Speaker: Maggie Mackenzie, Heritage Coordinator, Dunlap Observatory
Topic: History of the Dunlap Observatory
The Richmond Hill David Dunlap Observatory (RHDDO) has been a centre for astronomical research in Canada and a well-known attraction since its opening on May 31, 1935. Join us for this visual presentation to learn about the history of the property and how it became the RHDDO.
A graduate of the University of Waterloo in History and of both George Brown and Humber Colleges in Archival Practices and Arts Administration and Management, Maggie Mackenzie has managed the Heritage Services section for the City of Richmond Hill since 2007, including the operation of the Dunlap Observatory