The Paris Museum & Historical Society
Paris Museum and Historical Society is an organization that strives to collect, preserve, and make accessible, through exhibits and research materials, the rich cultural and historical heritage of the Paris and District area.
Open Wednesday to Saturday, 1 - 4 pm
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Disease Below Decks:
Troop Transport Disasters through the Story of One British Regiment
Abel Land is the former assistant curator of the Fashion History Museum, with an undergraduate degree in Archaeology & Heritage Studies with a minor in History from WLU. Abel is an historical tailor focusing on the early 19th century with a love of historical food ways. He is currently an archaeological field technician in Ontario and the current Serjeant of the 41st Regiment of Foot MLHG (Military Living History Group).
His talk will focus on the 41st Regiment of Foot from their conception as Chelsea out-pensioners to a serving regiment abroad. Throughout the long 18th century, the 41st interacted with troop transport ships that would ultimately reshape the regiment through the outbreak of diseases on more than one occasion.
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