Celebrate 150th Years of Heritage at the City of Richmond Hill’s Heritage Summit

As part of ongoing RH150 celebrations, City of Richmond Hill in partnership with the Richmond Hill Historical Society are hosting a free Heritage Summit.

Sunday, September 10, 2023

Location: Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts,10268 Yonge St, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 3B7

Free Parking in Green P Lot behind theatre

Mix and Mingle (1-4 p.m.)

Stroll through the RHCPA’s lobby, hallways and the Plaza Suite where more than 25 organizations will showcase the roles they play in contributing to the City’s heritage. Learn what these organizations do to preserve our past by educating people about our history, customs and arts, protecting our natural or historic resources and carrying on our customs and traditions.

Evening Talk by Toronto historian and author Ted Barris (7-9:30 pm)

Registration required

Enjoy a talk by Toronto historian and author Ted Barris in the RHCPA’s theatre. Ted will discuss the roles of Medics, Doctors and Nurses in WWI and II, with a Richmond Hill emphasis. The evening concludes with a presentation of heritage awards, including the Historical Society’s Bert Hunt Heritage Award.

To Register for FREE Tickets for the evening guest speaker through RHCentre.ca.

RH BIA Booth

Visit our RH booth for kids’ activities and to learn about the heritage in the Village! Blast to the past with us as to explore the evolution of the Richmond Hill BIA businesses through time.

For more information:

City of Richmond Hill 150th Celebration Information on Heritage Summit

Richmond Hill’s Historical Society: Heritage Summit