Event Listings are Historical Presentations only.
Historical Presentations Available & Booking Specs
2019 Bookings
February 12, 2019 | Loyalist Presentation | Probus Club of Western Ottawa| Kanata, ON | 10:00 am
February 19, 2019 | Traitors, Spies & Heroes: Loyalist Espionage during the American Revolution | Prince Edward Counties Museum (PEC)| Macaulay Heritage Park; Picton, ON | 1:00 pm TICKET INFO
February 24, 2019 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River | Mallorytown Talks – Mallorytown Community Centre | 76 County Road 5 South, Mallorytown, ON | 2:00 pm
March 20, 2019 | Traitors, Spies & Heroes: Loyalist Espionage during the American Revolution | Nautical Nights – Winter Speakers Series by Marine Museum of the Great Lakes & Kingston Yacht Club | Kanata, ON | 7:00 pm (start; 6:30 cocktails)
“To explore future marine museum events and the online database of its collection, go online to www.marmuseum.ca”
June 1, 2019 | Traitors, Spies & Heroes: Loyalist Espionage during the American Revolution | United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) 2019 Conference| DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa; 1170 Aylmer Rd., Gatineau | 2:00 pm
August 18, 2019 | Martintown Grist Mill | Reading of Ghost Story, “The Tale of Jacob McDonell” at 1:00 pm | 18544 Dundas St, Martintown, ON | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (book sales & conversation as part of Open Doors Event)
Read full story here: The Tale of Jacob McDonell by Jennifer DeBruin (Story in Standard Freeholder was edited for length)
October 5/6, 2019 | Loyalist Presentation (more details to come) |Stone Fort Days 2019. 1779: Living In The Eye of the Storm| Old Stone Fort Museum & Schoharie County Historical Society | 145 Fort Rd, Schoharie, New York
Hosted by Valley History Alliance/Burning of the Valleys Military Association
To book a presentation, please Contact me!
Booking Archive
2018 Bookings
January 17, 2018 | History of the Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River | Wellington House| Prescott, ON | 10:00 am
February 22, 2018 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River (& Eastern Ontario) | Heritage House Museum| Smiths Falls, ON | 7:00 pm
March 17, 2018 | Book/History Presentation: Daughter of Conflict | Private Group Booking | Eastern Ontario, ON
March 22, 2018 | United Empire Loyalists (Official presentation title TBA) | Smiths Falls & District Historical Society | Heritage House Museum| Smiths Falls, ON | 7:00 pm
March 24, 2018 | Book/History Presentation: Daughter of Conflict | Brockville Public Library | Brockville, ON | 2:00 pm
April 28, 2018 | The Lost Villages of the St. Lawrence River | Sir Guy Carleton Branch United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC); Annual General Meeting (AGM) | Best Western, Carling Avenue | Ottawa, ON | 11:30 am (AGM begins)
May 30, 2018 | Book/History Presentation: Daughter of Conflict | Kingston Branch United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC); Annual Banquet | Location TBA | Kingston, ON | 6:00 pm (event begins)
June 10, 2018 (First Presentation of Day) | Traitors, Spies & Heroes: Loyalist Espionage in the American Revolution | The American Revolution in the Mohawk Valley Conference| Conference Date: June 7 -10 | Hosted by: Fort Plain Museum and Historical Park | Conference Held in Johnstown, New York | Time & Date of Presentation TBA
Conference Information: http://www.fortplainmuseum.com/
August 5, 2018 | Presentation topic TBA | Merrickville & District Historical Society| Merrickville United Church | Merrickville, ON | 2:00 pm
August 19, 2018 | Shadows in the Tree (UE Loyalists) Presentation/Book Reading/Vendor Market | Martintown Mill| Open Doors Event | Martintown, ON | 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Short Presentation/Reading time TBA)
September 29, 2018 | In Search of Home: The Loyalist Experience through War, Displacement & Resettlement from the Mohawk Valley to the St. Lawrence River | Fort Klock* | St. Johnsville, NY, USA | Time: TBA
* This presentation is part of The Interrupted Harvest Event at Fort Klock. Visit their website for more information OR their Facebook page.
October 13, 2018 |Women Empowering Women presents “Women Writers In the Wild” | Lamb’s Pond | 6436 New Dublin Rd, Brockville, ON | 1:00 – 4:00 pm
“Join Jennifer De Bruin, local author, to learn more about her writing process and how it can become an enjoyable pastime to find presence in our busy lives. This is an active workshop where participants will be given an opportunity to connect to their inner voice.” For more information contact shelley@lambspond.ca or call 613 498-2894. www.lambspond.ca
October 17, 2018 | Stepping from the Shadows: The Experience of Loyalist Women during the American Revolution | Heritage Branch, United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) | Montreal, Quebec | PM – TBA
October 21, 2018 | In Search of Home: The Loyalist Experience through War, Displacement & Resettlement from the Mohawk Valley to the St. Lawrence River | Grand River Branch, United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) | Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre, Brantford, Ontario | 2:00 pm | Info: Grand River Facebook Page
November 12, 2018 | Traitors, Spies and Heroes: Loyalist Espionage in the American Revolution | Co-Hosted by: Leeds Grenville Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) & Colonel Edward Jessup Branch of United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) | Brockville Museum – Carriage House Hall | 5 Henry St, Brockville, Ontario | 7:30 pm
2019 Bookings
February 19, 2019 | Traitors, Spies and Heroes: Loyalist Espionage in the American Revolution | Prince Edward County Museums | Macaulay Heritage Park | 35 Church St, Picton, Ontario | 1:00 pm
February 24, 2019 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River | Mallorytown Talks (@ Community Centre) | 76 County Rd. 5, Mallorytown, Ontario| Info: Molly Sorensen – jmsorensen@xplornet.com
June 1, 2019 | UELAC Conference – The Capital Calls (hosted by Sir Guy Carleton Branch UELAC) |DoubleTree by Hilton Gatineau-Ottawa | 1170 Aylmer Road, Gatineau, Quebec | 2:00 pm | More Info: http://www.uelac.org/SirGuyCarleton/conference19-schedule.php
For Presentation titles/content, please visit Historical|Genealogy Presentations link. Custom presentations available!
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Previous Bookings (Partial List)
2017
September 7 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River | Upper Canada Quilter’s Guild | Iroquois, ON
September 16 | In Search of Home: The United Empire Loyalists’ Experience Through War, Displacement and Resettlement from the Mohawk Valley, NY to Ontario | United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada (UELAC) Bicentennial Branch | Kingsville, ON
October 19 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River | Cornwall Public Library | Cornwall, ON | 6:30 pm (start. Doors open at 6:00 pm) | Admission $5 | Reserve your seat: Ginette Guy at g3438@hotmail.com *Seating is limited*
November 29 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River | Morrisburg Branch SDG Libraries | 6:00 pm
January 18| United Empire Loyalists Historical Presentation | Brockville Collegiate Institute (BCI) – Gr. 7 | Brockville, ON
February 20 | United Empire Loyalist Historical Presentation RE: Loyalist Life in Mohawk Valley NY Before & During the American Revolution| Lost Villages Historical Society | Location TBA| Long Sault, ON | Time TBA
February 22 | United Empire Loyalist Historical Presentation RE: Loyalist Life in Mohawk Valley NY Before & During the American Revolution| Host: Prince Edward County Museums | Macauley Heritage Park (Church Building)| 23 Church Street, Picton, ON | 1:00 pm
April 8 | Historical Presentation: A Trip of 230+ Years – A Virtual Tour of the Mohawk Valley (NY) before and during the American Revolution to the Resettlement of the United Empire Loyalists in Ontario | Central West United Empire Loyalists’ Association of Canada | Ingersoll, ON | 12:30 pm
April 28 | Historical Presentation: Stepping from the Shadows | Kanata Seniors Centre | Kanata, ON | 9:30 am
Synopsis of Stepping from the Shadows: The audience will be taken on an incredible journey, walking in the footsteps of the women who inspired Jennifer’s novels – and who often linger in the shadows of history. She will also share why she writes, and why it is important to explore the stories of women.
May 3 | United Empire Loyalists Historical Presentation | Brockville Newcomers Group | Brockville, ON | 5:00 – 8:00 pm
May 6 | Historical Presentation | BOOKED details coming | Location TBA| Time TBA
May 11 | Historical Presentation | Quilt of Belonging AGM | Location TBA| Time TBA
May 13 | “Captive Ancestors of North America” Historical Presentation | Bay of Quinte Branch, UELAC | Adolphustown, ON | TBA
September 7 | History of Slavery along the St. Lawrence River (incl: brief overview of North American slavery, profiles of early Black Settlers, Loyalist slaves, Underground Railroad, and more) | Private Group Presentation | Ingleside, ON | 7:00 pm
September 16 | In Search of Home – United Empire Loyalists Historical Presentation | Bicentennial Branch UELAC | Kingsville, ON | 2:00 pm
2016
February 7| Book Signing | Westminster Presbyterian Church | Smiths Falls, ON | After morning church service
February 27| Discovering our Family History – Our Story | Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) – Ottawa Branch | am session (More details to follow)
February 27| Forged in the Flames of War: Captive Ancestors of North America | Ontario Genealogical Society (OGS) – Ottawa Branch | pm session (More details to follow)
February 28| Author Talk (Daughter of Conflict) & Signing | Community Hall, Mallorytown, ON | 2:00 pm
March 1| Author Talk & Signing | Upper Canada Quilters Guild| Allen Hall in the United Church, 19 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg, ON | 7:00 pm
March 7| Author Talk & Signing | Friendly Circles Seniors Club | South Stormont Hall, Long Sault, ON | 10:30 am
March 29| United Empire Loyalists Presentation | Grade 7 Class – School Booking | Brockville, ON
April 5| Author Talk & Signing | Upper Canada Quilters Guild| Allen Hall in the United Church, 19 Lakeshore Drive, Morrisburg, ON | 7:00 pm
April 10 & 11| Author Talk (20-30 min) & Signing (throughout event evenings) | Ladies Night @ Mrs. B’s Gifts & Home Decor | 609 Pitt Street (Giant Tiger Plaza), Cornwall, Ontario | 6:00 – 8:30 pm
April 12| Author Talk & Signing | Retired Women Teachers of Ontario – Leeds & Grenville Branch — 60th Anniversary Celebration| Addison, ON | 11:30 am
April 18| Author Talk (Daughter of Conflict) & Signing | Westminster Presbyterian Church Book Club| Smiths Falls, ON | 7:00 pm
April 20| Author Talk & Signing | Dundas County Hospice | Williamsburg, ON | 6:00 pm
April 23| Genealogy for Beginners| Private Group Booking | Mallorytown, ON | 1:00 pm
May 24| Author Talk & Signing (Private Group Function) | The Federation of University Women | Cornwall, Ontario
June 1| Author Talk (Daughter of Conflict) & Book Signing | North Lanark Historical Society | Almonte, Ontario | 7:00 pm
July 16| United Empire Loyalists Presentation | Private Event Booking | Eastern Ontario | 7:00 pm
September 10 | Keynote Speaker | UELAC – St. Lawrence Branch Annual Dinner| Details TBA
September 18 | “Captive Ancestors of North America” Presentation | UELAC – Kawartha Branch Annual Dinner| St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church | Peterborough, Ontario | 2:00 pm
September 24 | Keynote Speaker | UELAC – Kingston Branch UELAC| 12:00 pm | Kingston, Ontario | Further Details TBA
October 4 | United Empire Loyalists fleeing the American Revolution Presentation | CFUW Nepean (Canadian Federation of University Women) | Bells Corners, Ontario | 1:00 pm
October 21 – 23 | Keynote Speaker | Genealogy Summit | Details TBA
I am excited to announce that I am the Keynote Speaker at the Great Canadian Genealogy Summit, October 21-23, 2016 in Brampton, ON
October 25 | Author Talk & Signing | Kingston and Area Convention of Women’s Institute (Members Event) | Mallorytown, ON | TBA
November 19 | United Empire Loyalist Historical Presentation (See image below) | Sir Guy Carleton Branch, UELAC | Ottawa, ON | 11:30 am
November 21 – RESCHEDULED FOR FEB 2017 | United Empire Loyalist Historical Presentation RE: Loyalist Life in Mohawk Valley NY Before & During the American Revoution| Lost Villages Historical Society | John Cleary Room @ Long Sault Arena | Long Sault, ON | 7:30 am
* 2012-2015 events not archived on this page