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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. 

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. 

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. 

Rooted and Remembered book launch

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

Come meet local novelist CJ Frederick as she describes the experience of digging around to find out the meaning behind a simple memorial plaque on a unique buttonwood tree near Carruthers Corners.

Plant a tree to honour our author, Peter McArthur

Eddie Cemetery 4490 Glendon Dr, Glencoe, Ontario

Peter McArthur died October 28, 1924 and we will plant a tree in his honour at the Eddie Cemetery October 27, 2024.  

2:00 p.m.  

Please park across the road in Mark McGill's farm laneway.  We have his permission.  Do not park along the highway.  It's a dangerous knoll.  

March 12: Thomas Gardiner: The Ghost of Cashmere.

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

Topic: Thomas Gardiner – the Ghost of Cashmere
Time: Mar 12, 2025 07:00 PM America/Toronto
Come to the Archives in Glencoe or join Zoom Meeting here
https://zoom.us/j/97535781552?pwd=LhgBw1jbLWzk5HOTyrqHH6ltku9ZlF.1

Meeting ID: 975 3578 1552
Passcode: 797625

A Stroll through Time – story telling

Burns Presbyterian Church - Mosa 24493 Dundonald Rd, Glencoe, Ontario

Story telling begins at 2:00 p.m. sharp.   Welcome to A Stroll through Time – Celebrating 190 years of Burns Presbyterian Church, Mosa.  Join us as we share stories about the Kilmartin community who established Burns Presbyterian Church in the hills of North Mosa.  

April 16. AGM: Reviewing 2024

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

April 16th at 7:00.   In person event - no zoom.

If you have wanted to join, show up and purchase a membership.   Individual Memberships are $20 and family memberships are $25.  Tax Receipts will be issued by Membership Secretary Harold Carruthers.

May 7 – The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery

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

Paul Langan told us about the legend of Orval Shaw.  
Join Zoom Meeting:   May 7 - The Bandit of Skunk's Misery

Link to his article: https://glencoehistoricalsociety.ca/2025/05/01/orval-shaw/.

June 4, 5, 7, 8 Play by Len Cuthbert

The Wright Place 113 Front Street, Strathroy, Ontario

Come take flight with these four unique characters as they surprise you with the unexpected experiences of life that make it hard to keep the blue side up.  Don't miss it if you love to fly. There are six performances in Shedden or Strathroy. Click for the details re: dinner and theater.

$20 adv / $25 door        TICKETS ONLINE at  www.OnStageLive.ca

Dates: Wed. Jun 4 @ 7 pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden, ON

Thur. Jun 5 @ 2 pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden, ON

Thur. Jun 5 @ 7 pm at the Keystone Complex, Shedden, ON

Sat. Jun 7 @ 2 pm at The Wright Place, Strathroy, ON

Sat. Jun 7 @ 7 pm at The Wright Place, Strathroy, ON

Sun. Jun 8 @ 2 pm at The  Wright Place, Strathroy, ON

$20