Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists CQHA Events
The 2024 George Richardson Lecture at Fox at 400
Held jointly by the CQHA/CRQS/QSRA, the Fox at 400 conference held this past June included the 2024 George Richardson Lecture. Historian Nigel Smith presented “Back to the Light: A Fresh Approach,” examining Quaker activity from its origins to the early 18th century. . . . (Click here to read more) “The 2024 George Richardson Lecture at Fox at 400”
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FHA Virtual Lecture – “William Penn: Enigmatic Quaker, Founding Father” by J. William Frost
Join the Friends Historical Association in celebrating the 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth with a focus on his contemporary, arguably the second most important leader in the early Quaker movement: William Penn. Events include an in-person tour of Pennsbury Manor on May 19 and a virtual lecture by J. . . . (Click here to read more) “FHA Virtual Lecture – “William Penn: Enigmatic Quaker, Founding Father” by J. William Frost”
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Event: “The New History of Quakerism” Tomorrow with Ben Pink Dandelion and Robynne Rogers Healey
The Libraries and Quaker Studies at Haverford College is hosting a free Quaker history zoom panel on Wednesday, February 7th at 12:00pm EST.
The way that we understand the history of the Society of Friends today is very different from the way that we understood it one hundred–or even ten–years ago. . . . (Click here to read more) “Event: “The New History of Quakerism” Tomorrow with Ben Pink Dandelion and Robynne Rogers Healey”
Events Meetinghouse
Online Event: “Assimilate or Be Exterminated” by David Raymond
“Assimilate or Be Exterminated”
Presented by David Raymond (Mi’kmaw descendant)
December 4, 2023, 7pm Eastern Time
David Raymond, a Quaker from Ottawa, will be giving a talk titled “Assimilate or Be Exterminated” this coming Monday, December 4th. David used the CFHA transcription of the Genessee Yearly Meeting minutes and other CFHA resources in his research. . . . (Click here to read more) “Online Event: “Assimilate or Be Exterminated” by David Raymond”
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Upcoming Event: An Introduction to the History of Quakers in Canada
Winnipeg Monthly Meeting is hosting an online religious education event open to everyone on the history of Quakers in Canada. The event will be facilitated by Elaine Bishop on Thursday, November 30th.
Some quiz questions for an Introduction to the History of Quakers in Canada:
- Who were the earliest Quakers in Nova Scotia?
Academic CQHA Events
CQHA / CRQS / QSRA Joint Conference in June 2024
For the 400th anniversary of the birth of George Fox—credited with the establishment of The Religious Society of Friends also known as Quakers—the 2024 Joint Conference will be held in Lancaster in June, in the area at the epicentre of early Quakerism. . . . (Click here to read more) “CQHA / CRQS / QSRA Joint Conference in June 2024”
AGM Events
Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd
This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 23rd.
The executive committee plans to present on the Threshing session held last October on “Reimagining the Future of the CFHA.” As CFHA moves forward, the executive welcomes thoughts, ideas, and blogs from members. . . . (Click here to read more) “Save the Date – AGM on September 23rd”
Coldstream Events
Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk
The London & Middlesex Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is hosting an upcoming presentation tomorrow by Dave Zavitz on the history of Coldstream Friends. Join them this Saturday, January 7th, at 10am eastern time. This is a hybrid presentation, so you can register to attend over Zoom, or in person if you’re in the London, ON, area. . . . (Click here to read more) “Event: Join the London & Middlesex Branch for The Society of Friends (Quakers) Settlement in Coldstream Talk”
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Invitation to a CFHA Threshing Session
Reimagining the Future of CFHA
The new Executive Committee of the Canadian Friends Historical Association invites all interested parties to participate in a broad ranging session to help determine the future direction of CFHA. Rob Leverty, the Executive Director of the Ontario Historical Society, who has considerable experience with organizations like ours, will be present to help facilitate the discussion, and provide information. . . . (Click here to read more) “Invitation to a CFHA Threshing Session”