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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260612
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260618T180000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260628T150000
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260709T120000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260720
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260815
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260925
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260927
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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:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260930T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
CREATED:20251210T160433Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
CREATED:20260126T114619Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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:20260429T220953
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Glencoe%20%26%20District%20Historical%20Society":MAILTO:contactus@glencoehistoricalsociety.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261111
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261112
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
CREATED:20240712T151055Z
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%20Canadian%20Legion%2C%20Reg%20Lovell%20Branch%20219":MAILTO:br.219.rcl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270414T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20270725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20270725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T220953
CREATED:20251110T175318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191116Z
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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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