Recently, the paper NewmarketToday shared an article about the historic Ebenezer Doan House by Newmarket resident and local historian Richard MacLeod. The article discusses the house’s Quaker origins as well as its more recent history as the Doane House Hospice. The article can be read on the NewmarketToday website. For Read more
The following report is from the Archives Committee of Canadian Yearly Meeting, shared with the CFHA in light of our upcoming Annual General Meeting on September 24th. 2022 08 04 To Friends in Canadian Yearly Meeting and beyond We send loving greetings from the annual gathering of the Canadian Yearly Read more
Please be reminded that this Saturday, the 24th of September, we will hold: THE 50th ANNIVERSARY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF THE CANADIAN FRIENDS HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION Zoom invitation forthcoming on Friday! From 1-2 p.m. Eastern (Toronto) time we will conduct our business. From 2:30-3:30 our annual lecture will be presented by Read more
This year, CFHA’s Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, September 24th. The business portion of the AGM will take place from 1:00 – 2:00pm EDT. All members are encouraged to attend. The business portion will be followed by the program portion from 2:30 – 3:30pm EDT and is Read more
We have updated our transcriptions page with a new upload: Norwich Monthly Meeting, 1852 – 1866. Thank you to Carman Foster for transcribing the minutes, and to Randy Saylor for overseeing the transcription process. The CFHA is grateful for their generous donation and time. This minute book follows the minutes from the Read more
Please join the Conference of Quaker Historians and Archivists (CQHA) on three days in June, for a set of virtual sessions foregrounding expanded approaches to the study of Quaker history and culture. Registration for the June sessions is now open. Sessions are free to attend but you must be registered Read more
CFHA is excited to share the following announcement from the Middlesex Centre Archives: The Middlesex Centre Archives (MCA) is pleased to announce receipt of a $28,500 grant through the Library and Archives Canada’s Documentary Communities Heritage Program (DHCP). This grant will support the professional repair, cleaning and digitisation of early Read more
Join us Saturday, May 28th, for the final lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The series has provided a wonderful opportunity to gather over the past five months to hear speakers present on their research and engage in the broader Quaker scholarly community. CFHA is pleased to welcome Read more
Join us Saturday, May 7th, for the penultimate lecture in CFHA’s Quakerism in the Atlantic World series. The previous eight lectures have proven wonderful opportunities for thoughtful dialogue and engagement in the broader Quaker scholarly community. We’re excited to welcome our next presenter, Dr. Rosalind Johnson. She will present on Read more
CFHA is excited to share the following news! The Canadian Yearly Meeting Archives Committee is delighted to announce the re-opening of the Canadian Quaker Library and Archives on May 2, 2022. CQLA recently announced the appointment of a new archivist and are now ready to welcome guests back to the Read more