Heritage Week 2012
Monday, February 20 to Sunday, February 26, 2012
The Ontario Heritage Trust has chosen the theme of “Defending a nation” to celebrate Heritage Week 2012. This theme offers an opportunity for communities across the province to commemorate 2012 as the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812 – a significant and defining event in Canadian history. During Heritage Week 2012, communities are encouraged to reflect on the War of 1812, as well as other major conflicts in our history, and examine how they have shaped our culture and our physical environment.
A special Heritage Week
kick-off event is set for
Friday, February 17 at the Trust’s new Parliament interpretive centre in Toronto. This event will include remarks from several dignitaries and will feature the opening of an exhibit on early parliament and the War of 1812 experience at York (Toronto). The Trust will also be organizing events for some of its own museum sites throughout Heritage Week – including Fulford Place in Brockville and Uncle Tom’s Cabin Historic Site in Dresden. Details of these events will be announced soon.
Communities across Ontario will celebrate Heritage Week with their own
special events and activities that range from exhibits, lectures and workshops to informal gatherings and tours. The Trust is hosting a webpage dedicated to listing these Heritage Week events and activities. Please continue to visit this page, as we will be updating it often with new Heritage Week event listings.
Heritage helps build stronger communities and improves our quality of life. Working together, we can ensure that our heritage is protected for present and future generations. We look forward to an exciting Heritage Week celebration!