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Crofters from Argyllshire, Scotland

Doug Ferguson: Ancestral Odyssey – The Family Ferguson

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

Doug Ferguson traces his voyage of discovery in tracing his Scottish ancestors from Argyllshire and Inverness to Aldborough, Mosa, and Ekfrid, including a memorable visit to Scotland.

Farmer, writer, radical, sage: Re-introducing Peter McArthur

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

In 1908, at the age of 42, Peter McArthur returned to his family farm in Ekfrid Township with his wife and five children after living and working in Toronto, New York and London, England. For the next 16 years he wrote weekly columns in The Globe, amusing and enlightening his readers about life on a rural Ontario farm. 

Battle Hill plaque

March 6 2024: Battle of Longwoods Memorial

Battle Hill National Historic Site 2945 Longwoods Road, Southwest Middlesex, Ontario

Join us on March 3rd, 2024 to commemorate the Battle of Longwoods which was originally fought on March 4th 1814.  Arrive at 1:45 p.m. and park carefully.  

Notice to Members -2023 Annual General Meeting at April 17, 2024

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

Join the Glencoe & District Historical Society and come to the meeting of the members to review the accomplishments of 2023 and make plans for the coming year. 

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Short road trip: The Haunts of Peter McArthur. June 16

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

A tour with three stops: 

1:30 p.m. Peter McArthur’s Farm, northwest corner of McArthur Road and Parkhouse Road, Southwest Middlesex.  42.773680, -81.662462

2:30 p.m.  Eddie Cemetery, 4490 Glendon Dr, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0.   Mr. McArthur’s grave.  

3:30 p.m. The Archives, 178 McKellar St, Glencoe, ON N0L 1M0

June 22, 2024: Mural Dedication Melbourne Legion

Melbourne Legion Branch 510 21884 Melbourne Road, Melbourne, Ontario

Royal Canadian Melbourne Legion Branch 510 dedicated a beautiful new mural painted by Ohla Kovalenka locaed at 21884 Melbourne Rd, Melbourne, ON N0L 1T0. 11:00 Dedication led by Legion Chaplain Richard Golden 12 Noon - 1:30 p.m.    Free Barbeque 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.  Free desserts served by R.C.L. Melbourne Br. 510 Kids activities! Cards […]

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Napier Decoration Day Service

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

This event contributes to our local history. This 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. 

July 20, 2024: Tartan Days !!

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

Volunteers and members will be hosting you at the cool air-conditioned Archives at 178 McKellar Street.

We will also have a booth out where the action is.

Come for a cupcake in the backyard.

Talk to our historians Ken Willis, Harold Carruthers, Norm McGill, Ken Beecroft, Jo-Ann Galbraith, Marilyn McCallum about your research: property, deeds, ancestors, local history, architecture, family stories.  We can help.

The Appin Cemetery Memorial

This year we remembered the people in The Appin Cemetery. Time: 2:00 p.m. on July 28, 2024 Location: The Appin Cemetery, 22886 Thames Road (Concession 2, Lot 12) Link to interactive G&DHS Cemetery Map.

Aug 21 The McEachren Collection @ Forty-87

4087 Olde Drive, Glencoe, ON 4087 Olde Drive,, Olde Drive, Ontario

7:00 p.m.  Arrive at 4087 Olde Drive, Glencoe, ON.  Bring your lawn chairs.  Stroll around the half-acre tractor collection.  
7:30 p.m.  Dave McEachren will tell us about local dealer history.  
8:00 p.m.  Explore the new museum.