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SUMMARY:2026 Chippewa Powwow
DESCRIPTION:Chippewa Powwow\n49th Annual Chippewa of the Thames Powwow\n📅 Saturday & Sunday — August 15 & 16\, 2026\n 📍 Chippewas of the Thames First Nation\, Muncey\, Ontario (640 Jubilee Rd.)\n \nGeneral Inquiries: pday@cottfn.com \nVendor Information: keriley@cottfn.com \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🕛 12:00 PM — Grand Entry Ceremony\n (Opening procession with dancers\, flags\, and drum groups)\n🕐–🕓 Afternoon Dance & Song Sessions\n (Traditional\, Fancy\, Jingle\, and other styles)\n🍴 Mid-day Food & Community Sharing\n (Local Indigenous foods and community gathering)\n🕖 Evening Powwow Session\n (Special dance sets and performances)\n\n🗓 Sunday\, August 16\n\n🕙 Morning— Vendors & Activities Re-open\n🕛 Noon — Grand Entry & Dancing Continues\n🕐–🕓 Afternoon Competitions & Cultural Sharing\n🕔 Late Afternoon Closing Ceremonies / Honour Songs\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\nBasket weavers\nLeatherworkers\nJewelry makers\nPaintings & carvings\n\n🧡 Visitor Tips\n\nBring cash for many vendors (not all have card machines).\nArrive early to explore booths and find a good viewing spot.\nRespect powwow etiquette: photos are generally fine\, but be mindful during honour songs or ceremonies.\nEveryone and all ages welcome — it’s a family friendly cultural celebration.\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
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260906T150000
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SUMMARY:Family Farm Festival
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to step back in time and celebrate our region’s rich agricultural roots! Join us for a weekend packed with vintage farm machinery\, family-friendly activities\, live entertainment\, and beautiful nature trails. Whether you’re a history buff\, a tractor enthusiast\, or looking for a fun weekend outing with the kids\, there is truly something for everyone to see and do! \nLink to updated details: https://www.backuspagehouse.ca/events and facebook Event \nG&DHS will be in the agricultural museum waiting for you to drop by for a visit.  Harold Carruthers and Norm McGill will be there for sure: selling books\, promoting our programs\, and encouraging everyone to pass the family stories to the next generation! \nDate & Time: \nSaturday\, September 5: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nSunday\, September 6: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Backus Page House & Museum\, 29424 Lakeview Line\, Dutton/Dunwich\, ON N0L 2M0 \n  \nAdmission: \nAdults $10 \nChildren (5-17) & \nSeniors (60+) $5 \nFamily Rate (2 adults and 2+ children) $30
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/farm-festival/
LOCATION:Backus Page House Museum\, 29424 Lakeview Line\, Wallacetown\, Ontario\, N0L 2M0
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTSTAMP:20260122T161213Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:Stories and Song with Denise Pelley #6
DESCRIPTION:Join musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz in a lecture and listen series about Famous Black Canadians inside the AME Church.\nSeptember 27\, 2026\, the sixth edition focuses on Rose Fortune\, Loyalist and Canada’s first female police officer\, and hockey player\, Herb Carnegie.\n   Go here for updates and tickets.   \nTickets to this performance include admission to the Heritage Village\, which is open from 10:00am – 4:00pm. at the Fanshawe Pioneer Village located within Fanshawe Conservation Area.  Check website for time of performance and aim to arrive 30 minutes early – it takes that long to enter the park\, get parked\, and walk to the church.   \n  \nFrom Denise Pelley:\nThe idea for the series Stories and Song came about in 2023 after me and Steve Holowitz (pianist) performed at the opening of the AME.  We discussed ways to use the chapel and bring people into this historical building.  I presented to the Village coordinator and her team the idea of me creating presentations mixed with music to tell the stories of famous Black Canadians.  \nThey loved the idea and the series began the following year. We do two presentations per year with each presentation highlighting two famous Black Canadians.  In 2024 and 2025\, we shared Stories and Song about: \n2024 Viola Davis and George Elliott Clarke \n           Portia White and Fergie Jenkins\, with mention of Stan Anderson (my uncle) \n 2025 Eleanor Collins and Lincoln Alexander \n           Carrie Best and Oscar Peterson \n This year’s final presentation\, taking place on September 27\, will highlight the lives of Rose Fortune and Herb Carnegie.  In June\, we shared the life stories of Salome Bey and Lawrence Hill.   \nReview of June event.  \n 
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/pelley6/
LOCATION:Fanshawe Pioneer Village\, 1424 Clarke Road\, London\, Ontario\, N5V 5B9\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Fanshawe Pioneer Village":MAILTO:info@fanshawepioneervillage.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260928T203000
DTSTAMP:20260814T104328Z
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SUMMARY:A Night of Reflection: An Event in Honour of Truth & Reconciliation
DESCRIPTION:September 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm\n\nAn evening of reflection\, remembrance\, learning and community. There will be Indigenous elders\, a residential school Survivor\, and the dancers of the Sweet Labour Art Collective for this deeply moving and meaningful gathering. \nThe evening’s program includes: \n\nOpening: Elder Mary Lou Smoke\nPresentation & Story Sharing: Residential School Survivor Cheryl Riley accompanied by her daughter\, Ashley Riley\nDance Performance: Sweet Labour Collective\n\n\n \nWe invite you to stand alongside us as we honour all Indigenous residential and day school Survivors\, their families\, and all those who continue to advocate for justice\, truth\, accountability\, and reconciliation. \n  \nCost: Register by September 27th and save. Pre-registration $8 per person | $10 at the door. \nFNIM participants are free. \nYour registration fee helps make this event possible while supporting\nreconciliation-focused initiatives. \n\nRegistration\nPlease use the Paypal button to pre-register for the event. Once you have completed payment\, don’t close the window. You will be automatically redirected to a registration form. Please complete the registration form in order to finalize your registration. \n\n \nPowered by \n\n\nFirst Nations\, Inuit & Métis participants are free\, if you wish to reserve a spot ahead of the event\, please contact us at info@archaeologymuseum.ca \n$10at the door
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/reconcile/
LOCATION:Museum of Ontario Archaeology\, 1600 Attawandaron Rd.\, London\, ON\, OntN6G 3M6\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260625T142917Z
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SUMMARY:Sept 30 - Cemetery Sleuthing & Genealogy Night
DESCRIPTION:With Ken Beecroft & Gerry Cross\nSeptember 30\, 2026 · 7:00–8:30 pm · Online via Zoom. – Link will be provided later.   \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\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/beecroftg/
LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe & District Historical Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260129T195545Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261103T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261109T170000
DTSTAMP:20260106T105844Z
CREATED:20260106T105844Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260106T110115Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T110115Z
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SUMMARY:Remembrance Day in the area
DESCRIPTION:Glencoe at the Cenotaph: Park and gather before 10:30 a.m.  Parade begins at 10:45 a.m.   Main Street is closed.  Organized by Royal Canadian Legion\, Reg Lovel Branch\, 219.  Their facebook page \n  \nNewbury Newbury Legion Group\n\nMelbourne
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/remembrance-day-in-glencoe/
LOCATION:Glencoe Epitaph on Main Street by the train tracks\, Glencoe\, ON
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ORGANIZER;CN="Royal Canadian Legion%2C Reg Lovell Branch 219":MAILTO:br.219.rcl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261118T210000
DTSTAMP:20260716T103220Z
CREATED:20260716T103220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T103220Z
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SUMMARY:Nov 18: History of Talbot Settlement & Backus-Page House Museum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Penni Stoddart\n\n \n\nStep back in time to the rugged beginnings of the Talbot Settlement. This engaging presentation explores the 1850s transition from wilderness to empire\, centered on the historic Backus-Page House Museum. Discover the daily lives of Tyrconnell’s pioneers—from the ambitious building of the Georgian brick homestead to the bustling Talbot Settlement community on Lake Erie’s cliffs. Learn how the Backus family and Colonel Talbot shaped the landscape of southwestern Ontario.\n\n \n\nPenni Stoddart brings a background in childhood education and over 30 years of teaching and community engagement experience to her presentations. A seasoned historical reenactor and master potter\, she blends archival insight with hands-on storytelling to bring the region’s heritage to life.\n\n \n\nFormat: PowerPoint presentation\nLength: Up to 40 minutes\nContact: backuspagehouse.ca | museum@backuspagehouse.ca
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/penni/
LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe & District Historical Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260814T124106Z
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SUMMARY:Christmas at the Train Station
DESCRIPTION:Christmas at the Train Station: Celebrating 25 Years of Glencoe Station’s Restoration \nJoin the Glencoe & District Historical Society on Wednesday\, December 9th for a special Christmas Cheer celebration marking 25 years since the restoration of this beloved community landmark. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.\, with the presentation beginning at 2:30 p.m. \nWhen CN announced plans to close Glencoe Station in 1978\, the grand old station house faced the same fate as so many others across the country: the wrecking ball. Instead\, members of the village came together to save it\, launching a restoration effort that has left Glencoe Station standing today in its present splendid state. \nThis milestone anniversary event brings that story home. Bill Simpson\, G&DHS member\, will share how the station was saved\, drawing on years of research and firsthand accounts from those who lived it.  Everyone will join in with their memories of the work and contributions. \nThe presentation is accompanied by a newly published companion book\, Glencoe Station: The Restoration of Glencoe Station Middlesex\, edited by Bill Simpson\, filled with photographs and documents chronicling the restoration from start to finish. This first edition is a living document\, and the Society welcomes corrections\, additions\, and memories from the community as we continue to refine the record. \nWe especially welcome the families and descendants of those who were part of the original save-the-station effort. So many of the people who gave their time\, voices\, and determination to this cause are no longer with us\, and this event is as much a tribute to them as it is a celebration of the building they saved. If your family has a connection to the Glencoe Station restoration story\, we would love to see you there. A list honouring those involved\, including many who have since passed\, is being compiled and will be shared in the future. \nWarm up with Christmas cheer\, browse the photographs and stories in the companion book\, and help us mark 25 years of a Glencoe landmark that almost wasn’t. \nThe companion book is available for purchase at the event\, and online at:\nhttps://www.amazon.ca/Glencoe-Station-Restoration-Middlesex/dp/B0H8T4433C \nGlencoe Train Station\nWednesday\, December 9\nDoors open 2:00 p.m.\, presentation at 2:30 p.m.\nPresented by the Glencoe & District Historical Society
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/restoration/
LOCATION:Historic Glencoe Railway Station\, 151 McRae Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270128
DTSTAMP:20260719T112056Z
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SUMMARY:Jan 27\, 2027: A Wee Burns Supper: An Evening with Doug Ferguson
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Glencoe & District Historical Society \nDate: Wednesday\, January 27\, 2027\nLocation: McKellar Hotel\, Glencoe\, Ontario \nJoin us for a celebration of Robert Burns Day (Burns Night)\, honouring the life and poetry of Scotland’s national bard. We’ll mark the occasion with a traditional wee Burns Supper featuring haggis\, neeps\, and tatties\, accompanied by a Scotch tasting. \nFeatured Presentation \n“A Tale of Two Families: The McKellars and the Fergusons”\nPresented by Doug Ferguson — 20 minutes \nThe Bear Creek McKellars and the Ardare McKellars married into the Ferguson clan during the 19th century. Doug Ferguson shares this story of tragedy\, scandal\, and resilience set in Mosa Township throughout the 1800s. \nDoug Ferguson grew up in Brooke Township and practices law in London\, Ontario. His interest in genealogy began while dating his late first wife\, Anne McColl\, when his grandmother revealed the two were fourth cousins. Doug recently received the Law Society of Ontario Medal in recognition of his contribution to the legal profession.
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/ferguson/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260716T105028Z
CREATED:20260716T105010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260716T105028Z
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SUMMARY:Mar 3\, 2027:   Ghost Signs & Bubble Gum: The O-Pee-Chee Story
DESCRIPTION:Speaker: Dr. Mike Dove\, Director of Public History\, Western University\nDate/Time: March 3\, 2027 at 6:00 p.m.\nLocation: Glencoe Library \nGhost signs — hand-painted wall advertisements from the Victorian era through the postwar period — still linger on buildings across the country\, quiet windows into local and national history.  \nGlencoe has its own: a faded O-Pee-Chee gum advertisement\, tied to the London-based confectionery company that became a household name in candy and\, later\, a giant of the Canadian trading card industry. \nFounded in London\, Ontario\, O-Pee-Chee grew from a small gum and candy maker into one of the country’s best-known confectionery brands\, eventually earning fame as the Canadian distributor of hockey and baseball cards. Its story is one of local industry shaping national culture — and the fading wall signs it left behind are some of the last physical traces of that legacy. \nDr. Dove will bring this history to life\, drawing on his research and his forthcoming documentary\, Packaging Fun: London’s O-Pee-Chee Company. He’ll speak to the significance of Glencoe’s own O-Pee-Chee ghost sign — confirmed by Dr. Dove himself as authentic O-Pee-Chee signage\, and\, by his estimation\, among the largest of only a handful still surviving in Canada\, making the case for its preservation as a rare and important piece of regional heritage. \nAbout the speaker: Professor Mike Dove is the Director of Public History at Western University. He holds a PhD in Canadian business history from Western and a Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking from the New York Film Academy. His current project is a documentary on the history of London’s own O-Pee-Chee company. \nContact: mdove2@uwo.ca\nLearn more: https://history.uwo.ca/people/faculty/michael-dove.html
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/gum/
LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar St.\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe & District Historical Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270307T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260814T120539Z
CREATED:20250415T202214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T120539Z
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SUMMARY:Mar 7\, 2027 - 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 \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\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”. \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. \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 \n\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. \nBattle of the Longwoods\, War of 1812 – 1814 \n 
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/1812/
LOCATION:Battle Hill National Historic Site\, 2945 Longwoods Road\, Southwest Middlesex\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260418T235108Z
CREATED:20260418T235102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260418T235108Z
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SUMMARY:April 14\, 2027  Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Annual General Meeting \n📅 Wednesday\, April 14\, 2027\n 🕖 7:00 p.m.\n 📍 Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\n \nNotice to Members \nExisting members: this is your official notice to attend the Annual General Meeting. \nIf you’ve been thinking about joining\, this is the perfect opportunity! Memberships can be purchased at the door: \n\nIndividual Membership – $20 \nFamily Membership – $25\n (Tax receipts issued by Membership Secretary\, Harold Carruthers) \n\nWhat to Expect \n\nReports and stories from the year 2026. \nA look ahead at upcoming projects and events. \nHonouring and thanking our volunteers. \n\nSpecial Feature: Show & Tell \nBring along a family heirloom\, artifact\, or “mystery object” from the past to share with the group. Let’s make history interactive\, personal\, and fun!
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/agm2027/
LOCATION:The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex)\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe & District Historical Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270501
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270503
DTSTAMP:20260814T115703Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T115703Z
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SUMMARY:Battle of Longwoods presented by UTMRC
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 2\, 2027 – The first weekend in May\, at the Longwoods Road Conservation Area\, you can experience history being brought to life. Every year\, the Upper Thames Military Re-enactment Society presents the Battle of Longwoods. \nThe annual Battle of Longwoods War of 1812 reenactment takes place the first full weekend in May at the Longwoods Road Conservation Area in Mount Brydges\, Ontario. Hosted by the Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority and the Upper Thames Military Reenactment Society\, the family-friendly event features tactical battle demonstrations\, authentic military camps\, period merchants\, and children’s activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/battle/
LOCATION:Ontario
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T191116Z
CREATED:20251110T175318Z
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SUMMARY:Lotan Cemetery Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 25\, 2027 – 2:00 p.m.\n Lotan Cemetery (Ekfrid Township Cemetery E1 – LOTAN)\n 5472 Century Drive\, Appin ON • Concession 4\, Lot 10 \nLotan Cemetery is one of Ekfrid Township’s quiet treasures. About thirty-three burials rest here\, spanning from the 1850s through the 1970s. It’s managed today by Southwest Middlesex\, but it remains a place held in memory by many. \nThe Glencoe & District Historical Society invites neighbours\, descendants\, and friends to gather with us for a Community Memorial to honour the people who shaped this corner of Ekfrid Township. \nLocal historian Harold Carruthers will share the history of the cemetery and the early families who settled nearby. Afterward\, we will take time in community to speak names\, share memories\, and acknowledge the ancestors whose lives left a mark on this land. \nEveryone is welcome. Bring family stories\, quiet respect\, and your sense of connection to those who came before us. \nAlso\, we are hoping to learn about grave stone repair.  There is a chance that Tom and Maria Moore from Forget Me Not Gravesite Caregivers might attend.  Harold Carruthers and members of our Society also have a lot of experience caring for the stones who have no descendants to maintain them. \nFind a Grave: Ken Beecroft and Gerry Cross will be there to talk about helping descendants who live far away learn more about their ancestors via Find a Grave.  They are the local connection. \n  \n  \n  \nCairn erected by Township of Exfrid Cemetery Board 1982 \n  \nLotan features a well-contructed feature that preserves the stones.  It has held up well in the weather over the years. \n  \nAnother view of the construction built to preserve the stones. \n  \nA heritage cedar marked by the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex in 2007. \n  \nThe roots of a cedar have grown over a stone. \n  \nLotan Cemetery (Ekfrid Township Cemetery E1 – LOTAN) 5472 Century Drive\, Appin ON • Concession 4\, Lot 10.   New cemetery signs by the historical society and the municipality.  
URL:https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/event/lotan/
LOCATION:Lotan Cemetery\, 5472 Century Drive\, Appin ON\, 5472 Century Drive\, Appin\, Ontario\, N0L 1A0\, Canada
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