What are Rebellion Boxes?
Rebellion boxes are small, handcrafted wooden boxes made by prisoners from the Rebellion of 1837 as they awaited in jail for their trials. Retired teacher Darryl Withrow will present these unique artifacts and their fascinating stories at our March meeting.
Darryl first encountered rebellion boxes almost 20 years ago at a display of the palm-sized boxes at St. Lawrence Market in downtown Toronto. This discovery ignited a passion in Darryl and his wife, leading them on an ongoing quest to find these boxes and uncover the stories of the men who crafted them. What began as a display of thirty-nine boxes has now grown into a collection of 158, accompanied by an ever-expanding knowledge of the brave individuals involved in the Rebellion of 1837.
Darryl has been a dedicated volunteer at the Pickering Museum Village, where he played a key role in rebuilding their Woodwright Guild and worked onsite to maintain and repair their buildings. Since moving to Port Hope, he and his wife have continued their volunteer efforts at Lang Pioneer Village and are eagerly exploring the many opportunities available at this site.
Join us on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, (Note that this is a week earlier than our customary fourth Tuesday meetings to accommodate other users of Victoria Hall.) for an informative presentation at Cobourg’s Victoria Hall. Doors open at 7:00 pm, and the meeting starts at 7:30 pm. All are welcome. There will be coffee, tea, and the usual cookies, so bring a friend or two! Members attend for free, and guests are $5.00.
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