Museum’s Popular Speaker Series Returns on September 18
The popular St. Marys Museum speaker series returns for its thirteenth season this fall with a variety of engaging evening presentations.
On Thursday, September 18, the Museum will hold a presentation about bridges in St. Marys. Often something we take for granted, local historians Ken Telfer and Mary Smith will explore how these structures have shaped our community and become iconic landmarks.
On Thursday, October 23, the stories of Rotary Club of St. Marys will be shared. 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of Rotary’s impact on the community. Assistant Curator, Emily Taylor will share the club’s history from the partnership exhibit Service Above Self, and Andrew Middleton, 2020-2021 Rotary Club of St. Marys President, will speak about Rotary’s current initiatives in its century year.
On Wednesday, November 19, the history of the quarries will be explored by local historians Paul King and Larry Pfaff. Today, the Quarry is Canada’s largest outdoor swimming pool, but in the mid-1800s it was the centre of the town’s industry. This presentation will focus on both the industrial and recreational history of this popular attraction.
The speaker series is a fundraiser for the Museum. The cost per person to attend 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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