Peterborough Remembers Her Fallen: The Citizens’ War Memorial
Event Details: The Peterborough Historical Society monthly meeting in November marks the centenary of the Armistice ending the First World War in November 1918. The Cenotaph in Confederation Park across from City Hall has an illustrious history: it was designed by the same Canadian sculptor and architect, Walter Seymour Allward, who designed the magnificent Vimy War Memorial near Arras, France. Don Willcock, local historian and Past President of the Peterborough Historical Society, will relate the story of Peterborough’s “Citizens’ War Memorial.
Event Location: Lion’s Centre 347 Burnham Street
Event Dates: Tuesday 20 November 2018
Event Start/End Times: 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Event URL: http://www.peterboroughhistoricalsociety.ca
Event Price: free