Join us on March 3rd, 2024 to commemorate the Battle of Longwoods which was originally fought on March 4th 1814. Arrive at 1:45 p.m. and park carefully.
Join the Glencoe & District Historical Society and come to the meeting of the members to review the accomplishments of 2023 and make plans for the coming year.
Edmonton 1917. The Suffragettes are coming! May 29, 2024 at Tait's Corners Community Centre, 21365 Tait's Road, Glencoe, ON.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m Arrive early. Seating for 50 only.
A tour with three stops:
1:30 p.m. Peter McArthur’s Farm, northwest corner of McArthur Road and Parkhouse Road, Southwest Middlesex. 42.773680, -81.662462
2:30 p.m. Eddie Cemetery, 4490 Glendon Dr, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0. Mr. McArthur’s grave.
3:30 p.m. The Archives, 178 McKellar St, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0
Royal Canadian Melbourne Legion Branch 510 invites you to attend the dedication of a beautiful new mural painted by Ohla Kovalenka. 21884 Melbourne Rd, Melbourne, ON N0L 1T0. 11:00 Dedication led by Legion Chaplain Richard Golden 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m. Free Barbeque 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Free desserts served by R.C.L. Melbourne Br. […]
This event contributes to our local history. This church has been standing straight, fine and true for over one hundred and eighty years. It stands as a testament to the faith of those who built it, those who came to regular services, and to those who worked over the years to keep their church alive and active.
Volunteers and members will be hosting you at the cool air-conditioned Archives at 178 McKellar Street.
We will also have a booth out where the action is.
Come for a cupcake in the backyard.
Talk to our historians Ken Willis, Harold Carruthers, Norm McGill, Ken Beecroft, Jo-Ann Galbraith, Marilyn McCallum about your research: property, deeds, ancestors, local history, architecture, family stories. We can help.
This year we remembered the people in The Appin Cemetery. Time: 2:00 p.m. on July 28, 2024 Location: The Appin Cemetery, 22886 Thames Road (Concession 2, Lot 12) Link to interactive G&DHS Cemetery Map.
7:00 p.m. Arrive at 4087 Olde Drive, Glencoe, ON. Bring your lawn chairs. Stroll around the half-acre tractor collection.
7:30 p.m. Dave McEachren will tell us about local dealer history.
8:00 p.m. Explore the new museum.
Upcoming Executive Meeting.
Glencoe & District Historical Society will be there! For more information: https://glencoefair.ca/
Here are the details for the Truth & Reconciliation event to be held at the London Agriplex September 29, 29, 30. Link Organized by Chippewa of the Thames and many partners and sponsors.