GLENCOE & DISTRICT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
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Celebrating the places that shape our community
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Publications
The History of the Glencoe Fair 1848-2026
Celebrating 150 Years!
$15
Glencoe Station
The story of our historic railway station.
$12
Houses of the Holy
A history of the churches of Southwest Middlesex.
$20
Schools of our Heritage
A history of the Schools of Southwest Middlesex.
$20
From Our Archives
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Of UELs, 1812 Vets, and Willeys
Who were the United Empire Loyalists and why do they matter? Well, they were the foundational English-speaking settlers who fled the fledgling United States to remain loyal to Britain. Their presence shaped Canada’s demographics and formed our politics and culture for generations. Contrary to American myths, those loyal to Britain were rarely wealthy or privileged.…
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In Memoriam: Ken Willis, Historian of Wardsville
The Glencoe & District Historical Society mourns the loss of Ken Willis, our friend, longtime historian and museum keeper for Wardsville, Newbury, and the Township of Mosa. For decades, Ken devoted himself to preserving the stories of his community. As Historian and Manager of the Wardsville Historical Museum, he gathered, catalogued, and cared for an…
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Stubbles from the Farm – by W. A. Edwards
Bill used people from the “Big Bend” area as characters for his Stubbles stories, most under names he made up. His wife became Mandy Hopper, Hugh Archer became Abe Ashton and his wife was Levinia. The list is long. The week’s happenings usually ended up on the “Farm News” page of the London Free Press, Saturday mornings. Many an argument…
