NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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In honour of Remembrance Month, the Simcoe County Museum will host a virtual lecture series every Thursday throughout November.
Each week, historical experts will lead sessions covering a range of topics. The series is open to individuals and groups, with free virtual admission available by registering at museum.simcoe.ca.
Program schedule:
Topic: Did John McCrae break the Geneva Convention?
Date: Nov. 7, 2024 — 1 p.m.
Vivian McAlister will explore the life of Canadian military doctor John McCrae, author of In Flanders Fields, and whether his wartime actions challenged the Geneva Convention.
Topic: Liberation of the Netherlands
Date: Nov.r 14, 2024 — 1 p.m.
Mark Zuehlke, award-winning author of the Canadian Battle Series, will delve into Canada’s role in the liberation of the Netherlands during the Second World War, marking the 80th anniversary of these pivotal events.
Topic: Collingwood and the transition from wooden to steel shipbuilding, 1880-1916
Date: Nov. 21, 2024 — 1 p.m.
Michael Moir will trace Collingwood’s transformation from wooden boat production to steel shipbuilding, highlighting the shipyards’ impact on Canada’s wartime efforts.
Topic: The Barrie Legion Wall Clock: Nine World War 2 Barrie Men Remembered
Date: Nov. 28, 2024 — 1 p.m.
Steve Glover will recount the touching story behind the Barrie Legion’s Wall Clock, which commemorates nine local Second World War soldiers lost in combat.
For further information on speakers and topics, visit museum.simcoe.ca.
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