08/09/2026
Tomorrow's the day! Join us at the Trent Valley Archives (567 Carnegie Avenue in Peterborough) from 10am-12pm for the official launch of our second and final publication, Bicentennial Reflections, on what marks the one-year anniversary of the end of our Bicentennial Commemoration Week.
The book, which will be for sale at the launch for $20, is the culmination of a year of commemoration from dozens of community groups across Peterborough City, County, the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Ballyhoura region in Ireland. It is a fitting tribute to everything our community accomplished to honour the 2,024 courageous Irish emigrants who crossed the Atlantic in 1825 with the hope of a better life.
Within its 120+, beautifully designed pages, you'll read about the history of the emigration experiment itself, Nine Ships 1825 and our efforts to plan and execute a meaningful commemoration, the events that were held throughout the year by us, our community partners and Ballyhoura Development CLG, speeches given at some of these events, and an article that reflects on the efforts we made to highlight Indigenous voices and promote Truth and Reconciliation with our commemoration. The book is also accented with a photograph section, featuring 80 full-colour photographs taken at events held throughout the year.
Come out to the book launch to purchase a copy of the book, listen to Nine Ships 1825 Chair Brendan Moher and Bicentennial Reflections Editor Elwood Jones talk about what makes this book so special, and enjoy some tasty refreshments and good Irish company! You are welcome to drop in anytime between 10am and 12pm, although the speeches will begin shortly after 10. If you can't make it to launch, the book with be available for sale both in-person at the Trent Valley Archives and on their website from August 10th onward.
