BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Glencoe & District Historical Society - ECPv6.0.9//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Glencoe & District Historical Society X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Glencoe & District Historical Society REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260212T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260116T152644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T120805Z UID:3785-1770901200-1770904800@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Feb 12 - Gathering Oral Histories DESCRIPTION: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. \nWe learned that an oral history interview is closer to being a thoughtful radio host or podcast interviewer than a researcher reading questions from a page. Preparation matters greatly\, but so does allowing conversation to unfold naturally. \nWhy Oral Histories Matter\nOral histories capture: \n\nPersonal experiences not found in written records\nCommunity traditions such as foodways\, farming practices\, celebrations\, and daily life\nEmotional tone\, humour\, and memory that enrich archives\nStories that might otherwise be lost within a generation\n\nReflections on a Live Presentation by Sarah Walker\, Head of Reference Services\, North Dakota State Archives.  Reference: State Archives Facebook page  \n  \nStep 1: Set Up the Project Thoughtfully\nSarah encouraged beginning with clear planning: \n\nOutline the project. What stories are we trying to capture?\nChoose narrators intentionally. Look for people with lived experience\, good memories\, and willingness to share.\nSelect interviewers. They should be curious listeners\, not just question-askers.\nDecide on location. Quiet\, comfortable spaces work best.\nPrepare equipment. Test everything in advance.\nDevelop guiding questions. Use them as a framework\, not a script.\n\n  \n\n“It’s a conversation\, not an interrogation.”\n\nStep 2: Think of It as a Conversation\nBest approaches: \n\nAsk open-ended questions such as “Tell me about your earliest memory of….”\nAllow silence. People often recall more if given time.\nAvoid interrupting or correcting details.\nLet the narrator guide the emotional rhythm.\nThere are pros and cons to asking story tellers to write out their stories beforehand—spoken memories are richer and more authentic.\n\nProps such as photographs\, letters\, tools\, or newspaper clippings can help spark memories naturally. \nStep 3: Prepare Like a Broadcaster\nThis includes: \n\nResearching the topic beforehand so you can follow threads of conversation\nSetting a relaxed tone to put the narrator at ease\nListening actively and asking gentle follow-up questions\nKeeping the exchange conversational rather than rigidly structured\n\nStep 4: Avoid Common Pitfalls\nSeveral challenges to watch for: \n\nBackground noise or interruptions\nTrying to lead or control the narrator’s story\nRushing responses instead of allowing reflection\nBecoming overly tied to prepared questions\nTechnical failures due to lack of testing\nForgetting permissions and release forms\nToo many people present during the interview leads to side conversations and noise. \n\n  \n\nRespect the narrator’s perspective—even if you disagree. This is not a debate. \n  \n\nStep 5: Ethics\, Permissions\, and Care\nGood oral history practice includes: \n\nObtaining clear recorded consent for use and storage\nExplaining how the interview will be archived or shared\nRecognizing that storytelling can sometimes be emotional or cathartic\nStopping before fatigue sets in—schedule manageable sessions\n\nStep 6: Preserve the Original Record\nFrom an archival standpoint: \n\nKeep the unedited master recording as the historical record\nEdited versions may be created for exhibits or presentations\nStore files in stable formats with backups\nMaintain organized metadata (who\, what\, where\, when)\nUse both local backup and cloud storage when possible\nGet help from your county\, provincial\, or federal archivists\n\nPractical Tools Mentioned\n\nSimple recording setups (even phones) can work if audio quality is tested\nDigital storage systems should be chosen early to avoid file loss\nProviding interview questions ahead of time can help participants feel prepared—but answers should remain unscripted.\n\nAdditional Best Practices (From Current Oral History Standards)\nTo complement Sarah Walker’s guidance\, archival organizations commonly recommend: \n\nRecord in WAV format for preservation quality\nCapture a short introduction stating names\, date\, and location\nCreate a time-coded summary after the interview to aid researchers\nStore transcripts alongside audio when possible\nRevisit narrators later—oral history can be an ongoing relationship\n\nInspiration for Our Local Work\nThis session resonated. Oral histories can help us document: \n\nHistory since the ice melted 13\,000 years ago.\nChanges along the Thames River landscape. Indigenous history.  Treaty history. \nFarming transitions and rural life.  \nCommunity organizations and local businesses\nFamily traditions and settlement stories\nEveryday experiences that shaped our district\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n \nLink to all the State Museum’s:  Events. \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/feb-12-capturing-oral-histories-virtual-workshop/ LOCATION:Ontario ORGANIZER;CN="State%20Historical%20Society%20of%20North%20Dakota":MAILTO:history@nd.gov END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260216T140000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260211T033324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T205547Z UID:3919-1771236000-1771250400@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Family Day at the Archives DESCRIPTION:Welcome everyone.   Come to The Archives!   Drop by for a visit.  See the amazing records we have here.  Order a plaque for your house.  Check out the events coming up.  https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/events/list/  \nWe’ll make coffee.  Cookies.  Organize games for the kids.  Sign you up for a membership.  We are a safe\, inclusive space.  (We have a lot of cool projects and would love to sign you up.) \nHigh school kids!  We have a co-op space for you!  University kids!\, same. \nAnd all the organizations in Southwest Middlesex are open too \n  \n  \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/family/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Emma-Stack-book-launch-at-The-Archives-1-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20250504T201106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T102141Z UID:3181-1771423200-1771426800@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:The Highgate Mastodon DESCRIPTION:This event was 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!   \nTom Chase\, told us about the mastodon\, its Ice Age habitat\, and what it teaches us about the ancient landscapes and peoples of Southern Ontario. Tom Chase has been with the Heritage Center since 2015\, working in education\, security\, and visitor services. statemuseum.nd.gov        ndstudies.gov \nHere’s story about the Highgate Mastodon: Journey of the Highgate Mastodon | Prairie Public. \n  \n\nAnd here is Peter Russell\, Curator Emeritus\, Earth Sciences Museum at the University of Waterloo.  Watch this before the zoom tour on February 18\, 2026:  This is another telling of The Highgate Mastodon Story.  We are hoping he will attend February 18th too! \n \n\nMarg Eberle\, one of the story keepers of the Highgate Mastodon at the Mary Webb Centre\, Highgate on December 7\, 2024. \n  \nMarg Eberle with a drawing of the HighGate Mastodon Centre at the Mary Webb Centre\, Highgate on December 7\, 2024. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/mastodon/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/highgate-mastodon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260112T234341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T225725Z UID:3773-1771891200-1771977599@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Feb 24\, March 3 & 10\, 2026: Ancestry Junk Journaling Workshop series DESCRIPTION: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. \nTuesday\, February 24\, March 3 & 10\, 2026 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.\n📍 162 on Main\,  Glencoe\, ON\nHosted in fellowship with Lori Watson;  Kerri Crowdis Angus\, 162 on Main Art Collective ; and Mary Simpson\, Glencoe & District Historical Society \n  \nHere is the link to sign up; $75 per person.\n\nhttps://www.162onmain.ca/product/ancestry-junk-journal-workshop/Q5GNON3OAA66RB446GHCCIP4\n\n\nWhat is a Junk Journal and how does it relate to your ancestry?\nDon’t allow the work “junk“ to deter you\, these gorgeous journals look nothing like that in the end. The idea is that Lori will teach us how to build a journal from everyday items that you may regularly pitch in the recycling bin or trash bin. The ancestry part is where you bring along items like family photographs\, copies of birth records\, marriage licenses or even a piece of fabric with a cross stitch or embroidery that your great grandmother stitched. The possibilities are truly endless and we are in the best hands with Lori at the helm! \n\n\n\n\nThis wonderful idea was suggested to Lori and Kerri as a collaborative class by Glencoe & District Historical Society. They have done this project together in the past and the workshops were amazing. Kerri was blown away! \nWhat do you need to bring to class? \n\nA hard covered book measuring an approximate 6” X 9” or smaller. You will be removing the innards\, so a prized novel is not the one you want to use. Thrifting such books at Good Will or your favourite thrift shop is a great idea for little money.\nPictures\, copies of documents\, anything that is smaller than the book size or that can be folded inside of it.\nSpecial items that you have from those who came before you. That could be a handkerchief\, a love letter or favourite Christmas card kept for decades. An embroidered piece of fabric taken from a table cloth or perhaps a tiny bonnet from a christening gown. Do you happen to have a lock of hair that you saved and aren’t sure how to hold onto this keepsake\, well… adding it to your journal will make it all the more special. As noted above\, the ideas are endless. If you aren’t sure\, bring them along and Lori will happily help you.\nIf you happen to have craft paper or embellishments that you think will fit your journal well\, bring those along too!\n\nWhat is provided? \n\nInstruction on how to remove the innards of your chosen book\, how to put it back together and to secure it all in place.\n\n\nAll tools required along with glues\, pates etc..\nEnough papers to rebuild your journal\, along with instructions on how to create pockets\, hidden add ons etc…\nOptional appropriate embellishments\n\nOur classes are non refundable. Should a class be missed\, priority seating will be offered in a future class. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor\nLori Watson is the creative heart behind Gathering Thyme & Grace.  A retired Development Service Worker\, wife\, mother\, and grandmother\, Lori has found her passion in bespoke junk journaling—giving old books a new lease on life through hand-dyed papers\, antique and vintage ephemera\, and thoughtful design. Each of her journals is handmade\, one-of-a-kind\, and deeply personal. Lori loves sharing her creative journey and encouraging others to explore their own. \nWho Should Attend?\n\nBeginners and experienced crafters welcome\nGenealogists and family historians\nJournal keepers and memory-keepers\nAnyone who loves paper\, storytelling\, or creative reuse\n\nCome as you are—no artistic experience required. \nLearn More About Lori Watson\n\nYouTube: www.youtube.com/@gatheringthymeandgrace1668\nInstagram: instagram.com/gathering_thyme_and_grace_\nEtsy: gatheringthymegrace.etsy.com\nKo-Fi: ko-fi.com/lori29677\n\n  \nHere is what Lori has been up to lately.   Her YouTube channel is great! URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/journal/ LOCATION:162 on Main\, 162 Main Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-22-at-11.11.16-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Kerri%20Crowdis%20Angus%2C%20162%20On%20Main%20Art%20Collective":MAILTO:162onmain@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260301T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20250415T202214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T232534Z UID:3160-1772373600-1772380800@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Mar 1\, 2026 - Memorial - Battle of the Longwoods DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 1st\, 2026 to commemorate the Battle of Longwoods which was originally fought on March 4th 1814.   \nArrive at 1:45 p.m. and park carefully.  Battle Hill National Historic Site\, 2945 Longwoods Rd\, Glencoe\, ON N0L 1M0 \nWe will  remember those injured and killed at the Battle of the Longwoods in 1814. \nPlease bring a wreath and let the emcee know your name and who you represent.  JoAnn Galbraith will also be reaching out to the organizations that lay a wreath every year. \nMany thanks to Alma Sitler and her team for making soup to serve at the St. John’s Presbyterian Church\, Wardsville.  Everyone who attends is invited to join the Re-enactors for soup after the memorial. \n\n  \n  \nWatch this beautiful short video of the MOURNING RING OF LIEUTENANT PATRICK GRAEME OF THE 89TH REGIMENT OF FOOT. KILLED ON MARCH 4\, 1814\, WHILE LEADING THE BRITISH ATTACK AT THE BATTLE OF LONGWOODS. \nOrganized by the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society  https://www.royal-scots.com/. \nTheir facebook Page. \nLocal organizations and families are encouraged to place a wreath.  Call JoAnn Galbraith 5192895954 to put your name on the list.  Or arrive early and approach the organizers to add your name and organization to the list. \nCo-promoted by the Glencoe & District Historical Society \n  \nWhen the Upper Thames Military Reenactment Society (UTMRS) and residents of Southwest Middlesex assemble on the first Sunday of March at Battle Hill in Mosa Township to commemorate the Battle of Longwoods\, we honour not only those who fought\, but also remember that the cost of war is and always has been horrible\, cruel\, wasteful and life changing.  – Glenn Stott\, Re-enactor \n\n \nThe Battle of Longwoods\nBy Glenn Stott for the Middlesex Banner Feb 2025 \nThe Battle of Longwoods fought on Wednesday\, March 4\, 1814\, was not a major battle in the context of the War of 1812 but it’s story endures for a number of reasons.  \nThere were examples of bravery on both sides. The Americans\, facing a superior force were encouraged to stand\, fight and die if necessary\, for the flag by Ensign Morgan Heard. On the British side\, Captain David Johnstone\, leading his Royal Scots\, reached within 3 metres of the front of the American position when he was gunned down. The Americans refused to plunder the dead and wounded British\, after the battle\, because of the courage they had shown. \nOver 20 British\, Upper Canadians and American soldiers lost their lives over the almost 90 minute struggle. Over 50 lives of the soldiers were altered forever when they suffered wounds from the battle.  \nYoung Benjamin Springer\, son of Captain Daniel Springer\, described his house in Delaware as resembling a slaughter house after the surgeons were finished treating the British wounded over the next two days. \nThe First Nations\, over 40 of them\, had again come to the aid of the British at Longwoods only to eventually lose their land and hope of proper recognition by their Sovereign and later\, Canada. \nGeorge Ward\, one of the only European residents of Paint Creek (now Wardsville) in 1814 \, lost his pension and his reputation as he was seen leaving the American encampment at Twenty Mile Creek and was suspected as a traitor by those who saw him. He spent the remainder of his life seeking justice. \nWilliam Shaw and his wife\, longtime residents of the Thames\, 18 year old son\, William\, was mortally wounded during the battle and buried they him in their family plot at Kent Bridge; the only known burial from the Battle of the Longwoods. \nThe family Graeme from Inchbrakie\, Perthshire\, Scotland\, lost their 25 year old son Lieutenant Patrick Graeme of the 89th Regiment at the battle. They were left only with a picture of him\, aged five\, and a lock of his hair which was put into a mourning ring\, worn by his mother. Graeme was buried somewhere on the east side of Twenty Mile Creek in a “shallow soldier’s grave”. \n  \nThe American commander\, Captain Andrew Hunter Holmes\, for a brief time became an American hero and gained a promotion to Major\, only to lose his life at the battle of Mackinac Island in August 1814. \n  \nCaptain John MacGregor of the Loyal Kent Volunteers eventually had his arm amputated after he was struck by two bullets in the battle. \nSo a battle fought in over a foot of snow\, at Twenty Mile Creek\, in the future Mosa Township did have a major impact. The British lost and the Americans won\, but both retreated. The loyal settlers of the Thames Valley found themselves totally abandoned by the British\, who after March 10\, 1814\, retreated to the east of the Grand River and to Norfolk County. It led to much loss and damage of personal property\, livestock\, and farm produce as the Americans soon realized that they had almost free range of the total region\, using it to supply their bases at Detroit\, Fort Gratiot and Fort Malden. \nCommemorating the Battle of the Longwoods 1814 \nReflecting on History: The Battle of Longwoods Memorial Service\nBy David Gomez reporting on the 2024 memorial service\, the Middlesex Banner community newspaper \nMIDDLESEX COUNTY – The roar of rifles echoed in the name of the men who fought more than 200 years ago\, as we paid respect to them last Sunday\, March 3\, at the Battle of Longwoods memorial. Many residents from different towns of Middlesex County congregated at the Battle Hill cairn\, 2945 Longwoods Rd. in Glencoe\, to honour the 210th anniversary of the Battle of Longwoods. This event\, crucial in the tapestry of Canadian history\, drew participants from various sectors\, including local government officials and historical societies from all the region. The annual ceremony\, initiated at 2:00 pm\, was a poignant reminder of the conflict during the War of 1812. \nThe Battle of Longwoods\, occurring on March 4\, 1814\, represents a significant chapter in the War of 1812\, marking the war’s only battle within Middlesex County. It was a day when British and American forces clashed on Canadian soil\, a moment in history that the Upper Thames Military Re-Enactment Society and the Glencoe and District Historical Society aim to preserve through their organized memorial service. This gathering not only commemorates the fallen but also serves as an educational opportunity for the community\, highlighting the region’s historical importance and the complexities of early 19th-century warfare. \nThis act of remembrance brought together families\, historical organizations\, and public figures\, including Allan Mayhew\, Mayor of Southwest Middlesex; Colin Grantham\, Mayor of Strathroy-Caradoc; and Middlesex County Warden Aina DeViet\, highlighting the enduring significance of the Battle of Longwoods in the collective memory of the community and the county at large. \nThe service\, in its essence\, did more than just remember the fallen; it served as a bridge connecting past and present. Unlike the bitter cold and snowy conditions that characterized the day of the battle over two centuries ago\, attendees experienced a milder climate\, reflecting on history under a beautiful sky. This contrast further highlighted the passage of time and the changes that have since enveloped the land where soldiers once stood. \nThe Battle of Longwoods involved a complex engagement between American forces\, led by Colonel Holmes\, and British troops under Captain James Basden. The Americans\, fortified by a defensive position\, repelled British advances\, ultimately leading to a strategic retreat by the British forces. This confrontation was not just a display of military strategy but also of the resilience and fortitude of the combatants\, qualities that the ceremony sought to honour. \nThe memorial service is a testament to the enduring legacy of the War of 1812 and its impact on Canadian identity. It provides a moment for the community to reflect on the hardships endured by early settlers and soldiers\, acknowledging the role such conflicts have played in shaping the nation’s history. Through annual commemorations like this\, the story of the Battle of Longwoods and its participants remains alive\, fostering a deeper appreciation for the sacrifices made in the pursuit of peace and sovereignty. \nAs we move forward\, the Battle of Longwoods memorial service stands as a powerful reminder of the importance of historical remembrance. It not only pays homage to those who fought in the conflict but also educates and unites the community\, bridging generational gaps and reinforcing the value of preserving our shared history. In doing so\, it ensures that the lessons learned and the bravery exhibited continue to resonate\, informing our present and enlightening our future. \nThis year’s commemoration\, while reflective of past ceremonies\, brought its unique moment of collective remembrance and educational enrichment\, proving that even as we look back\, we also look ahead\, carrying forward the legacy of those who shaped our past. \nBattle of the Longwoods\, War of 1812 – 1814 \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/mar-1-2026-memorial-battle-of-the-longwoods/ LOCATION:Battle Hill National Historic Site\, 2945 Longwoods Road\, Southwest Middlesex\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/battle04.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260318T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20250914T123018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260306T144830Z UID:3429-1773860400-1773867600@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Mar 18\, 2026 - Treaty Relationships DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Wednesday\, March 18\, 2026 – 7:00 p.m.\n Location: The Archives\, Glencoe\, ON\n Guest Speaker: Mark French \nShare 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. \n  \n“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” \n  \nThe concept of drawing lines on the ground to buy and sell land was completely foreign \nto First Nations who viewed their role as stewards of the land\, being respectful of its use \nand sharing resources with all. \n  \nFor more context\, you can view the official map of Ontario treaties here:\n 👉 Map of Ontario Treaties and Reserves \nAlso during March break –  https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/march-break-2026 \nExplore 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.   \n  \nMarch 18\, 2026 poster for March French presentation.  Download and share. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/treaty21/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-8.17.44-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260320T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260218T124512Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T212537Z UID:3949-1774000800-1774008000@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Diana Jedig presents Barn Quilt Movement at Fanshawe Village DESCRIPTION:https://www.fanshawepioneervillage.ca/events/march-break-2026  Details \nFriday\, March 20th \n10:00-11:00 – The Longwoods Treaty (Treaty 21) Presentation \n11:00–2:00 Barn Quilt Movement by Diana Jedig \n  \nMarch Break: Family Drop-In Days\nEnds Friday March 20\, 2026 with closing Ceremony\n10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day\nFanshawe Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, ON\, N5V 5B9.  Canada (map) \n  \nExplore 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. \nEngage with hands-on activities\, including wampum making\, drumming\, art activities\, and more! \n  \nTuesday\, March 17th \n10:00-11:00 – Opening ceremonies \n11:00-2:00 – Wampum making and art activities \n Wednesday\, March 18th \n10:00-11:00 – Wampum Belts Presentation \n11:00-2:00 – Wampum making and art activities \n Thursday\, March 19th \n10:00-11:00 – Children’s song\, justice work \n11:00-2:00 – Wampum making and art activities \nFriday\, March 20th \n10:00-11:00 – The Longwoods Treaty (Treaty 21) Presentation \n11:00–2:00 Barn Quilt Movement \n  \nRegistration is not required\, but recommended. \nA pre-registration link will be available on this website starting Feb. 23. Check-back to register. \nFor any questions\, please email: collections2@fanshawepioneervillage.ca \nActivities Location: \nAll activities will be held in the Trillium Community Gallery\, which is located in the Spriet Family Visitor Centre\, located directly beside the entrance to the Heritage Village (large red barn). \nAccessible parking located in front of building. \nFree by Donation \nThis is a drop-in event for all ages. (Children cannot be left unattended.) URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/wampum/ LOCATION:Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, Ontario\, N5V 5B9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/NativeWomenbarnquilt.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Fanshawe%20Pioneer%20Village":MAILTO:info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260410 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260207T133456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T133639Z UID:3909-1775692800-1775779199@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:April 9: Vimy Ridge Day DESCRIPTION: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. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/vimy/ LOCATION:Glencoe Epitaph on Main Street by the train tracks\, Glencoe\, ON ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Ghosts_of_Vimy_Ridge-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260106T095054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T234339Z UID:3757-1775901600-1775923200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Apr 11: Annual Heritage Fair DESCRIPTION:Area historians took part in the Middlesex Centre Archives Heritage Fair at the Delaware Community Centre on Saturday\, April 11.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHeritage Fair in Delaware 2026 – Strathroy & District Historical Socieety URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/heritage-fair/ LOCATION:Delaware Community Centre\, 2652 Gideon Drive\, Delaware\, Ontario\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-06-at-4.57.31-AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260415T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20250914T135720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T224740Z UID:3432-1776279600-1776286800@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:April 15\, 2026  Annual General Meeting for 2025 - 2026 DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting \n📅 Wednesday\, April 15\, 2026\n 🕖 7:00 p.m.\n 📍 Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario \nReport by Marie Williams: \nThe Annual General Meeting of the Glencoe and District Historical Society drew a group of dedicated historians to The Archives on Wednesday evening\, April 15. The presentation of reports by directors\, executive members and volunteers preceded the election of officers. 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. \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/apr15agm/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/IMG_1463-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260423T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20250409T142600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T181058Z UID:3140-1776967200-1776974400@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:April 23 - Newbury and the Sixties Scoop DESCRIPTION:Dr. Cody Groat shared a deeply personal and powerful presentation about the Sixties Scoop through the story of his late father\, Bill Groat.  About 45 people attended this moving presentation.  Thank you staff of Glencoe Library for working with the historical society to build a wonderful partnership.  \nA survivor of this dark chapter in Canadian history\, Bill was a Kanyen’kehaka (Mohawk) child raised in a foster home in Newbury\, Ontario\, before returning to his biological parents—survivors of the Indian Residential School System—in London\, Ontario.  \nPatrick Johnston\, a researcher for the Canadian Council on Social Development\, first used the term “Sixties Scoop” in his 1983 report on Indigenous children in the child welfare system\, entitled Native Children and the Child Welfare System. In the report\, Johnston describes the large-scale apprehension of Indigenous children in the 1960s from their homes\, communities and families of birth — often without their parents’ or band’s consent — and their subsequent adoption into predominantly non-Indigenous families across the United States and Canada. The Sixties Scoop was not an isolated event propelled by inferior Indigenous parenting\, but rather an extension of paternalistic policies in Canada that sought the assimilation of Indigenous cultures and communities.  Ref: The Canadian Encyclopedia \n  \nDr. Groat is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History and Indigenous Studies at Western University\, and a citizen of the Kanyen’kehaka nation and Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve. In 2025\, he received the King Charles III Coronation Medal for his work promoting Canadian heritage. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Groat is the author of Always a Part of the Land: the Federal Commemoration of Indigenous Histories\, available for pre-order here: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/always-a-part-of-the-land-the-federal-commemoration-of-indigenous-histories/9780228027775.html\n\n\n\nCheck out Dr. Groat commenting on the return of items from the Vatican:  https://youtu.be/MBx30UPx2jM?si=yb779M12tfELPxil.     He talks with APTN’s Creeson Agecoutay about the Indigenous artifacts coming into Canada from the Vatican. \nAlso\, here is more of his work: \nhttps://woodlandculturalcentre.ca/media-release-unesco-residential-schools-gathering/. \nThanks for coming everyone.  And thank you for sharing your incredible life journey stories. \nMary Simpson\, G&DHS Programming \nApril 23\, 2026 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/cody_groat/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dr.-Cody-Groat-and-the-60s-Scopp.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260119T182333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T193133Z UID:3812-1777716000-1777723200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 2: Jane's Walk in Glencoe DESCRIPTION:Glencoe \nfacilitated by Harold Carruthers.  Meet at the corner of Main Street and Symes Street at 10:00 am. \nA walk through Glencoe looking at: \n\nHistoric gathering places\n\n\nOpportunities for neighbourhood and citizen care\n\n  \nWhat to Expect\n\n60–90 minute neighbourhood walk\n\n\nInformal\, participatory format (not a traditional guided tour)\n\n\nStories\, memories\, and local knowledge shared along the way\n\n\nExploration of parks\, halls\, churches\, sidewalks\, and gathering places\n\n\nConversation about strengths\, gaps\, and opportunities for care\n\nMore details (meeting locations and route specifics) will be added as they become available. \n  \nWhat is a Jane’s Walk?\nJane’s Walks are simple\, powerful\, and proven. They invite people to walk together\, share stories\, and talk about what makes a place liveable\, welcoming\, and worth caring for. \nNo lectures.\nNo formal presentations.\nJust walking\, listening\, and conversation. \nLearn more: https://janeswalk.org/ URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/janeswalk/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GlencoeWalk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260410T131455Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260412T104653Z UID:4071-1777716000-1777723200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 2. Ken's Walk - Wardsville DESCRIPTION:Click here for larger image \nJoin local historian Ken Willis for a guided walk through Wardsville. This walking tour highlights the history of  Main Street\, sharing stores of the buildings\, people and events that have shaped the village.   Link to fb Event:  Ken’s Walk \nMeet at 10 a.m. at the Wardsville Museum.  Rain date is May 9\, 2026 \nWhat is Jane’s Walk? \nThis walk is part of the global Jane’s Walk festival (https://www.janeswalk.org)\, a weekend of community-led walking tours held around the world. \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/kenswalk/ LOCATION:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Kens-Walk-May-2-1200-x-1800.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260502T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260412T105603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T000153Z UID:4116-1777717800-1777723200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 2 - Appin Jane's Walk DESCRIPTION:A walk exploring the Appin community and surrounding landscape.  Facilitated by Dunc Hodgson & Heather Jacobs \nMeet at.   The Ekfrid Museum behind the community centre \nThis walk will invite conversation about: \n\nThe story of Appin as a rural crossroads community\n\n\nKey places of gathering\, past and present\n\n\nConnections between land\, history\, and community life\n\n  \n \nAppin Community walk URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/appinwalk/ LOCATION:Appin Museum\, 48 Wellington Ave\, Appin\, Ontario\, N0L 1A0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/new.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260506T210000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260412T182906Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T012709Z UID:4141-1778094000-1778101200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 6: Cheated! On-line. DESCRIPTION:Cheated: The LaurierLiberals and the Theft of First Nations Reserve Land (2023)  tells the surrender story from inside the Indian Affairs department. What happened\, how\, and most importantly why\, is documented in official government records held by Library and Archives Canada. \nThis on-line event is part of our 10\,000Years of History program.  \nBill Waiser is one of Canada’s foremost historians. For more than three decades\, he was a history professor at the University of Saskatchewan. He is now a full-time writer and public speaker. Bill Waiser is the author or more than a dozen books\, including A World We Have Lost: Saskatchewan before 1905 (2016)\, winner of the Governor General’s Literary Award for nonfiction\, and Cheated: The Laurier Liberals and the Theft of First Nations Reserve Land (2023)\, which he co-authored with historian Jennie Hansen. He is also the recipient of the Governor General’s History Award for Popular Media (the Pierre Berton Award). Bill lives in Saskatoon\, Saskatchewan. \nGo to this website to register: https://cihe.ca/eventcalendar/cheated-the-laurier-liberals-and-the-theft-of-first-nations-reserve-land/ \nScroll down for registering so you can attend online.  Hit ‘RSVP Button” \n  \n  \n\n\nDetails\n\nDate:May 6\nTime:  7:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nCost:Free\n\n\n\nOrganizer\n\nCanadian Institute for Historical Education\nEmailinfo@cihe.ca\nView Organizer Website\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\nCameron Hall\n\n1585 Yonge St.\nToronto\, ON M4T 1Z9 Canada + Google Map URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/cheated/ LOCATION:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/cheated.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260509T120000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260410T104614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T104719Z UID:4065-1778320800-1778328000@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Clean up at Simpson Cemetery DESCRIPTION:Come join us to care for our ancestors’ resting place.  Bring your own tools.  10 am \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/simpson_cemetery/ LOCATION:21563 Pratt Siding Rd\, Glencoe\, ON N0L 1M0\, 21563 Pratt Siding Rd\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/IMG_6125-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260514T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260129T202335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T135552Z UID:3883-1778781600-1778787000@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 14:  Kendra Coulter — The Tortoise’s Tale DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, May 14\, 2026\n Time: 6:00 p.m.\n Location: Glencoe Public Library \nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society\, in partnership with the Glencoe Public Library\, is pleased to welcome Kendra Coulter\, author of The Tortoise’s Tail\, as part of our Spring Author Series. \nIn this engaging talk\, Coulter will discuss her book The Tortoise’s Tale\, a unique and moving memoir told from the perspective of a tortoise. Through this unconventional voice\, the book invites readers to reflect on time\, care\, resilience\, and human–animal relationships. \nKendra Coulter is a scholar and writer based at Huron University College at Western University\, where her work explores social justice\, care\, and the lives we share with animals. Her writing blends storytelling with thoughtful reflection\, offering insights that resonate across generations. \nThis event is open to the public and all are welcome. \n  \n🐢 Extraordinary Lifespans\nTortoises are among the longest-lived vertebrates on Earth\, with documented individuals reaching well over 100 years — and in rare cases closer to 200+. \n\nJonathan\, a Seychelles giant tortoise\, is still alive as of 2026 and may be around 190 years old.\nTu’i Malila\, a radiated tortoise given to the Tongan royal family in the 18th century\, lived roughly 188 years.\nAdwaita\, an Aldabra giant tortoise kept in a zoo for most of its life\, was reputed to have lived up to 255 years (though this older estimate isn’t fully confirmed).\nTimothy\, a Mediterranean tortoise living in a castle garden in England\, reached about 160 years old.\n\nThese examples show tortoises can outlive multiple human generations\, which is rare in the animal world and contributes to the sense that they “linger” in human environments. \n🧬 Why Tortoises Live So Long\nBiologically\, tortoises have traits that help them age slowly and survive for centuries: \n\nSlow metabolism — their bodies burn energy very slowly\, which reduces cellular stress over time.\nProtective shell — a strong physical defense that reduces predation once they’re adults.\nLow predation in adulthood — once fully grown\, most tortoises have few natural enemies.\nSome species may even age more slowly than expected under good environmental conditions\, according to recent research.\n\nThese biological factors make long lives not just possible\, but common among many tortoise species. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/tortoise/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/the-tortoises-tale.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20Library":MAILTO:cjoris@middlesex.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260520T143000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260121T133611Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T015153Z UID:3815-1779282000-1779287400@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 20: 10\,000 Years of Agriculture & Food in sw Ontario DESCRIPTION:May 20\, 2026 at the Glencoe Library at 1:00 p.m. \nElgie’s compelling research culminated in her book\, This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario\, and her talk promises to inspire and fascinate anyone interested in agricultural history\, genealogy\, and the legacy of Southwestern Ontario’s farmland. \nDrawing from extensive research saved by her ancestors and combined with her in-depth research into census and land records\, archaeological findings\, and historical texts\, Kae Elgie tells the remarkable story of 10\,000 years of food gathering and agricultural production on the 200-acre farm in Chatham-Kent where she grew up. \nWhat began as an exploration of her own family history soon evolved into a broader narrative of agricultural\, social\, and economic trends stretching back to the end of the last Ice Age. Her presentation will explore how changes in the land and its use reflect deep shifts over millennia\, from Indigenous food systems to the colonial and modern eras. \n  \nBio:\n Kae Elgie brings to her research a wealth of experience from her pre-retirement career as Manager of Information Technology for the Region of Waterloo Library. Her passion for organizing information continues to guide her family history and genealogy work. \nKae is a member of several historical organizations\, including the Kent County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society\, the Ontario Historical Society\, and Architectural Conservancy Ontario. She is the author of This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario (Fountain Street Press\, 2019). \nBook Information:\n Elgie’s book\, This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario (Fountain Street Press\, 2019\, ISBN 978-0-9812776-3-9)\, is available for purchase.\n Contact: info@fountainstreetpress.ca | 519-635-8951 \nWebsite:\n Visit Kae Elgie’s author page at https://www.facebook.com/FountainStreetPress/ \nThis event was originally scheduled for Jan 21\, 2026 but rescheduled due to a snow storm. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/farmhistory/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/This-Land-display-22-July-2023.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260523 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260525 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260207T132851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160334Z UID:3906-1779494400-1779667199@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:May 23 & 24: Stories & Tales From the Front DESCRIPTION:Event by Backus-Page House Museum\n\nFrom the muddy trenches of Europe to the resilient “Home Front” efforts right here in our own backyard\, join us as guest speakers and acclaimed authors breathe life into the letters\, diaries\, and records of the Great Wars.\n\n  \nSaturday May 23 rd 2026\n10 a.m. “A Silver Cross Mother”\nThe Memorial cross\, also known as the Silver Cross\, was first created\nin 1919 for all the mothers and widows of Canadian military personnel\nwho died in service. The story of one Silver Cross mother\, re-enactor\nTracy Gordon \n11 a.m. “Boys to Men”\nFrom 1951 to 1965 those who volunteered to be soldiers who were\nunder age participated in regular training and upgrading their\nscholastic knowledge became part of the regular armed forces after\ntwo years and saw active service. Dough Heil \n1 p.m. “Marching Orders”\nThe creation and continued operation of a successful mobile First World\nWar education day program of History Matters. A photo rich presentation\noutlining this program’s outreach and development with Jeff Brown\n2 p.m. “Canadian Military Medicine in the Great War” \nDuring the Great War the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC)\nexpanded rapidly to treat massive casualties\, with over half of all Canadian\nphysicians serving overseas. It was the worlds largest medical conference\nin the world’s worst hotel re-enactor and researcher Peter Monahan \n3 p.m. “Rush to Danger”\nA front-line recounting of the experiences of stretcher-bearers\, medical\ncorpsmen\, nurses\, surgeons\, orderlies\, dentists\, and ambulance drivers\nfrom the American Civil War to Afghanistan with military historian\nTed Barris \n7 p.m. “Valor Remembered – A Dream to Reality”\nResearching the men and women of Dutton-Dunwich who served in\nthe Canadian Military and who are now memorialized in the recently\ndedicated cenotaph local historian Blair Furguson \nSunday May 24 th 2026 \n1 p.m. “Bluebirds in the Poppy Field”\nOn the night of May 19-20 in 1918 a German air raid targeted a cluster\nof Canadian and British field hospitals along the railways of Etapls France\nsix Canadian Nursing Siters were killed. Nancy Iron-Murray \n2 p.m. “The Liberation Trail”\nA film made in 2017 to mark the 70 th anniversary of the liberation\nof Holland\, which follows two former 1 st Hussars who took part in the\nthis theater of war by Lt. Colonel Joe Murray \nAdmission both days by donation \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/share/18hCedLwfw/.  Facebook Event\n\n\n\n\n\nStep back in time with the Backus-Page House Museum in partnership with St. Peter’s Anglican Church for a weekend of remembrance and discovery. “Stories & Tales From the Front” is a unique conference dedicated to the personal histories of WWI and WWII\, specifically focusing on the brave individuals and hardworking families of Southwestern Ontario.\n\n\nWhat to expect:\n\n\n\n\nExpert Guest Speakers: Deep dives into regional military history.\nAuthor Spotlights: Discussions on the literature of war and local impact.\nLocal Lore: Specific stories from the Talbot Settlement and surrounding area.\nWhether you are a history buff\, a descendant of a veteran\, or simply curious about our local heritage\, this event offers a profound look at the resilience of the human spirit.\n\n\n\n\nThis event is being held at St. Peter’s church just down the road from Backus-Page House Museum. http://www.stpeterschurchtyrconnell.org/. Lakeview Line\, Tyrconnell across from John E. Pearce Provincial Park.\n\nAdmission by Donation: (Suggested $20/person).All proceeds help offset the costs of our guest authors\, speakers\, and event promotion. Thank you for supporting local heritage! \nSee less URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/stories/ LOCATION:St. Peter’s Anglican Church\, Tyronnell\, ON\, Lakeview Line\, Wallacetown\, Ontario\, N0L 2M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Mary-Davidson-Stirling.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260607 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260318T215545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T160620Z UID:4005-1780790400-1780876799@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:History through Stories and Song with Denise Pelley DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7\, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, London\, Ontario \nJoin acclaimed musical artist Denise Pelley\, accompanied by Stephen Holowitz\, for a powerful lecture-and-listen experience inside the historic AME Church at Fanshawe Pioneer Village. \nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society (G&DHS) was proud to contribute $1\,500 toward this preservation effort and is thrilled to see the church actively used for meaningful programming. Hosting one of London’s pre-eminent musical artists\, Denise Pelley\, in this space is a powerful continuation of its legacy. \nThis fifth edition of the Fanshawe Village series highlights the lives and contributions of two remarkable Black Canadians: \n\nSalome Bey – pioneering singer\, songwriter\, and “Canada’s First Lady of Blues”\nLawrence Hill – celebrated author of The Book of Negroes\n\nThrough music\, storytelling\, and historical reflection\, Denise brings these influential voices to life in an intimate and meaningful setting. \nA unique opportunity to experience history where it happened—within one of Ontario’s most significant Black heritage spaces. \nAbout the AME Church \nThis event takes place in the historic AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church—an important site in the story of Black settlement in the London area. Once at risk of being lost\, the church was saved through the dedication and persistence of committed community members who recognized its cultural and historical significance. \nThanks to their efforts\, the building has been carefully preserved and relocated to Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, where it now has a permanent home and renewed purpose. It stands today not just as an artifact\, but as a living space for reflection\, learning\, and community gathering. \n  \nThis is truly a not-to-be-missed experience. \nEvent Details\n Date: Sunday\, June 7\, 2026\n Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.\n Location: Fanshawe Pioneer Village\n 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, ON \nLight refreshments will be provided. \nYour ticket includes full-day admission to Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.—enjoy the historic buildings\, costumed interpreters\, and beautiful conservation area before or after the performance. \nAbout the Location\n Fanshawe Pioneer Village is located within Fanshawe Conservation Area.\n Enter at 1424 Clarke Road (Veterans Memorial Parkway & Clarke Road intersection). \nMore details coming soon—check back here for updates! URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/pelley/ LOCATION:Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, Ontario\, N5V 5B9\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Pelley.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Fanshawe%20Pioneer%20Village":MAILTO:info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260203T012854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T121303Z UID:3899-1781222400-1781308799@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:June 12 - Heritage Daytripping in North Middlesex DESCRIPTION:June 12 – Mark your calendar\, call up your friends and fill up your car(s).   \nRegistration is recommended but not required – https://www.ailsacraigmuseum.ca/event-details/a-heritage-day-in-north-middlesex \nExploring history\, land\, memory\, and community\nInstructions – Plan your own itinerary for a lovely summer day trip celebrating the rich heritage of Ailsa Craig and North Middlesex—a region known for its remarkable commitment to preserving archives\, stories\, artifacts\, and community history. This will be an opportunity to visit several unique local sites\, meet devoted volunteers\, and explore some of the most meaningful places in our rural landscape. \nThere are a number of options\, so study the list of stops\, prepare your route\, and fill up your car for a Friday day trip on June 12th.   \n  \nThe Presbyterian Heritage Centre\n19 Falkirk Street\, Carlisle\, ON N0M 1P0 \nOpen 10 – 4:00 p.m.  \nA dedicated volunteer group has transformed space within a historic Presbyterian church into a new Heritage Centre\, providing a permanent home for a significant national collection of Presbyterian artifacts after it was required to leave its former location in Toronto. \nThis project reflects years of commitment and care and offers visitors insight into faith history\, congregational life\, and the evolution of rural Presbyterian communities. \nHost: Ian Mason \n  \nThe Marg & Leroy Walker Research Room\n158 Church Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON \nOpen 10 – 4:00 p.m.  \nThe former Trinity Anglican Church houses the Marg & Leroy Walker Research Room. The Research Room contains all of the Historical Society’s archives\, including thousands of historical documents\, photographs\, and scrapbooks documenting the people and places of North Middlesex. \nReference: https://www.ailsacraigmuseum.ca/trinity-chapel \n  \nDonald Hughes Annex Museum\n159 George Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON \nOpen 10 – 4:00 p.m.  \nLocated in what was once the village’s Baptist church\, the Donald Hughes Annex Museum serves as a central hub for Ailsa Craig’s local history. The building now functions as a gallery and collections space. \nWith more than 10\,000 artifacts\, the exhibits feature an eclectic mix of local—and occasionally not-so-local—objects. There is always something new being brought out for display. \n  \nAilsa Craig Arts Centre (ACAC)\n160D Main Street\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0   (Located at the back of Ye Olde Towne Hall) \nOpen: Friday\, June 12 10 – 4 \nThe Ailsa Craig Arts Centre is a membership based\, intergenerational learning centre where people can explore and further their creative potential. \nWe host drop-in groups such as cardmaking\, knitting\, and crocheting; special interest art-based groups such as watercolour; a writer’s group\, a book club\, and several youth programs. A wide range of classes are scheduled year round.  \nEvery six weeks we have a new exhibit featuring artists from the community and surrounding area. On June 12 we are especially pleased to present a collaboration between our writers’ group and the “Canadian Embroiderers’ Guild\, London” where original poems have been interpreted by textile artists. \nThe ACAC is a legacy of the Ailsa Craig Quilt and Fibre Festival and completely volunteer run. \nWebsite: https://ailsacraigartscentre.wildapricot.org\nEmail: ailsacraigartscentre@gmail.com \nHost: Rebecca Bender  (519) 870-1974  rabender@execulink.com  \n  \nParkhill Artisan Collective \nOpen:  10 – 4  \nWe are a membership based art centre\, offering a showcase for local artisans\, a teaching area for workshops/classes and a group meeting space for local groups in the area of North Middlesex\, Ontario.   \n The recognizable Carnegie Library architectural features of the former Parkhill Carnegie Gallery\, with its central steps leading you into the building – the wood floors and trim – and high ceilings\, make a great setting for concerts\, special events and displaying works of art. \nOne aspect of our mandate is to preserve this building for arts and cultural purposes; another is to offer opportunities for emerging artists.  \nhttps://www.parkhillgallery.ca/about-us  \n  \nContact People: https://www.parkhillgallery.ca/supportjoin  \n  \nRebecca Bender  (519) 870-1974  rabender@execulink.com  \n  \nNew Moon Community Homestead\n27093 New Ontario Road\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0 \nOpen 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.  \nThe former Sunnivue Farm—long known as a centre for agricultural innovation and cooperative thinking—is now home to New Moon Community Homestead\, a regenerative community focused on land-based living\, education\, and sustainability. \nNew Moon is inviting us to end our day at the farm where they will serve us a meal and we can buy vegetables and their special products.  We are also hoping for: \n\nFarm or garden tours\nStories of Sunnivue’s past and present\n\n  \nAdditional Stops & Points of Interest\n  \nHistoric Cemeteries\nAilsa Craig Cemetery\n26458 Bear Creek Road\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0 \nFirst Nairn Cemetery\n4430 Mill Crescent\, Ailsa Craig\, ON N0M 1A0 \nCarlisle United Church Cemetery\n1432 Centre Road\, Carlisle\, ON L0R 1H1 \nSiddallville Cemetery Cairn\n12439 Siddall Road (#12341)\, Exeter\, ON N0M 1P0 \n  \nWalking tour of Ailsa Craig & Parkhill (available on our website)  \n  \nNorth Middlesex Barn Quilt Trail\nThe North Middlesex Barn Quilt Trail highlights the region’s agricultural heritage and community storytelling through public art.\nWebsite  https://barnquilttrails.ca/trails/north-middlesex/ \nand map  https://barnquilttrails.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Barn-Quilts-of-North-Middlesex.pdf \nOr \nhttps://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1ToVvKDcacFYwmKCxTCd3_9eu5FDwAss&femb=1&ll=43.188786215460766%2C-81.68442466206886&z=10  \n\nThe Heritage Trail – North Middlesex\nAn interactive heritage map for North Middlesex and surrounding Middlesex municipalities:\nhttps://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/374be4d414af4e9d881abde57158e2cb \nLunch Options for Visitors\nParkhill — casual dining and cafés (list to be developed) \nIlderton — several restaurants\, depending on the day \nNorth Star Restaurant\n14368 Elginfield Road\, Lucan\, ON N0M 2J0 \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/june12/ LOCATION:Ontario END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260128T221338Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T223401Z UID:3871-1781805600-1781811000@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Jun 18 Vanished Villages - where did they go? DESCRIPTION:Vanished Villages in our district – a post mortem \nTime: 6:00 p.m. \nLocation: Glencoe Public Library\n \nWhile Newbury continues to thrive\, many once-bustling nearby settlements in west Middlesex have quietly disappeared from the map. What happened to places like Strathburn\, Kilmartin\, Ekfrid Station\, Pratt Siding\, and Cashmere—and why did Newbury and Glencoe endure while they did not? \nIn this illustrated and engaging talk\, local historian Jennifer Grainger explores the rise and fall of these vanished villages. Drawing on maps\, photographs\, land records\, and archaeological clues\, she traces where these communities were located\, how historians and genealogists research them today\, and what—if anything—remains on the landscape. \nThis presentation will appeal to anyone interested in: \n\nLocal and regional history\nGenealogy and place-based research\nTransportation\, railways\, and economic change\nHeritage preservation and memory\n\nAbout the Speaker\nJennifer Grainger holds an MA in Archaeology and a Master of Library & Information Science. A former president of the London & Middlesex Historical Society and Architectural Conservancy Ontario London Region\, she continues to champion local history and heritage buildings through her long-running blog Jenny’s London & Southwestern Ontario and numerous publications. She lives in London\, Ontario\, and manages internet sales for Attic Books. \nSelected Publications\n\nVanished Villages of Middlesex (Natural Heritage Books\, 2002)\nVanished Villages of Elgin (Dundurn\, 2008)\nEarly London (Biblioasis\, 2016)\nLondon Free Press: From the Vault – Up to 1950\nLondon Free Press: From the Vault – 1950–1975\n\n🔎 Why do some places vanish while others endure?\nJoin us to explore how geography\, transportation\, industry\, and timing shaped the fate of Middlesex County’s lost communities—and what their stories still tell us today. \nVillage of Newbury URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/vanishedvillages/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/IMG_4505.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T163000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20251210T224239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T225037Z UID:3685-1782658800-1782664200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:June 28 - Annual St. Mary’s Service  DESCRIPTION:June 28\, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. – Annual St. Mary’s Service \nLocation: St. Mary’s Anglican Church (Napier)\n 1418 Melwood Drive\, Strathroy\, ON N7G 3H5 \nJoin us for our Annual St. Mary’s Service at one of Middlesex County’s most treasured historic landmarks\, lovingly preserved since the 1840s. \nBuilt of local walnut—generously donated by Captain Christopher Beer\, who even postponed building his own home to support the church—St. Mary’s stands as a testament to dedication\, sacrifice\, and community vision. Although regular services ended in 1920\, the tradition of gathering here has continued for over a century. \nThanks to the devoted care of local families\, especially the Toohill family\, St. Mary’s remains a place of peace\, memory\, and continuity for all who visit. \nWe invite you to join us on June 28th at 3 p.m. for a meaningful service of remembrance\, reflection\, and celebration of our shared heritage. \nAll are welcome. Bring family\, friends\, and any who cherish local history. \n  \n \n\nHistory of St. Mary’s Anglican Church – Napier\, ON\nThe following history is an excerpt from an old service bulletin and the author is unknown.  \nThis 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.  But it is a symbol\, not primarily of their strength and perseverance\, but of the presence of God in their midst. \nThe first settler in this general area was Captain John Charlton in 1825.  In 1829\, Richard\, Thomas\, and Christopher Moyle and their families and Captain Christopher Beer established residences along the river in the Napier area.  In 1831\, Lieutenant Charles Preston and his family came from Cornwall in Upper Canada.  Preston had been granted 100 acres when he commuted his pension for land.  They settled on this property where St. Mary’s Church stands. \nThe first church services were held in Captain Christopher Beer’s house.  Captain Beer’s rank gave him the privilege of conducting the first church services and first burials in the community.  After the congregation became too large\, they moved to the home of Captain Johnson.  When the congregation became too large for his house\, a school was built on this property in 1839 and used for church services.  The log school was built on one acre of land donated by Charles Preston for a church and a cemetery.  Preston also gave three acres of land for a rectory.  \nIn 1841\, the residents of the community sent a petition to the Bishop of Toronto requesting permission and assistance to build a church. The petitioners declared themselves to be generally poor and unable to pay for a frame church to be built but the increase in the congregation was such that the school was no longer large enough. Captain Beer had prepared some walnut lumber to use in building a new house.  However\, when the news came that a church could be built\, he donated this lumber to the church and postponed construction of his own home.  This gift\, which represented a considerable sacrifice\, was well used; the walnut was worked into pews\, wainscotting and the chancel.  It still stands here as a memorial to a man who loved his church and community. \nIn 1860\, the church and cemetery were consecrated by the Right Reverend Benjamin Cronyn\, the Bishop of Huron and the church officially received the name “St. Mary”.  In Ireland\, the Cronyn’s had attended St. Mary’s Church Kilkenny.  This name linked the new land with the old. \nThe last regular weekly service was held on January 29\, 1920 and annual services were initiated in the early 1930’s.  We must be grateful to the residents of this area and especially to the Toohill family for their loving care of St. Mary’s Church.  It is thanks to them that this oldest church building in Middlesex County still exists.  \n\nRod Brooks\, the music leader for St. Mary’s annual service \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/stmarys/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Anglican Church Napier\, 1418 Melwood Drive\, Strathroy\, ON\, N7G 3H5.\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/2026-St.-Marys-Napier.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T200000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260424T174442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T193001Z UID:4200-1783598400-1783627200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:LEGO - Exploring the History of Small Towns Through LEGO DESCRIPTION:Exploring the History of Small Towns Through LEGO Scale Modelling\nPresented by: Steve Robson and Paul Macdonald \nThursday\, July 9\, 2026 \nGlencoe Library \nDaytime: Watch the Village Come to Life\nStarting around noon\, Steve Robson will be setting up his LEGO village right here at the Glencoe Library. Drop in and watch as a miniature world takes shape before your eyes.  \n  \nEvening Program\n6:00 – 6:30 PM  Presentation \n6:30 PM  LEGO Workshop — Feeling inspired? Pick up some bricks and build! \n  \nAbout the Presentation\nStep into a miniature world where imagination meets historical curiosity. Steve Robson will guide visitors through the creative process of using LEGO-style bricks to reconstruct scenes from small towns — whether rooted in historical accuracy\, modern-day reflections\, or imaginative blends of different eras. \nThis hands-on approach to local history brings buildings and streetscapes to life\, offering a playful yet thoughtful lens on how communities grow and change over time. Attendees will discover how anyone can begin exploring small-town design — choosing a place\, picking an era (or mixing a few!)\, and recreating it one brick at a time. \nThe presentation runs approximately 25–35 minutes. \nAbout Steve Robson\nBorn in London\, Ontario in 1961\, Steve has spent a lifetime pursuing strong interests in photography and model building across multiple mediums. By combining these passions\, he has found a unique way to recreate scenes full of personal memory and historical meaning — in three-dimensional\, brick-built form. This project has transformed a long-held idea into reality\, and Steve’s goal is simple: bring out the inner child in everyone as a great way to keep the mind active. \nOrganized by: Steve Robson & Paul Macdonald \nContact: Steve Robson\, Creator |  Courtney Joris\, Glencoe Library \n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/lego/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/1000034018-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20Library":MAILTO:cjoris@middlesex.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260424T185555Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260424T185808Z UID:4209-1784246400-1784505599@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:TARTAN DAYS 2026 DESCRIPTION:TARTAN DAYS 2026 — July 17\, 18 & 19 — Glencoe\, ON \nEarly announcement — details are still being confirmed. Please check back here and visit the Celebrate Community Committee Southwest Middlesex Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/cccswm for updates. \nG&DHS will have the Archives open starting at 8:00 pm and we’ll also be out on the streets somewhere. See you there! \n\nFRIDAY\, JULY 17 \n\nTartan Days Sales\nBook Sale at Library\, 10 am–1 pm\nFree Swim\, Glencoe Pool\, 12:30–3 pm\, sponsored by Glencoe Lions Club\nChicken BBQ at Legion\, 5–7 pm\, hosted by Royal Canadian Legion Br. 219\nFree Swim\, Glencoe Pool\, 6:30–8:30 pm\nTruck and Tractor Pull\, Fairgrounds\, starts 6:30 pm\, Glencoe Agricultural Society\n\n\nSATURDAY\, JULY 18 \n\nFree Pancakes\, Glencoe Legion Br. 219\, 156 McRae St.\, 8–11 am\, hosted by Quad County Support Services\nGlencoe Gators Swim Meet\, Glencoe Pool\, 8 am–2 pm\nTownwide Yard Sales — listings to appear on the CCC Facebook Page\nCommunity Children’s Activities\, 9 am–Noon\nCar Show on Main St.\, 10 am–2 pm (rain date: July 20\, Train Station parking lot\, 10 am–2 pm)\nArt in the Park\, Glencoe Train Station\, 10 am–2 pm\nInflatable Curling\, 10 am–2 pm\, courtesy Glencoe & District Curling Club\nBook Sale at Library\, 10 am–12 pm\nThistle Competition\, Train Station\, judging at 11 am\, hosted by Glencoe Horticultural Society\nBBQ Lunch\, Glencoe Legion\, 11 am–1 pm\, hosted by RCL Auxiliary Br. 219\nTartan Days Sales\nGlencoe & District Historical Society Open House\, 178 McKellar St.\, 10 am–2 pm\n\n\nSUNDAY\, JULY 19 \n\nBreakfast at the Fire Hall\, 8 am–1 pm\, SWM Firefighters Association\nGaelic Service (with translation)\, Burns Presbyterian Church\, 24493 Dundonald Rd.\, 10 am\nFree Swim\, Glencoe Pool\, 1–4 pm\, sponsored by SWM Firefighters Association\nCeilidh at the Glencoe Train Station — music\, fun and dancing\, Lions Beef on a Bun\, 6–8 pm (indoors at Ag Hall in the event of rain)\n\n\nSome events and details are still awaiting confirmation. Please check back for updates and visit https://www.facebook.com/cccswm for the latest information from the Celebrate Community Committee Southwest Middlesex. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/tartandays/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/IMG_5386.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260817 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260116T223451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T223451Z UID:3808-1786752000-1786924799@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:2026 Chippewa Powwow DESCRIPTION:August 15 & 16\, 2026 Chippewa Powwow\n🌼 SAVE THE DATE\n49th Annual Chippewa of the Thames Powwow\n📅 Saturday & Sunday — August 15 & 16\, 2026\n 📍 Deshkan Ziibiing — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation\, Muncey\, Ontario (640 Jubilee Rd.)\n ✨ Mark your calendars for one of Southwestern Ontario’s most vibrant cultural gatherings! \n🎶 What Is the Powwow? \nA Powwow is a living celebration of Indigenous culture — a gathering of song\, dance\, community\, tradition\, and connection that welcomes people of all backgrounds. Expect spirited drumming\, colourful regalia\, dancing competitions\, and vendors showcasing traditional crafts and foods. \nApproximate schedule to give you an idea:  \nNote: Times are approximate and based on past Powwows; final schedule will be released by Chippewas of the Thames First Nation as the event details are confirmed. \n  \n🗓 Saturday\, August 15\n\n🕙 Morning — Gates Open & Vendor Booths Live\n (Arts\, beadwork\, basket weaving\, crafts\, jewellery\, traditional foods) \n\n🕛 12:00 PM — Grand Entry Ceremony\n (Opening procession with dancers\, flags\, and drum groups) \n\n🕐–🕓 Afternoon Dance & Song Sessions\n (Traditional\, Fancy\, Jingle\, and other styles) \n\n🍴 Mid-day Food & Community Sharing\n (Local Indigenous foods and community gathering) \n\n🕖 Evening Powwow Session\n (Special dance sets and performances) \n\n\n🗓 Sunday\, August 16\n\n🕙 Morning— Vendors & Activities Re-open\n\n🕛 Noon — Grand Entry & Dancing Continues\n\n🕐–🕓 Afternoon Competitions & Cultural Sharing\n\n🕔 Late Afternoon Closing Ceremonies / Honour Songs\n\n\n🥁 What to Expect\n✨ Drumming & Singing – Powerful vocal and drum performances that are central to the Powwow experience.\n 💃 Traditional Dancing & Competitions – Dancers of all ages in stunning regalia participate in categories like Traditional\, Fancy\, Jingle\, Grass\, Smoke Dance and more.\n🍽 Food & Community – Local Indigenous cuisine and community-sharing spaces where visitors can connect\, learn\, and celebrate together. \n🛍 Vendors & Makers – A rich variety of Indigenous artisans:\n \n\nBeaders\n\nBasket weavers\n\nLeatherworkers\n\nJewelry makers\n\nPaintings & carvings\n\n\n🧡 Visitor Tips\n\nBring cash for many vendors (not all have card machines).\n\nArrive early to explore booths and find a good viewing spot.\n\nRespect powwow etiquette: photos are generally fine\, but be mindful during honour songs or ceremonies.\n\nEveryone and all ages welcome — it’s a family friendly cultural celebration.\n\n\n📌 Looking Ahead\nThis year marks the 49th Annual Powwow\, with the 50th Anniversary celebration coming in 2027 — a major milestone for the Chippewas of the Thames community! URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/powwow/ LOCATION:Powwow field\, 📍 Deshkan Ziibiing — Chippewas of the Thames First Nation\, 640 Jubilee Rd\,\, Muncey\, Ontario\, N0L 2G0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/powwow-DJWhite-scaled-1.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Chippewas%20of%20the%20Thames%20First%20Nation":MAILTO:anishnaabekwe@cottfn.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20251210T154924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T161213Z UID:3676-1790294400-1790467199@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Sept 25\, 26\, 2026.  Glencoe Fair weekend DESCRIPTION:September 25\, 26\, 2026.  Fair weekend.\nGo to Glencoe Fair site: https://glencoefair.ca/ \nThe Society always has a booth at the Glencoe Fair staffed by historians Harold Carruthers\, Norm McGill and many others coming and going. \n  \nThe Crystal Palace on the fairgrounds in Glencoe. It was home to about 50 Japanese Canadians in the summer of 1942 who were forcibly removed from their homes on the west coast. the men were paid 35 cents per hour to work on farms in the area before leaving November 11th. The building would later house prisoners of war from Germany and Italy. \n  \nMessage from the Ag Society\nFor hundreds of years\, the Glencoe Agricultural Society has hosted events\, promoted new and established businesses\, supporters\, exhibitors and built upon Glencoe’s sense of pride and fellowship. Empowered by the incredible support of our sponsors and the exuberance of our townspeople\, we look forward to continuously renewing – and building upon – our commitment to agricultural and philanthropic vitality. Throughout the year\, Glencoe citizens and visitors from across the region can look forward to special events – large and small – that create the very best excuses to get out of the house and spend time with loved ones. \nWe always welcome feedback from our community members and monthly meetings are held to ensure we are aligning with the best interests of the people and personalities who sustain our vibrant community. The Glencoe Agricultural Society is bolstered by the thoughtfulness and dedication of our board members and volunteers as well as the continued support of our constituents. We invite you to learn more about our long\, rich history and to see what exciting new initiatives we are looking forward to implementing. Should something spark your interest\, please don’t hesitate to reach out to find out more about getting involved. \nSome History about the Glencoe Fair\nThe Glencoe Agricultural Society annually hosts the fall fair for Glencoe and the surrounding community. It is an event that dates to the mid-nineteenth century when each township had their own fairs which then united in the 1870’s into a common fair held in Glencoe. Today the fair is always the third full weekend following Labour Day. \nEven 150 years ago\, these communities recognized the community- and business-building power inherent within a town fair. Large or small\, these gatherings of farmers\, craftspeople and exuberant citizens were the perfect way for neighbours to connect\, long before FaceTime became something you did on your phone. More… \n\n\n\n\n\nGlencoe Spring Fair\, Glencoe\, Ont. Early 1900’s at the site of the current fairgrounds. Facing North where the swimming pool is today. The race track can be seen on the left. Photo is likely taken from the Crystal Palace.\n\n\nPhoto from G&DHS archives. \n  \n  \nLocal fairs have a long history here: \n\nMosa Fair (1848 – 1874) Mosa Twp had its own fair held at various locations. Strathburn\, Wardsville\, etc.)\nMetcalfe Fair (1854 – ?) Metcalfe Twp had its fair which was later discontinued. North Metcalfe joined the Strathroy Fair\, and South portion joined with Glencoe.\nEkfrid Fair (1857 – 1876) Ekfrid Twp had its own fair\, held in Appin. This was held behind old Town Hall which is where the community centre is today.\nGlencoe Joint Fair (1875\, 1876\, Spring 1877) Glencoe & Mosa Twp have a joint fair in Glencoe at the old Town Hall on McKellar Street. (The Village of Glencoe did not previously have a fair.)\nGlencoe Union Fair (1877 – 1878) Glencoe\, Mosa & Ekfrid Twps had joint fall fairs at Glencoe Town Hall.\nGlencoe Fair (1879 – 1890) Glencoe\, Mosa & Ekfrid Union fair at Graham property (10 year lease) at the South end of Glencoe. Fairgrounds called “The Driving Park”. A race track and Glencoe’s first Crystal Palace is built in 1879 on the Graham property.\nGlencoe Fair (1891 – Present) In 1891 the Mosa & Ekfrid agricultural societies unite and became “The Mosa and Ekfrid Union Agricultural Society”. Land at current fairground (North end of Glencoe) was purchased in 1891 and the first fair was held at the current fairgrounds. The property with race track was owned by John McAlpine and was leased for the fair. Glencoe’s second Crystal Palace was built in 1892. The grandstand facing the race track was built in 1892 on fair board property. In 1910 the property with race track was purchased by the fair board.\n\n  URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoefair2026/ LOCATION:Glencoe Fair\, 268 Currie Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_5664.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T203000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20251210T160433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T135610Z UID:3679-1790794800-1790800200@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Sept 30 - Cemetery Sleuthing & Genealogy Night DESCRIPTION:With Ken Beecroft & Gerry Cross\nSeptember 30\, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 pm · Online via Zoom \nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society invites you to a special online event celebrating two of our community’s most dedicated genealogy volunteers: Ken Beecroft and Gerry Cross. Between them\, they have contributed thousands of hours researching local families\, preserving abandoned and pioneer cemeteries\, and documenting Southwest Middlesex history through Find A Grave and other archival tools. \nAbout the Presenters\nKen has been a leading force in preserving the memory of early residents of Southwest Middlesex. A Past President of the G&DHS\, he has helped document active and abandoned cemeteries\, contributed hundreds of detailed memorials to Find A Grave\, and ensures that people long gone are remembered with dignity and historical accuracy. His passion is connecting stories\, names\, and places in ways that help families understand where they come from. \nGerry is equally devoted to uncovering family histories\, tracing relationships\, and ensuring accurate online memorials. He spends countless hours verifying dates\, locating records\, and adding missing pieces to help families discover their ancestors. His careful documentation and deep local knowledge make him an invaluable resource for researchers across the region. \nTogether\, Ken and Gerry offer a remarkable service to the public by helping preserve the stories of those who shaped our community. \nWhy Attend? \nThis Zoom session is ideal for: \n\nAnyone researching their family tree\nVisitors using Find A Grave who want to understand how to get the most out of it\nCommunity members curious about early cemeteries and pioneer history\nPeople who would like to contribute to online memorial projects\nResearchers wanting to learn what the G&DHS Archives can offer\n\nTopics will include: \n\nHow Ken and Gerry conduct their research\nTips for effective searching on Find A Grave\nHow to correct or enhance an online memorial\nThe importance of documenting changes in cemetery markers over time\nHow the G&DHS Archives can support your genealogy work\nWhen to reach out to our volunteers for help\n\n  \nUse the Archives as Your Research Home Base \nThe G&DHS Archives contain extensive family files\, cemetery records\, obituaries\, photographs\, maps\, and local documents. Ken and Gerry’s work is strengthened by the archival collections—and your research can be\, too. \n  \nParticipants are encouraged to make use of the Archives both before and after the event for follow-up questions or deeper research. URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/sept-20-cemetery-sleuthing-genealogy-night/ LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/simpson2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260126T114619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195545Z UID:3861-1792692000-1792697400@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Oct 22: Love Hate Whisk(e)y: A Family Saga DESCRIPTION:October 22\, 2026 at the Glencoe Library at 6 p.m.  \nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society and the Glencoe Library welcome Dutton author Valrita Fournier for an engaging evening exploring her sweeping Canadian family saga\, LOVE HATE WHISK(E)Y. \nSet along the St. Clair River and rooted in the farm culture of early 20th-century Ontario\, Fournier’s two-volume saga follows the Bennier family through love\, loss\, secrecy\, and the charged world of whiskey production—legal and illicit. Rich with historical detail\, the novels weave together the rise of the automobile\, evolving farm life\, shifting fashions\, and the deep social tensions of the era. \nVolume I: Le Réveillons (The Awakening).  Introduces the Bennier family and their complex emotional world—love\, hate\, trauma\, and resilience—against the backdrop of Ontario’s whiskey-making tradition. \nVolume II (forthcoming) opens in June 1940 as master distiller Marcel Bennier returns home to the family farm with a dual mission: to produce industrial alcohol for the war effort and to conceal a secret too dangerous to reveal. As his family prepares for his arrival\, they reflect on the events of the past years and brace themselves to share a shocking truth of their own. \nAbout the Author\nValrita Fournier is a multi-talented playwright\, poet\, mystic\, novelist\, composer\, and master of ceremonies. A graduate of the University of Toronto with a degree in English Language and Literature\, she won first prize in a one-act play competition with her comedic work Eggs-Actly My Dear!. \nThough not a musician by training\, Valrita has organized musical and theatrical events at numerous venues including Place Concorde\, Mackenzie Hall\, WEDS Theatre\, church halls\, wedding stages\, and even a Women’s Day whiskey-tasting book talk at a distillery restaurant. \nHer creative works include: \n\nLOVE HATE WHISK(E)Y – Volume I (published)\nLOVE HATE WHISK(E)Y – Volume II (in editing)\nThe Legende of the Greene Faerie\, a musical environmental tale (CD)\nThe Eleventh Commandment\, a mystical religious work (out of print)\nSeveral unpublished plays\n\nEvent Format\nThe author talk will run approximately one hour\, including audience questions.   This is a wonderful opportunity to meet a local Southwestern Ontario author whose work blends heritage\, drama\, and the storytelling traditions of rural life. All are welcome\, and admission is free. \nContact for inquiries:\nMary@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca  or Valrita Fournier – 4nier.arts@gmail.com URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/fournier/ LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Screenshot-2026-01-26-at-6.42.41-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T170000 DTSTAMP:20260429T222408 CREATED:20260106T105844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T105844Z UID:3764-1793692800-1794243600@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca SUMMARY:Nov 3- 9 Treaty Recognition Week 2026 DESCRIPTION:Treaties Recognition Week 2025: Respecting and Honouring Treaty Relationships URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/nov-3-9-treaty-recognition-week-2026/ LOCATION:Ontario ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Screenshot-2025-09-14-at-8.17.44-AM.png ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR