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  • Jun 18 Vanished Villages – where did they go?

    Glencoe Public Library 123 McKellar St., Glencoe, Ontario, Canada

    🔎 Why do some places vanish while others endure? Join 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. In 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.

  • June 20 – Built Heritage Project-Evan Abma

    The Archives 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex), Ontario, Canada

    If you have an interest in historic farmhouses, rural architecture, mapping, research, or local history, this session is for you. Come learn, ask questions, and imagine what a shared, community-driven heritage map for our district could look like. Your knowledge and curiosity are part of preserving the stories written into our landscape.

  • June 28 – Annual St. Mary’s Service 

    St. Mary’s Anglican Church Napier 1418 Melwood Drive, Strathroy, ON, Canada

    Join us for our Annual St. Mary’s Service at one of Middlesex County’s most treasured historic landmarks, lovingly preserved since the 1840s.

    Built 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.

  • LEGO – Exploring the History of Small Towns Through LEGO

    Glencoe Public Library 123 McKellar St., Glencoe, Ontario, Canada

    Lego Village Presentation

    July 9, 2026 — Glencoe Public Library

    Noon - Steve starts setting up.  Come help of watch.

    6:00 – 6:30 PM  Presentation

    6:30 PM  LEGO Workshop — Feeling inspired? Pick up some bricks and build!

    Presented by Steve Robson |

    Model created by Steve Robson

  • July 18 – Tartan Days 2026

    The Archives 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex), Ontario, Canada

    Join us on Saturday, July 18th, from 10 AM to 2 PM at two locations:

    the Archives at 178 McKellar St, Glencoe,

    the Parkette at 241A Main Street, where we'll have a prime spot right on Main Street with the car show.

    We'll be selling local history books and promoting our upcoming events. Stop by, say hello, buy a membership and browse our selection.

  • Willey Cemetery Commemoration Ceremony

    On Sunday, July 26, the Glencoe & District Historical Society joined the Municipality of Southwest Middlesex, the United Empire Loyalists' Association of Canada, and over 60 guests at Willey Cemetery to formally designate the site as a United Empire Loyalist Burial Ground and to unveil commemorative plaques honouring Corporal John Phillips, UEL, and his son, Sergeant Peter Phillips, UE.

    The afternoon opened with piper Rob Easton's prelude and the singing of "O Canada," followed by an Indigenous land acknowledgement from GDHS President Norm McGill and welcomes from Southwest Middlesex Mayor Allan Mayhew, Middlesex County Warden Susan Clark, and UELAC London Branch President Carol Childs, who brought greetings on behalf of the national Association and formally recognized Willey Cemetery as a Loyalist Burial Site.

  • Family Farm Festival

    Backus Page House Museum 29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, Ontario

    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!

  • Sept 16 – Book Launch: The History of the Glencoe Fair, 1848–2026

    The Archives 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex), Ontario, Canada

    The Glencoe & District Historical Society, in partnership with the Glencoe Agricultural Society, invites the community to celebrate the launch of The History of the Glencoe Fair, 1848–2026, prepared for the Fair's 150th anniversary and written by historian Harold Carruthers.

  • Sept 25, 26, 2026.  Glencoe Fair weekend

    Glencoe Fair 268 Currie Street, Glencoe, Ontario, Canada

    September 25, 26, 2026.  Fair weekend. The Glencoe & District Historical Society, in partnership with the Glencoe Agricultural Society, invites the community to celebrate the launch of The History of […]

  • Stories and Song with Denise Pelley #6

    Fanshawe Pioneer Village 1424 Clarke Road, London, Ontario, Canada

    Join musical artist Denise Pelley and accompanist Stephen Holowitz in a lecture and listen series about Famous Black Canadians inside the AME Church. September 27, 2026, the sixth edition focuses on Rose Fortune, Loyalist and Canada's first female police officer, and hockey player, Herb Carnegie.

  • A Night of Reflection: An Event in Honour of Truth & Reconciliation

    Museum of Ontario Archaeology 1600 Attawandaron Rd., London, ON, Canada

    September 28 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

    An 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.

    The evening’s program includes:

    Opening: Elder Mary Lou Smoke
    Presentation & Story Sharing: Residential School Survivor Cheryl Riley accompanied by her daughter, Ashley Riley
    Dance Performance: Sweet Labour Collective.

  • Sept 30 – Cemetery Sleuthing & Genealogy Night

    The Archives 178 McKellar Street, Glencoe (Southwest Middlesex), Ontario, Canada

    This Zoom session is ideal for:

    Anyone researching their family tree
    Visitors using Find A Grave who want to understand how to get the most out of it
    Community members curious about early cemeteries and pioneer history
    People who would like to contribute to online memorial projects
    Researchers wanting to learn what the G&DHS Archives can offer