2003

On Saturday, May 17, the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will open an archaeology-themed display at Murney Tower (at the corner of King and Barrie Streets in Kingston).

Three years of Can You Dig It? excavation at Fort Henry's old Garrison Hospital site will culminate Wednesday June 25 at 1:00 pm with the ceremonial public unveiling of a commemorative plaque and interpretive signage. Guided tours of the site will be offered by Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation Executive Director, Susan Bazely, who served as Camp Director during the "digs" at the Garrison Hospital. The event will take place as part of Kingston's Archaeology Week, which is being celebrated throughout the city June 23 through June 27.

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The Can You Dig It? excavation at the RMC Museum on Point Frederick on the grounds of the Royal Military College of Canada will be open to the public on Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 1:30pm. The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will offer guided tours of their operations, and 'diggers' will be on-hand to answer questions.

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The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will mark the end of the summer season with a dinner September 27, 2003 at 6:30pm at Fort Henry. The evening will include a perfomance. Tickets are $40 per plate, and must be purchased in advance. Please contact us if you are interested in attending.

The Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will kick off the summer season by celebrating Archaeology Week from June 23 to 27, 2003. Details of the events will be annouced soon.

On Saturday, March 1, 2003 at 10:30am, the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will be unveiling a storefront display at S & R Department Store, 27 Princess St. in downtown Kingston.

On March 26, 2003, an open house will be held at the Kingston Archaeological Centre in appreciation of members of the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation. A video entitled Creepy Canada, and a video about Preserve Our Wrecks will be shown. Refreshments will be served from 6:30 to 8:00pm, with a cake-cutting at 6:45pm.

The Molly Brant One Woman Opera will be performed at St. George's Cathedral one night only, Friday, April 25, 2003; doors open at 7:00pm, and the performance will begin at 7:30. The opera was composed by Augusta Cecconi-Bates and will be performed by soprano Rhona Gale, flutist Carrie Wyatt, and pianist Augusta Cecconi-Bates.

At 10:30am on June 2, 2003, the Cataraqui Archaeological Research Foundation will open an archaeology-themed display at the Isabel Turner branch of the Kingston Frontenac Public Library, 935 Gardiners Road in Kingston.