Local History Events
Book Launch at Picton Public Library
Event Date: May 20, 2023
Flashback February: Suzanne Pasternak’s “Minerva”
Event Date: Feb 25, 2022
Join local artist, musician, playwright and author Suzanne Pasternak to learn more about her new book, “Minerva”.
Minerva McCrimmon was the seventeen year old ship’s cook and the Captain’s daughter on the 125 foot barley schooner The Davide Andrews. The ship was difficult to handle and no man could make her steer a straight wake, but the teenager Minerva could. In 1882 Minerva rescued the crew of her ship when it wrecked off the shores of Oswego, N.Y. She died shortly after at the age of 21 and is buried in the little cemetery in South Bay.
For thirty one years legendary County heroine Minerva McCrimmon’s life story was told on stages in a folk opera written and composed by Suzanne Pasternak and Tom Leighton. After years of performances and undergoing development at Mirvish Productions, Suzanne and Tom decided to bring her incredible story home to the County and make a permanent record of her life by writing a book about her.
An illustrator from Toronto has joined Tom and Suzanne to develop the manuscript for the new book. Deeply researched for three decades, the story paints an historically rich portrait of the marine culture of South Bay and Long Point.
For those who select the option “Presentation + Charcuterie”, a selection of local charcuterie will be delivered to them (must reside within the Quinte region) on the day of the presentation.
A zoom link will be sent to participants within 24 hours of the presentation.
For tickets, visit: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/39528/.
Flashback February: Historic Cooking on Macaulay’s Hearth
Event Date: Feb 27, 2022
Nancy Woods, longtime volunteer at Macaulay Heritage Park, will use the historic hearth at Macaulay House to demonstrate 19th century cooking methods – specifically those using cast iron cookware. Nancy will showcase a number of recipes, and ticket holders will be able to sample the finished products as your ticket includes a tasting package delivered to your door! Participants will also receive a collection of heritage recipes to try out at home.
This will be a pre-recorded presentation, though Nancy will be on hand during the Zoom event to answer questions.
For those who select the option “Presentation + Tasting Package”, samples of Nancy’s recipes and a collection of heritage recipes will be delivered to them (must reside within the Quinte region) on the day of the presentation.
A zoom link will be sent to participants within 24 hours of the presentation.
For tickets, visit: https://www.ticketscene.ca/events/39529/.
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