Events
Stories and events that reached beyond one town and affected the wider district.
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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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Stories and Song in the African Methodist Episcopal Church
Not long ago, the AME Church stood on Thames Street in London, largely forgotten. Built around 1848, it had served London's Black community as a place of worship, gathering, and resistance—a sanctuary for people who had escaped slavery and found freedom in Canada West. The plaque that marks its history tells of John Brown's rumored…
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Lego Village Presentation
The Lego Village Project involves creating a mobile, movie-like set for photographing 1/64 scale model cars. The base of the project draws on various building designs from different towns and cities to create a fictional town. The end result is a compressed town showcasing a place with many elements of a working, living village.
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The Ghostliest “Ghost Town” in Middlesex
By Jenny Grainger, Jenny’s London & Southwestern Ontario Napier: One of the first public buildings constructed in Napier was St. Mary’s Anglican Church. The land for the church, on a hill north of the village, was donated by Charles Preston. The exact construction date varies with the source, but the church was completed around 1843. The…
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Volunteer Opportunity: Video Curator
As Video Curator, you will help us celebrate and preserve our local history through video. You'll play a key role in building a digital legacy that future generations can learn from—while empowering others to share their own stories.
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April 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026 in review
We currently have 69 members paid up. A tracking system exists for recording volunteer hours, and this year we documented approximately 2,350 hours. This reflects only a portion of the total contribution, as much volunteer time goes unrecorded.
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Mar 18, 2026 – Treaty 21 and the Longwoods Treaty:
A 200-Year-Old Agreement in Southwestern Ontario Date & Time: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.Location: The Archives, GlencoeGuest Speaker: Mark FrenchHosted by: Glencoe & District Historical Society On March 9, 1819, representatives of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and the British Crown signed what became known as Treaty 21—the first of three…
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Feb 12: Capturing Oral Histories Virtual Workshop
Members of the Glencoe & District Historical Society recently joined a live online presentation by Sarah Walker on the art and practice of gathering oral histories. The session was both practical and inspiring, reminding us that capturing memories is not simply about recording sound—it is about creating space for storytelling, trust, and preservation.
