-to-mericourt-with-the-93rd-battalion/![]()
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[Image Caption: Nicholas Scott. Photo Courtesy of Frank McMahon]
Our Military History Tour happening in Little Lake Cemetery this Sunday, November 3 at 3pm sold out, so we've added a second tour at 12:30pm on the same day. If you've been wanting to learn more about Peterborough's military history, you won't want to miss this tour. As you traverse through the cemetery with local historian Don Willcock, you’ll hear about the lives of people who served in many different conflicts, including the Napoleonic Campaigns, the American Civil War, the War of 1812, and the First and Second World Wars. ![]()
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Tickets to the tour cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite, here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/honouring-our-military-history-tickets-1067893451059?aff=oddtdtcreator. Please note that this is a walking tour in Little Lake Cemetery that covers a large portion of the cemetery grounds. It stays on the main roadways whenever possible, but covers some uneven and hilly ground and may not be accessible to everyone. Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather, as the tour will run rain or shine. The tour also covers difficult and sensitive material and may not be appropriate for everyone. If you have any questions about accessibility or the content of this tour. please email us at admin@trentvalleyarchives.com or call us at 705-745-4404.![]()
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[Image Caption: Lakefield Remembrance Service. Twenty-one wreaths were laid during a solemn Remembrance Day Service Thursday, at the Lakefield cenotaph. The Lakefield First Silver and Gold Boy Scout pack also laid a wreath. Shown, left to right, Kenneth Hasler, 10 and Glen Stevenson, 8.]
Happy Halloween! 🎃 We hope everyone has a fun and safe Halloween night tonight.
We have 1-2 extra tickets to our Downtown Ghost Walk happening tonight (Wednesday, October 30) at 7pm! If you're interested, send us a message or email us at admin@trentvalleyarchives.com. This is the last Ghost Walk we'll be hosting this year, so if you're interested, act now!We're still a long way from spooky season, but it's never too early to think about getting tickets to our ghost walks! Due to popular demand, we're bringing back our Downtown Ghost Walk this year on five nights in October: Thursday the 17, Friday the 18, Wednesday the 23, Thursday the 24 and Friday the 25. ![]()
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If you want to be a part of this Halloween tradition, you'll need to purchase your tickets soon as they're already selling quickly! They cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite, here: www.eventbrite.ca/cc/ghost-walks-3369799 Have a large group of family, friends, or co-workers? Send us an email at admin@trentvalleyarchives.com or call our tour inquiry phone line at 705-298-2350 to discuss the possibility of booking a private tour.