History

Wednesday April 23, 2014

History of 1864 - Overrated or Celebrated?

Posted by Bill van Asperen

This year marks the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference that led to Confederation. Commemorative events are using millions of government dollars. But is 1864 worth all the fuss?

We'll hear two different opinions: PEI historian David Weale and UPEI professor Ed MacDonald discuss the fuss over 1864 and whether it should be celebrated.

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Categories: Confederation 1864, History, Reunions/Anniversary

• April 2014
  • Wed., 23 – History of 1864 - Overrated or Celebrated?
     
  • Thu., 10 – Bold Visionaries
     
• January 2014
  • Fri., 3 – Adding to a worldwide tapestry
     
• December 2013
  • Mon., 23 – Trinity United Church - 150th Anniversary Plans
     
  • Mon., 9 – Meeting Mandela
     
• November 2013
  • Wed., 6 – Thirty PEI students prepare for Vimy Ridge Trip
     
  • Mon., 4 – Unsung Heroes - Honoured in Performance
     
• October 2013
  • Thu., 31 – Richard Raiswell - Real-Life Vampire Legends
     
  • Wed., 16 – Author David Weale - Stories of Them Times
     
  • Thu., 3 – Gypsies and Georgetown - Fran Llewellyn
     
  • Thu., 3 – Rare PEI currency goes up for Auction
     
• August 2013
  • Wed., 14 – Olympic speedskating judge
     
  • Thu., 8 – Eastern Kings Exhibition - 174 years and counting
     
  • Wed., 7 – Borden-Carleton - The Forgotten Town
     
  • Wed., 7 – 50th RCMP Anniversary and Reunion
     
• July 2013
  • Thu., 25 – Poxy Island Shipwreck - Mike Martell
     
  • Wed., 24 – Devil's Brigade - Lawrence Durant
     
  • Mon., 22 – 150 year old shipwreck discovered near near Poxy Island
     
  • Tue., 16 – Province House make-over for 2014 celebrations
     
  • Wed., 10 – Arctic Explorer - Solving a 100 Year Old Mystery
     
• June 2013
  • Mon., 24 – Saving an historic home one brick at a time
     
  • Fri., 14 – Patrick Ledwell - Former Father of Confederation