Nine Ships: The Peter Robinson Immigration
At our April meeting, Dennis Carter-Edwards will present the story of the British-sponsored migration of Irish settlers to the Peterborough area.
In 1825, nine ships carried more than 2,000 Irish emigrants to the Peterborough area as part of the Peter Robinson Emigration Scheme, a government initiative to assist families facing severe hardship in Ireland.
Travelling via Kingston and Cobourg, the settlers moved inland to establish new communities in what are now Peterborough County and the City of Kawartha Lakes. Their arrival permanently reshaped the region’s cultural and historical landscape, leaving a legacy that continues to influence our communities today.
Dennis is a retired Parks Canada historian with decades of experience in local history. He is a past President of the Ontario Historical Society and the Peterborough Historical Society. A frequent and engaging speaker, Dennis specializes in the history of the Trent–Severn Waterway and has published widely on subjects ranging from David Thompson to the War of 1812 to the introduction of municipal water and sewer systems in Peterborough.
Plan to attend our April meeting to learn more about the Robinson immigration and its lasting impact on life in our region. Join us on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, for an informative presentation in Cobourg’s Victoria Hall. Doors open at 7:00 pm. All are welcome. There will be coffee/tea and the usual cookies so bring a friend or two! Members free and guests are $5.00.
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