Welcome to the Kingston Historical Society, established 1893
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The Kingston Historical Society (KHS) is an active group working to create,
foster and maintain interest in the history and heritage of the City of Kingston and its environs.
We do this in many ways, including monthly meetings with guest speakers, a monthly newsletter (Limelight), a yearly journal (Historic Kingston), and by operating the Murney Tower National Historic Site as a museum.
Please take a moment to explore our website for more information, interesting facts and pictures.
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World Heritage Site
The Rideau Canal and the Kingston Fortifications (Fort Henry, Murney Tower, Shoal Tower, Cathcart Tower and Fort Frederick Tower) are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inscribed to the World Heritage list in June 2007, they become Canada's 14th World Heritage Site and the first in Ontario
Who is that demure lady featured on our home page?
Here are some clues:
- In 1908, she published The Story of Old Kingston.
- In 1911, she became the second woman to join the executive of the Kingston Historical Society.
- She was raised in the learned and cultured household of St. Andrew's manse.
- An accomplished artist, between 1859 and 1868, she won several prizes at the Upper Canadian Provincial Exhibition.
- Often writing under the nom de plume, "Fidelis," she penned poetry, novels, histories, biographies, children's stories and made her mark in the realm of Canadian arts and letters.
- Several major themes emerge in her life-work: social justice; the power of nature; and British imperialism and Canadian patriotism.
- In her day, she was recognized as one of Kingston's and, indeed, Canada's, leading intellectuals and social critics.
Who is she? Her name is AGNES MAULE MACHAR (1837-1927) and she deserves to be remembered by members of the Kingston Historical Society, Kingstonians, and Canadians alike. Click here for her story.
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Kingston Historical Society
P.O. Box 54
Kingston, Ontario
K7L 4V6, CANADA
kingstonhs@gmail.com
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