Residents and visitors alike will have many opportunities to engage with Prince Edward County’s rich history and heritage all month during Flashback February.
“Last year, we expanded Flashback February to span the entire month, and we couldn’t be happier with the response. We are thrilled to once again offer a varied and exciting line-up of events taking place across Prince Edward County throughout February, says Jessica Chase, Curator with The County Museums.
“Our partners are looking forward to building on last year’s momentum to provide experiences that will engage the community during a typically quiet time of year.”
2026 marks the ninth year of Flashback February, presented by The County Museums in partnership with multiple community organizations and businesses. Flashback February was originally conceived to mark Ontario Heritage Week in late February.
Flashback February kicks off on Tuesday, February 3 with a four-week series “Trace Your Roots Tuesdays” with the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre. Every Tuesday, from 10 am – 12 pm and 1 – 3 pm, drop in to the centre to digitize old family photos and research your family history. Attendees are invited to come for an hour — or stay all day — and dive into their family roots with the centre’s volunteer team, located at 528 County Road 19 in Ameliasburgh.
What else can you do this Flashback February?
- Listen to Peter Lockyer bring different chapters of Prince Edward County’s history to life at Base31 during his four-part speakers’ series
- Explore and create art around themes of loss, memory and grief in Delane Cooper’s Connection Wand Experience
- Take action and join the Reconciliation Reading Group at Macaulay House, discussing Niigaan Sinclair’s Wînipêk: Visions of Canada from an Indigenous Centre
- Be inspired by artifacts both ordinary and obscure during the Outliers Exhibit Launch at Wellington Heritage Museum
- Get snuggly with goats and bask in the joy of winter activities during a Cozy Winter Play Day at Macaulay House
- Find your next, most treasured book at Prince Edward Public Library’s book sale
- Spend time with artist Sara Keller as she explores Cyanotypes during her artist residency at Macaulay House
- Witness first-hand tales of the Royal with memories shared from Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors
- Mix your love of history and art during a Cyanotype Print Making workshop with Sara Keller
- Learn about the history of Delhi Park with the Prince Edward County Heritage Conservancy, and light up the park in sound and colour with the Department of Illumination and the Aurora Borealis Community Choir
- Join a speaker’s event about invasive species hosted by the Friends of Wellers Bay
- Meet like-minded history enthusiasts at the West PEC History Fair hosted by the Consecon Area Ratepayers Association
- Visit a historic church built in 1877 in North Marysburgh
- Learn about the history of the building now known as the “Drake Devonshire” with Ernie Margetson and the Wellington Community Association
- Listen to local musicians play their favourite tunes at County Jam at the Waring House
- Let your local knowledge about the AVRO Arrow take off with a special presentation from Jeff Young, in partnership with the South Shore Joint Initiative
- Join the Gazette at Base31 for a lively telling of stories of Camp Picton in the 1940s
For more information, contact Ms. Chase at jchase@pecounty.on.ca or 613.476.2148 extension 2524.
Tickets for the events range in price from free to $50. Tickets or advance reservations are required for most events. For full ticket and event information visit www.flashbackfebruary.com
