The Scarborough Historical Society annual general meeting was held on November 25, 2014. Our guest speaker for the evening was Julie Oakes, a costumer at the Pickering Museum Village

Julie presented an interesting and light-hearted programme related to Victorian funeral practices and customs. She talked about Victorian mourning attire, caskets with bells attached, and many other traditions. All in attendance were entertained and the programme was followed by many questions from the audience.

The Scarborough Historical Society hosts programmes on the 4th Tuesday of each month from January to April and from September to November. All programmes begin at 7:30 p.m. at the Bendale Public Library and are free and open to the public.

Presenters Julie Oakes and Don Allen