Highlands Historical Society members are invited to an At Home event at the Spanish-inspired home at 11226 – 60 St. Come and enjoy this lovely home and garden on Sunday, July 23, from 1 – 4 pm. This event is free to Highlands Historical Society members ONLY. There will be no memberships sold at this…
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Upcoming HHS Events in July
The 27th Annual Historic Festival & Doors Open runs from July 2-9, and HHS has three events during this week that you won’t want to miss! Weds. July 5: Bus Tour of the Highlands, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Come on board to hear stories about the people who have lived in the neighbourhood…
Save the Date: Magrath Mansion Open House
Concordia University and HHS are proud to co-host an Open House at the Magrath Mansion (6240 Ada Boulevard) on Saturday, July 8, from 1-4 p.m. This is a rare opportunity to see the inside of this spectacular heritage home, which was built in 1912 by William Magrath, the developer of the Highlands. The tour is…
Highlands Historical Society Spring Pop-Up Event
On Saturday, May 6, from 1:00 to 4:00 pm, the Highlands Historical Society will host a “Spring Pop Up” information table in downtown Highlands. Please invite your neighbours and friends to join us, learn more about the Highlands Historical Society, and enjoy a guided walking tour of Historic Highlands at 2:30 pm. Cost of the…
McLuhan Conversations 2023: “Thinking With Sound”
On March 28 at 7:00 p.m., join sound artist, musician and writer, Remy Bocquillon, for “Thinking With Sound”: a fascinating discussion about how sound and acoustics shape our understanding of the world. The event will be held at McLuhan House (11342 64 Street), a literary arts hub in The Highlands. Influential communications theorist Marshall McLuhan…
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