Culture Talks at the Bath Museum

This year we introduced a new series called Culture Talks at the Bath Museum and they were a big hit! These talks give our community a chance to connect deeply with local history and discover how global events played out right here in Loyalist Township.

Here’s a quick highlight of our sold-out series!

David Archibald — Titanic: Pride of the White Star Line (April): A musical journey through 1912, featuring songs from the Titanic era (ragtime, hymns, music-hall) and stories of the ship’s passengers and orchestra.

David Smith — The Loyalist Migration (May): A talk on how United Empire Loyalists fled the American Revolution, settled in Bath and Adolphustown, and shaped the region’s early social and economic life.

Steve Manders — The First Spike (June): Explores how the Grand Trunk Railway’s arrival in Loyalist Township transformed the community by impacting agriculture, industry, and connections.

Stephen Bruce Medd — An Evening of Songs & Stories (September): A live performance blending historical ballads and spiritual songs inspired by Canadian history, personal stories, and nature.

David Moore — Schooner Women (October): The surprising story of Victorian-era women who worked as sailors on Great Lakes tall ships as captains, cooks, and rights advocates.

Sherry Pringle — Tales of World War II (November): A look at how women in our area played a vital role in WWII, told through personal stories and local history.

A big thank you to all our speakers, from musicians to historians, for bringing such passion and expertise. And thank YOU, our community and visitors, for coming, listening, reflecting, and engaging in some of the stories told within Loyalist Township. Join us in the spring for another season of discovery.

The Culture Talks are held at the Bath Museum located at 434 Main Street in Bath. The Museum is just 30 minutes east of the Glenora Ferry or 15 minutes south of Highway 2. If you’re heading west along 33, you’ll find us 25 minutes from the city limits of Kingston. From the 401, take the Camden East exit (593) and follow the signage to County Road 8, bringing you to Bath.

Accessibility

Please note that as an historic site, the space does have some physical barriers.