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          A presentation about the Nine Ships 1825 – Peter Robinson Irish Emigration Bicentennial will take place at the Lakefield Historical Society meeting on Thursday, September 26^th at 7:00 p.m. at the Lakefield Legion at 10 Nicholls St, Lakefield, Ontario. The public is welcome to attend.

            Archivist and historian Elwood Jones and cultural resource manager and historian Dennis Carter- Edwards will speak to the significance of this emigration, outline the journey and highlight the resources available to learn more. Past President of the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club, Maureen Crowley, and former Mayor of the Township of Selwyn, Mary Smith, will speak about previous commemorations of this emigration, describe how Nine Ships 1825 was formed, and what events all the community partners and heritage/historical groups are planning to have during 2025, including special Bicentennial events during August 1-10, 2025.

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Maureen Crowley - Email:  nineships1825@gmail.com  Tel. 705 939-6135