TORONTO, Feb. 13, 2012 /CNW/ -
| Date: | Thursday, February 16, 2012, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Location: | Parliament interpretive centre 265 Front Street East Toronto |
| Details: | Media are asked to RSVP at [email protected] by February 15. Light refreshments will be provided. |
| Contact: | Liane Nowosielski Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist Ontario Heritage Trust Telephone: 416-325-5074 Email: [email protected] |
Accredited members of the media are invited to attend the media preview of the Ontario Heritage Trust's new Parliament interpretive centre, featuring the exhibit Foundations & Fire: Early Parliament and the War of 1812 Experience at York.
The interpretive centre is located on the site of Ontario's first purpose-built parliament buildings. Media in attendance will have the opportunity to see exhibits and unearthed artifacts that tell the story of the birth of representative government in Ontario, the establishment of York as provincial capital, the War of 1812 and the scars left by the Battle of York. Ontario Heritage Trust staff will be available for questions.
The official opening event will occur the following day at 11 a.m., and will coincide with the launch of Heritage Week 2012. The event will include presentations, remarks from dignitaries and special performances.
The Parliament interpretive centre opens to the public February 18, 2012. For more information, visit www.heritagetrust.on.ca/parliament.
The Ontario Heritage Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario, dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage.
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Liane Nowosielski
Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist
Ontario Heritage Trust
Telephone: 416-325-5074
Email: [email protected]
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