Forest City Facts: Using Public History to Celebrate London s Bicentennial

Join us November 12th to celebrate London s Bicentennial, support community & shop this years' Artists' Market - back by popular demand. About this Event The Women's Canadian Club London is pleased to welcome Professor Michelle Hamilton as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, at the Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre. Forest City Facts: Using Public History to Celebrate London s Bicentennial Join public historian and Western University Professor Michelle Hamilton for a fascinating exploration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped the Forest City. Through her work with Hear, Here London , historic buildings, archives, museums, and interactive heritage projects, Michelle brings history out of the archives and into the community.As London celebrates its 200th anniversary, discover how public history can bring our city s stories to life, deepen our understanding of the past, and help us think about London s future.Visit Speaker Series Professor Hamilton for more details. Our Youth Focus speaker will be Raine DeVries.