CANCELLED: Midday session with Evan Abma, local historian, Chair of the Sarnia Heritage Committee, and a leading voice in documenting Ontario’s disappearing rural heritage. Watch our events listing here for a rescheduling.

Over the past several years, Evan has undertaken an ambitious research project mapping historic farmhouses across Lambton County. Using a wide range of sources—including historical land registers, tax assessments, farm directories, topographic maps, census records, satellite imagery, concession maps, and digital tools such as Google MyMaps—he has documented approximately 1,700 historic farmhouses still standing, down from about 2,000 in 2009.

Welcome everyone.   Come to The Archives!   Drop by for a visit.

Get on the call at 1:45 pm for a virtual tour starting 2 pm of the Highgate Mastodon exhibited at the  North Dakota Heritage Center & State Museum

Take a journey back in time—10,000 years to be exact! Join Gallery Guide Tom Chase for a fascinating 45-minute presentation on the Highgate Mastodon, a remarkable glimpse into prehistoric life discovered right here in our community.

This event is inspired by the mastodon tooth we have in The Archives collection that was discovered in north Mosa Township back in the 1930s.  It is a great story!  

Join us for three afternoons with guest instructor Lori Watson of Gathering Thyme & Grace for a hands-on Junk Journaling Workshop. Register now – Small class of 4.

Tuesday, February 24, March 3 & 10, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Here is the link to sign up; $75 per person.
https://www.162onmain.ca/product/ancestry-junk-journal-workshop/Q5GNON3OAA66RB446GHCCIP4

Join us on March 1st, 2026 to commemorate the Battle of Longwoods which was originally fought on March 4th 1814.

Arrive at 1:45 p.m. and park carefully. Battle Hill National Historic Site, 2945 Longwoods Rd, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0

We will remember those injured and killed at the Battle of the Longwoods in 1814.

Share an evening with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder Mark French for an understanding of Treaties, why they were made and the resulting impact on Canadian law from an Anishinaabe respective.

“Sell a country! Why not sell the air, the great sea, as well as the earth? Did not the Great Spirit make them all for the use of his children? – Chief Tecumseh”

Explore history of wampum and the treaties of London and Middlesex County. Artwork and research by students from Antler River Elementary School at the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation illustrate how wampum has been used to record agreements and relationships throughout history. At Fanshawe Village

Vimy Ridge Day is a day to commemorate the deaths and casualties of members of the Canadian Corps in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, which took place during the First World War. The non-statutory observance has been designated to occur annually on 9 April since 2003.

This year, heritage organizations, historians, genealogists, writers, archivists, museums, libraries, and passionate community members from across the district will come together in Delaware for a day of discovery, connection, and inspiration. It’s our annual opportunity to meet the people behind the projects — the books, archives, oral histories, exhibitions, and creative initiatives that are keeping our shared past alive.

Harold Carruthers outlined the research completed and the events the Society took part in. It was reported that there were 2,570 volunteer hours completed throughout the year. Outgoing president Mary Simpson reviewed the work of the Society and thanked members for their support. There are presently 73 paid memberships with more volunteers stepping up in various capacities. A brief show and tell of historical items closed the meeting before refreshments were shared.