Museum’s Popular Speaker Series Resumes on March 19

The popular St. Marys Museum speaker series resumes its thirteenth season this spring with a variety of engaging evening presentations.

On Thursday, March 19, the Museum will hold a presentation about the history of telephones. Curatorial and Programming Assistant Abigail Parsons will discuss the 150th anniversary of the creation of the telephone and how that has impacted the St. Marys area.

On Thursday, April 16, local historian Mary Smith will explore the legacy of Arthur Meighen, Canada’s ninth Prime Minister. Born in Anderson, Meighen attended high school in St. Marys before becoming a lawyer and politician. This presentation will explore his life, political career, and controversial legacy.

On Thursday, May 21, a special screening of We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of the Ontario Farmerettes will take place. This documentary reveals the forgotten story of the Ontario Farm Service Force, which put 40,000 volunteer teenage girls to work between 1941 and 1952. Tickets will be available for purchase in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for more details about this special presentation.

The speaker series is a fundraiser for the Museum. The cost per person is $12 or $10 for Museum members. Space is limited and therefore pre-registration is necessary. For more information or to register, call 519-284-3556 or email museum@town.stmarys.on.ca.

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For media inquiries:
Lauren Thomson-Vernooy, Corporate Communications Coordinator
519-284-2340, ext. 432| lthomson@town.stmarys.on.ca