Free event includes guest speaker and showcase of 25+ organizations 

RICHMOND HILL – As part of ongoing RH150 anniversary celebrations, the City of Richmond Hill has partnered with the Richmond Hill Historical Society to present the first-ever Heritage Summit! Join us Sunday, September 10 at the Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts (RHCPA, 10268 Yonge Street) to celebrate Richmond Hill’s heritage. 

Heritage Summit Line Up 

• Mix and Mingle, 1-4 p.m.
  Stroll through the RHCPA’s lobby, hallways and the Plaza Suite where more than 25 organizations will showcase the roles they play in contributing to the City's heritage. Learn what these organizations do to preserve our past by educating people about our history, customs and arts, protecting our natural or historic resources and carrying on our customs and traditions.
• Guest Speaker Ted Barris, 7-9:30 p.m.
  Enjoy a talk by Toronto historian and author Ted Barris in the RHCPA’s theatre. Ted will discuss the roles of Medics, Doctors and Nurses in WWI and II, with a Richmond Hill emphasis. The evening concludes with a presentation of heritage awards, including the Historical Society's Bert Hunt Heritage Award.                                    

Tickets to this event are free! Note, registration is required for the evening guest speaker through RHCentre.ca. 

For more information on the Heritage Summit and other Richmond Hill 150 activities, visit RichmondHill.ca/RH150.