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Entrance to Hamilton Cemetery
Hamilton Cemetery Entrance
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Historical Perceptions


Historical Perceptions is the creation of Robin McKee.

Robin lives in Hamilton, Ontario, and has long been interested in his community's history. One of his particular areas of focus is Hamilton's cemeteries and the wealth of tradition and history which they represent. He regularly conducts public tours at the Hamilton Cemetery, 777 York Boulevard (across from Dundurn Castle). Each tour has a specific focus but Robin is always willing to answer questions and to share stories from his vast knowledge of the Hamilton Cemetery and the people who are buried there. The following tours are scheduled in the coming weeks:

Saturday, August 13th. This is a Firefighters Tour.

Saturday, August 27th. Robin again offers his popular Power of the City Tour.

Saturday, September 10 The Disasters Tour.

Saturday & Sunday, September 24 & 25 This tour is called Hamilton First.

Saturday, October 8 The Past Mayors Tour

Saturday, October 22 The Masonic Tour

Saturday, November 5th. and repeated on Saturday, November 12th. The Veteran's Tour.

Robin McKee's "Stories in the Stones" cemetery tours commence from the entrance to the Hamilton Cemetery at 11 am and take place rain or shine. Be sure to bring the necessary food, drink and clothing needs. No reservations are required. There is no charge for the tours. For a complete listing of Robin's 2011 Tour schedule simply click on Cemetery Tours - 2011.



Robin expresses his interest in cemeteries very effectively in a brief video clip which was prepared for broadcast by CPAC, Canada's Cable Public Affairs Channel. To view this short video select View Video and then select the "Victorian Graveyard" option after you follow this link.



Robin has an interest in the many historic plaques that have been erected in the Hamilton community. As a new feature of this site, we have begun an expanding display of text and photos related to Hamilton's Historic Plaques.




Complete Schedule of
Tours and Presentations


Hamilton Cemeteries


The graves of
Famous Hamiltonians


Headstone Art


Cemetery Etiquette


Links


Bibliography


Meet Robin McKee

Unless indicated otherwise, cemetery tours commence at the Gatehouse of the Hamilton Cemetery,
777 York Boulevard.

(Directly across from the public parking lot for Dundurn Castle.)

Tours run about two hours.

Historical Perceptions

Through Historical Perceptions Robin McKee is committed to discovering and sharing the history of the Hamilton community - particularly as it is represented in our cemeteries.

For additional information concerning any of these events please contact him at

905-544-9559

or via e-mail at: robin_mckee@hotmail.com
Robin McKee looks forward to welcoming you on a Historical Perceptions
tour soon!


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