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Richmond Hill's 150th Anniversary

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HomeFind or Learn AboutAbout Richmond HillRichmond Hill's 150th Anniversary

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Celebrate with us all year long!

Richmond Hill was officially incorporated as a “Village” in 1873. To commemorate this milestone anniversary, we’re hosting activities for the community throughout 2023. From tree plantings and community activities, to public art and time capsules, we’ll have something for everyone in Richmond Hill to enjoy.

Let’s reunite, reconnect and celebrate all that makes us proud to call Richmond Hill home.

Celebrate in Style

Discover our newest anniversary collectibles. Shop limited edition, commemorative Richmond Hill 150th pieces. Limited quantities.

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Contest Alert!

Tell us what you love about Richmond Hill for a chance to win a limited edition Richmond Hill 150 prize pack! There will be a new prize draw happening every month.

Enter Now!

Contest Rules

Entries must be received by 4:30 p.m. EST on the 23rd of each month, 2023 by completing the survey provided.

How to Enter

No purchase required. To enter the Contest, participants must complete the online survey that includes providing your name and contact information (e-mail address and/or phone number).

To be valid, your entry must be received by 4:30 p.m. EST on the 23rd of each month, 2023 by completing the survey provided.

While multiple survey submissions may be made per household, only one prize can be won within a household.

Eligibility
The Contest is open to all residents of the City of Richmond Hill (“Richmond Hill”) who are 18 years of age or older at the Contest opening date. Employees of the Corporation, as well as such employees’ immediate family (father/mother, brother/sister, son/daughter) or persons living under the same roof are not eligible to enter this Contest.
Procedure for Awarding Prizes

On the 23rd day of each month, 2023 a random draw will be conducted by a member of the Communications team of the Corporation from among all eligible entries received during the Contest Period. The first selected contestant to correctly answer the mandatory mathematical skill-testing question shall be declared the winner, subject to meeting all the conditions described in these rules.

The winner will be contacted by staff of the Corporation through the email or phone number provided when they submitted their entry, during the week of the draw, and the prize will be ready for pickup by the winner by the 7th of each month, 2023. If a winner cannot be reached within three (3) days following the first attempt of contact, incorrectly answers the mathematical skill-testing question, or declines the prize, the prize shall be forfeited and the Corporation has the right, at its sole discretion, to randomly select another winner.

Prizes
There are 12 Richmond Hill 150 themed prize packs available to be won. One awarded each month in 2023.
General Rules
  1. To be declared a winner, the selected contestant must first correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question.
  2. Each winner shall sign a release declaring their eligibility as stipulated in Section 2 (Eligibility) of these rules; agreeing that their name, image may be used for advertising purposes related to this Contest free of charge; and releasing the Corporation as well as its respective directors, officers and employees (the “Contest Parties”) from all liability for any damage or loss arising from participation in this Contest or from the awarding, acceptance or use of the prize.
  3.  The prize(s) shall be accepted as is. No substitutions will be allowed.
  4. If the prize cannot be awarded as described in these rules, the Corporation reserves the right to substitute a prize or prize component with another of comparable value, as determined in its sole discretion.
  5. Refusal to accept the prize releases the Contest Parties from any obligation toward the winner.
  6. If a contestant makes any false statement, (s)he will be automatically disqualified from the Contest. The winner will have to validate their date of birth and mailing address prior to receiving the prize.
  7. The Contest Parties assume no liability for any loss, damage or injury, including without limitation:
    • lost, stolen, delayed, damaged, misdirected, late, destroyed, illegible or incomplete entries;
    • loss, theft or damage to software or computer or telephone data, including any breach of privacy;
    • fraudulent calls;
    • inability of any person to participate in the Contest for any reason including mistaken addresses on mail or email; technical, computer or telephone malfunctions or other problems with computer online systems, servers, access providers, computer equipment, or software; congestion on the internet or at any website, or any combination of the foregoing;
    • damage to any person’s computer, including as a result of playing or downloading any material relating to the Contest;
    • any delay or inability to act resulting from any event or situation beyond their control whatsoever, including a public health or other emergency, or strike, lockout or other labour dispute at their location or the locations of the organizations and businesses whose services are used to administer this Contest; or
    • prizes that are lost, damaged or misdirected during shipping.
  8. The Corporation reserves the right to cancel or suspend this Contest should a virus, bug or other cause beyond their reasonable control corrupt the security or proper administration of the Contest. Any attempt to deliberately damage any website or to undermine the legitimate operation of this Contest is a violation of criminal and civil laws. Should such an attempt be made, the Corporation reserves the right to seek remedies and damages to the fullest extent permitted by law, including criminal prosecution.
  9. All personal information, such as name and contact information, is collected by the Corporation solely for the purposes of administering this Contest and shall not be used for any other purpose without your expressed consent. By providing this information, you consent to it being used for the stated purposes. Please see the Corporation’s’ privacy policy on our Privacy Statement page.
  10. If the identity of a contestant is disputed, the authorized account holder of the social media platform used to submit the entry at the time of entry will be deemed to be the contestant. The individual assigned to the social media platform associated with the submitted account is considered the authorized account holder. A selected contestant may be required to provide proof that (s)he is the authorized account holder of the social media account associated with the selected entry. All entries must be submitted from a valid email account that may be identified by reverse domain name search. The sole determinant of time for the purposes of receipt of a valid entry in this Contest will be the Contest server.
  11. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries. All entries that are incomplete, illegible, damaged, irregular, have been submitted through illicit means, using any robotic, automatic programmed method that artificially increases the odds of winning or do not conform to or satisfy any condition of the rules may be disqualified by the Corporation. The Corporation is not responsible for any errors or omissions in printing or advertising this Contest.
  12. The Corporation reserves the right to amend the Contest rules or to terminate the Contest at any time without any liability to any contestant. Any amendments to these Contest rules will be posted here.
  13. By entering, you agree to abide by the Contest rules and the decisions of the City, whose decisions are final and binding on all contestants.

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RH150 Community Art Projects

Calling All Artists!

To help commemorate Richmond Hill’s 150th anniversary, the City will be commissioning three Community Mural Projects. For each project, artists will capture Richmond Hill’s past, present and future to provide a sense of social connectivity and community pride. Your inspiration for your mural can draw on the City’s anniversary brand story along with its colours.

The RH150 Brand Story

RH150 is a moment to join together to celebrate all that makes us proud to call our vibrant community home. It unites people, culture, nature and heritage, and in that spirit of connection, inspires and excites us for what's next on the horizon.

  • Yellow/Gold are a nod to our past and heritage. Yellow boosts our memory and encourages communication.
  • Purple means wisdom, bravery, and spirituality. Purple represents harmony and the balance between opposing forces.
  • Orange is uplifting, gives confidence and always injects fun. Orange is an active colour so we respond to it with heighted emotions.
  • Blue is associated with open spaces, freedom, intuition, imagination, inspiration, and sensitivity.
Image of RH150 brand colours
The Projects:

Community Mural Project

Deadline for Submissions: March 31, 2023 at 5 p.m.

An artist, or artist collective will be selected, commissioned and compensated to paint an outdoor, large community mural

Mural will be painted from June 5 to 26, 2023 and unveiled at Richmond Hill Canada Day on July 1.

City Park Storage Bunkers

City Park Storage BunkerDeadline for Submissions:  May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m.

Six local artists will be selected, commissioned and compensated to paint concrete storage bunkers located in City Parks.

Murals will be painted from July 10 to 28, 2023 and unveiled at Richmond Hill’s Heritage Summit on September 10.

Dimensions: Approx. 6’ H x 5’ W x 8’ L

Material: Concrete

Artists will be asked to paint all sides.

Bell Box Community Murals

Brown Bell BoxDeadline for Submissions:  May 12, 2023 at 5 p.m. Six artists will be selected, commissioned and compensated to paint Bell Canada utility boxes throughout the City.

Murals will be painted from July 10-28, 2023 and unveiled at Richmond Hill’s Heritage Summit on September 10.

Dimensions: Approx. 6’ H x 5’ W

Material: Metal

Artists will be asked to paint all sides.

Please note themes not permitted include: political or religious themes; names, logos, or brand IDs; faces or recognizable people. These are requirements of Bell Canada.

Overview of Artist Selection Process and Criteria

Artists will be reviewed and selected by a jury of staff and community members with an arts and culture background

Submissions will be evaluated on the following:

  • Connection to Richmond Hill
  • Experience painting outdoor surfaces
  • Mural concept
  • Portfolio of past work
Eligibility

Artist applicants must reside in York Region and be able to demonstrate connection to Richmond Hill. Artist must adhere to the City's project timelines and schedule provided. City of Richmond Hill employees are not eligible to apply.

Apply Now!

Additional Information
  • Applicants of the Community Mural Project will be advised by April 20, 2023, and applicants for the Storage Bunker and Bell Box Mural Projects will be contacted by June 30, 2023.

  • Paint and primer will be provided, where applicable.
  • Mural concepts may be transferred to alternate mediums for application or mounting purposes.
  • Artists are expected to supply their own brushes and tools.
  • Mural lifespan is not confirmed.

For more information, contact CulturalPlan@RichmondHill.ca

Themed Activities

Celebrate with us and get creative! Enjoy 150th themed activities to commemorate Richmond Hill’s milestone year. Want to showcase your work? Take a photo and tag us on social for a chance to be featured throughout the year. #myRH150  

  • RH150 Colouring Pages

Community Photo Booth

Watch for the Richmond Hill community 150 photo booth popping up in gathering spaces across our community. Watch for our posts to see if you can guess where it has landed each month. Take a photo with it and tag us on social for a chance to be featured throughout the year. #myRH150

New Richmond Hill 150 Anniversary Sign and Photo Booth

Flag Raising

Richmond Hill Council, staff and honoured guests raised the Richmond Hill 150 flag on January 25th, to officially kick-off celebration of this momentous milestone.

New Richmond Hill 150 flag flying in front of municipal office

New Richmond Hill 150 flag flying beside Canadian Flag

Heritage Walking Tour 

Learn about Richmond Hill’s history at your own pace. Take a free, self-guided tour of our community's heritage sites today with our Museum of the Streets heritage walking tour.

History and Heritage

Online Artifact Collection

View over 10,000 artifact images through our online artifact collection database.  An ideal resource for students, researchers and history enthusiasts.

Heritage Centre

The new and improved Heritage Centre at 19 Church Street showcases the rich heritage of our community. Designed to provide an educational and entertaining experience, these exhibits are for all ages.

Library Local History

Richmond Hill Public Library offers a variety of genealogy services to community members, which includes access to print and digital databases, research help, and use of microfiche readers. We invite you to browse the local history section of the Library website to learn more. 


Photo Gallery: RH150 will appear here on the public site.

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