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HOW THE “COOKIE WITH THE HOLE” CAME TO BE
The beginning of Hollandia Bakery, Wm. Bruinink & Sons, the start of what is now known as Hollandia Bakeries Ltd.
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The Ferguson Odyssey: A Voyage of Discovery of Our Scottish Ancestors.
With his deep interest in history, Doug Ferguson has worked on his family tree over the decades and has interesting stories to tell about the Fergusons.
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Christmas Cheer at the Archives
The Glencoe and District Historical Society welcomed members, volunteers and special guests for a Christmas open house on Thursday afternoon, December 12, 2024 to celebrate the season and the Society’s many partnerships.
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Peter McArthur: the “horrible, horrible” war
Even as prolific a writer as Peter McArthur was, one can imagine how the man dubbed the “Sage of Ekfrid” struggled to find the right words to share with his son. His response reveals both his wish for his child to come to his own decision as well as the urge to protect and keep…
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My Friends, The Trees
By Peter McArthur Near the house there is a sturdy oak tree that I always think of as one of the oldest of my friends. I grew up with it. Of course that is not exactly true, for I stopped growing many years ago, while it kept on growing, and it may keep on growing…
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Support our Local Authors
Local stories written by local folk for us: On December 5, 2024, the Mary Webb Centre in Highgate organized an Afternoon With Authors book sale as a fundraiser to restore the beautiful stained glass dome. The Mary Webb Centre came to life in 2010 when a group of people in the Highgate area saw an opportunity…
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Ken Willis, Curator, Wardsville Museum
Long-time Dedication For over two decades, Ken Willis has dedicated himself to preserving Wardsville’s history, curating a collection donated by residents that tells the story of Wardsville and its people. The Wardsville Museum is a cherished part of our community that houses a collection of artifacts and stories that showcase Wardsville and Mosa’s rich history.…
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Mohawk Warriors, Hunters and Chiefs
What happens when the story gets twisted? The story keeper and the storyteller got their wires crossed. Bunny, the story keeper, decided to tell a different story about her son. And the extended family all colluded. Eventually the son found out his true story – ‘the last man standing’. Tom Wilson discovered he is a…
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Brown Tom’s School Days, 2nd Edition
Book about Life at Mt. Elgin Residential School, Chippewa of the Thames, a local Indian Residential School. Books available for sale at The Archives or from the bookseller. University of Manitoba: https://uofmpress.ca/books/brown-toms-schooldays The Author: Reverend Enos Montour (1898-1985) was a United Church minister and writer from Six Nations of the Grand River Territory. Over the…
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WWI Sacrifice – Private Ellwyne Ballantyne
Ballantyne served on behalf of Canada overseas in World War I, where he was summarily sent to France. He was killed in action in September, 1917.
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Rooted and Remembered, published 2024
CJ Frederick signs book for a friend at Glencoe Tartan Days July 2024
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New museum attracts local crowd
McEachren shared the history of the company and some trivia before opening the door to his impressive indoor museum McEachren Collection at Forty-87, featuring everything from toys to John Deere literature. Historical Society past president Ken Beecroft thanked Dave for sharing the story of John Deere’s life and his fascinating collection.
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History of The Appin Cemetery
By Jim May Presented to the Appin Memorial Day gathering August 1, 2000 by Jim May, whose family had a long association with Appin Cemetery. Jim’s first recollection of the cemetery was a phone call in the early 1950s: “Could my Dad come with his truck to help collect up stones for the cemetery gates?”…
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They Settled in Riverside – family history book
By Bob Gentleman and Kathy Evans. Review printed with kind permission from the Middlesex Banner. In July of this year, family and friends gathered at Arrowwood Farm, a beautiful property in Riverside, just south of Melbourne, to celebrate the publishing of a book written by my uncle, Bob Gentleman. The farm that is now called…
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The Appin Cemetery Commemoration
Appin Cemetery Commemoration July 28, 2024 [slideshow_deploy id=’2326′] As part of an annual commemoration of area cemeteries, Glencoe & District Historical Society (G&DHS) organized a presentation and community walk at the Appin Cemetery. Prayers, dedications, singing, and community conversation were key parts of the afternoon.
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“It’s a Silent Fire”!
Film industry pros sweat the possibility that many digital files will eventually become unusable — an archival tragedy reminiscent of the celluloid era. Martin Scorsese: “The preservation of every art form is fundamental.” For the movie business, these are valuable studio assets — to use one example, the MGM Library (roughly 4,000 film titles…
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Peter McArthur’s beloved farm, his grave, and back to the Archives in Glencoe.
Marie Williams: An impressive crowd gathered for the “Haunts of Peter McArthur” road trip Sunday afternoon, June 16, starting out at what was the McArthur homestead on McArthur Rd. before moving onto the Eddie Cemetery on Glendon Dr. and finally back to the Archives in Glencoe. Two plaques were unveiled along the way as McArthur…
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Peter McArthur: Our Famous Canadian – 1866 – 1924
Marie Williams, Glencoe: The huge crowd that packed into the Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives on February 22 proved that the “Sage of Ekfrid” is as popular today as he was over 100 years ago. In addition to 30 viewing online, over 50 turned up in person.
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Highlights from the AGM for Apr 1, 2023 – Mar 31, 2024
Date & Venue: Wednesday, April 17th, 2024, at the Archives, 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe. Attendance: A solid turnout of 30 members, with all executives present except President Ken Beecroft. Opening: Vice President Mary Simpson initiated the meeting at 7:00 PM, welcoming members old and new. Remembrance: A moment of silence was observed for the late…
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April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 in review
Glencoe & District Historical Society – Report for April 1, 2023 to March 31, 2024 K.W. Beecroft, President, Glencoe & District Historical Sociey Dated March 31, 2024
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Lorne Munro, Past President
During my tenure as President in 2018, the Society’s collection moved from our rooms on Main Street to the old library at 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe. I have served as secretary, first vice president, president (a couple of times).
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Glaciers and Mastadons in the Great Lakes Country
The Glencoe & District Historical Society is thrilled to launch a speaker series that delves into the captivating world of prehistory, sparked by the remarkable discovery of a mastodon tooth in our very own community.
research@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
519-287-3897
Glencoe & District
Historical Society
research@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
519-287-3897