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History Symposium
@historysymposium.bsky.social
A Canadian not-for-profit organization sharing our love for history with a focus on War of 1812/Napoleonic Wars, Regency Culture and Canadian History.

Proud hosts of the an annual 3 Minute Canadian Thesis Competition

https://linktr.ee/historysymposium
What nice feedback!
November 6, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Our upcoming livestreams!

www.historysymposium.com/online-lectu...
October 20, 2025 at 2:59 PM
What nice feedback from Cassidy!

You can see @mimicofmodes.com's talk here:

www.youtube.com/live/3FrS8Z3...
October 20, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Today!

Livestream will be at 14:00 eastern. Recording anytime after that.

You can find @mimicofmodes.com's talk on our YouTube channel at:

www.youtube.com/@HeritageDay...
October 18, 2025 at 11:33 AM
We had a reconnaissance party out yesterday doing some advanced planning on a special project!

A fun day.
October 14, 2025 at 2:38 PM
www.historysymposium.com/cassidy-perc...

In one week! @mimicofmodes.com will help us kick off our livestreams for the fall season.

It is time to learn all about corsets!
October 11, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Our fall schedule is finalized and ready for registrations!

All talks will livestream and be recorded on our YouTube channel.

All are offered for FREE!

www.historysymposium.com/online-lectu...
August 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM
How about that, another milestone achieved!

I remember thinking we would never get to 100 subscribers on YouTube!

Come join the party!

www.youtube.com/@HeritageDay...
August 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This is small compared to the influencers but it still blows me away!

So humbled to have so many people watch our content!

Can you subscribe to our channel? We need 7 to reach 2000!
August 19, 2025 at 10:54 AM
Meet your History Symposium team!

In the heart of the action at Waterloo 2025!

Photo by Deb Brown
July 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
www.youtube.com/@HeritageDay...

Today!

To join live, simply go to our YouTube channel for 14:00 eastern time or check out the recording later!
April 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Reminder!

We have @melissawing.bsky.social coming up on Saturday!

Register for free: www.historysymposium.com/melissa-wing/
April 8, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Up next! Our last talk in our Spring livestream series:

www.historysymposium.com/melissa-wing/

We are so excited to feature @melissawing.bsky.social! From the time we first Melissa on our 3 Minute Thesis Competition we have been fans.

Hear Melissa share some of her research for free!
April 2, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Today!

Join us to learn about the public access to the newly digitized collection of the Canadian Army Journal going back to WW2.

Go to our YouTube channel to watch live or see the recording afterwards!

www.youtube.com/@HeritageDay...
March 22, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Coming up this Saturday!

Join us to hear Deputy Editor, Major Bruce Rolston talk on public access for the digitized archives of the Canadian Army Journal

With its origins during WW2, there are many treasures to learn about!

www.historysymposium.com/bruce-rolston/
March 18, 2025 at 11:18 AM
www.historysymposium.com/online-lectu...

Coming up! Two more livestream talks to round out our spring series. (Details in link above)

Also, the playlist for our recent annual conference (and access to many more videos) is in link below:

www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...
March 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

Playlist is available. Loved every minute of our annual conference. Four incredible speakers.

Heritage Mississauga was an awesome partner!
March 2, 2025 at 11:40 AM
For those coming on Saturday, the Brightwater complex might be the best parking option (Farmboy/LCBO underground).

$10 daily maximum
February 26, 2025 at 11:39 AM
That post conference feeling!

Fort Erie 2018

London 2024

2025 reception to be held in the offices of FRAM + Slokker

www.eventbrite.ca/e/1251346955...
February 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
One week from today!

You know what you need to do! Join us!

www.historysymposium.com/annual-confe...
February 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
www.historysymposium.com/annual-confe...

Just over a week until our conference! It has been amazing working with Heritage Mississauga.

If you are thinking of joining us for this free conference, register now! Before it sells out

Link gives you access to both the in-person & online registrations
February 20, 2025 at 9:32 PM
www.historysymposium.com/annual-confe...

We have over 100 in person registrations for our conference!

We still have room for more. Come join the fun.

FREE options to attend for both in person or online.
February 14, 2025 at 12:50 PM
www.historysymposium.com/annual-confe...

Really looking forward to once again collaborating with the excellent @nhenrydixon.bsky.social

See next post in this 🧵to see an example of chattel slavery.

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February 5, 2025 at 3:57 PM
www.historysymposium.com/annual-confe...

The in person conference now has over 90 registrations!

Join us at the conference! And/or engage with our audience.

We are looking for one more sponsor for our speakers and we are offering the opportunity for community groups to set up table top displays.
February 3, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Highlighting our speakers!

Thomas has written and presented extensively on the British Navy at the end of the 18th century, with a focus on the War of 1812. He is the current president of the Canadian Nautical Research Society.
January 30, 2025 at 12:53 PM