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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society Meeting - Treaty 21 and the Longwoods Treaty
DESCRIPTION:Hello friends of the historical society\, we are really looking forward to welcoming Mark French\, Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder. He is going to help us understand the Treaties\, the history\, and their relevance today. \n“Sell a country! Why not sell the air\, the great sea\, as well as the earth? Did not the Great Spirit make them all for the use of his children? – Chief Tecumseh” \nShare an evening with Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Elder Mark French for an understanding of Treaties\, why they were made and the resulting impact on Canadian law from an Anishinaabe respective. \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-meeting-treaty-21-and-the-longwoods-treaty/
LOCATION:Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260124T110000
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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society Workshop "Lost Lambton Houses: Mapping Heritage Farms in Southwestern Ontario"
DESCRIPTION:A Workshop with Evan Abma \nFriday\, January 24\, 2025\n 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.\n Lunch provided (you are welcome to bring a contribution) \n📍 Location: The Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, ON \n  \nJoin the Glencoe & District Historical Society for an engaging midday session with Evan Abma\, local historian\, Chair of the Sarnia Heritage Committee\, and a leading voice in documenting Ontario’s disappearing rural heritage. \nOver the past several years\, Evan has undertaken an ambitious research project mapping historic farmhouses across Lambton County. Using a wide range of sources—including historical land registers\, tax assessments\, farm directories\, topographic maps\, census records\, satellite imagery\, concession maps\, and digital tools such as Google MyMaps—he has documented approximately 1\,700 historic farmhouses still standing\, down from about 2\,000 in 2009. \nIn this 30–40 minute presentation\, Evan will: \n\nWalk participants through the research methods and tools used to identify and map historic farms\nDemonstrate how these approaches can be adapted by local historians\, heritage groups\, and landowners\nShare insights into patterns of loss\, including farm consolidation\, demolition trends\, and planning barriers\nReflect on why preserving historic farmhouses matters for understanding our rural landscape\, settlement history\, and architectural heritage\n\nThe Google Map.  \nThe Facebook Group: Lost Lambton\, Found!  \nWhat are the implications here in SW Middlesex?  \nOver the years\, Glencoe & District Historical Society members have been actively documenting heritage architecture\, historic farms\, cemeteries\, and rural landscapes across Southwest Middlesex. We are eager to learn how historical land records\, assessments\, directories\, and census data can be layered with modern tools such as Google MyMaps to create living\, shareable records of our rural heritage. This presentation may help spark ideas for how we can apply similar methods locally\, building on the work already underway in our community. \nCall to Action:\n If you have an interest in historic farmhouses\, rural architecture\, mapping\, research\, or local history—and especially if you’ve already gathered notes\, photos\, or stories—this session is for you. Come learn\, ask questions\, and imagine what a shared\, community-driven heritage map for Southwest Middlesex could look like. Your knowledge and curiosity are part of preserving the stories written into our landscape. \n  \nBackground \nEvan’s work began after he noticed that many historic homes featured in an online article about Warwick Township were no longer standing. What started as a small tracking project quickly expanded to all of Lambton County\, revealing uneven patterns of preservation—some areas retaining many historic homes\, while others have seen rapid decline. \nThese farmhouses represent more than buildings. They embody the aspirations of early rural settlers\, marking a transition from log cabins to substantial homes that reflected permanence\, prosperity\, and connection to the land. Their loss\, Evan argues\, erodes not only housing stock but also our tangible link to rural history. \nThe presentation will be followed by time for conversation\, questions\, and informal discussion over lunch. \nThis event will be of interest to: \n\nLocal historians and genealogists\nFarmers and rural landowners\nHeritage advocates and planners\nAnyone interested in rural history\, landscape change\, and preservation\n\nAll are welcome.\n Please join us for learning\, conversation\, and community around the shared task of understanding—and caring for—our rural heritage.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-workshop-lost-lambton-houses-mapping-heritage-farms-in-southwestern-ontario/
LOCATION:Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society Talk : 10\,000 years of Agriculture and Food in Southwestern Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Location: Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, ON.  \nDrawing from extensive family paperwork saved by her ancestors and combined with her in-depth research into census and land records\, archaeological findings\, and historical texts\, Kae Elgie tells the remarkable story of 10\,000 years of food gathering and agricultural production on the 200-acre farm in Chatham-Kent where she grew up. \nWhat began as an exploration of her own family history soon evolved into a broader narrative of agricultural\, social\, and economic trends stretching back to the end of the last Ice Age. Her presentation will explore how changes in the land and its use reflect deep shifts over millennia\, from Indigenous food systems to the colonial and modern eras. \nElgie’s compelling research culminated in her book\, This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario\, and her talk promises to inspire and fascinate anyone interested in agricultural history\, genealogy\, and the legacy of Southwestern Ontario’s farmland. \nBio:\n Kae Elgie brings to her research a wealth of experience from her pre-retirement career as Manager of Information Technology for the Region of Waterloo Library. Her passion for organizing information continues to guide her family history and genealogy work. \nKae is a member of several historical organizations\, including the Kent County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society\, the Ontario Historical Society\, and Architectural Conservancy Ontario. She is the author of This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario (Fountain Street Press\, 2019). \nBook Information:\n Elgie’s book\, This Land: the story of two hundred acres in Kent County\, Ontario (Fountain Street Press\, 2019\, ISBN 978-0-9812776-3-9)\, is available for purchase.\nContact: info@fountainstreetpress.ca | 519-635-8951 \nWebsite:\n Visit Kae Elgie’s author page at https://www.facebook.com/FountainStreetPress/
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-talk-10000-years-of-agriculture-and-food-in-southwestern-ontario/
LOCATION:Glencoe Public Library\, 123 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society Presentation - Faith\, Family and Migration: The Old Colony Mennonite Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a captivating presentation exploring the rich and complex history of the Mennonite people—from their radical beginnings during the 16th-century Anabaptist movement in Europe to their migrations across continents\, including the journeys to Canada and Mexico. \nThis talk will guide attendees through centuries of faith\, migration\, and cultural identity\, offering insights into how various Mennonite and Amish groups emerged\, each with distinct beliefs\, customs\, and approaches to community life. Whether you’re curious about the theological roots of Anabaptism\, the historical pressures that led to Mennonite migrations\, or the differences between Old Colony\, Conservative\, and Progressive Mennonite communities (and how the Amish fit into this tapestry)\, there will be something here for everyone. \nThe presentation is grounded in historical research and delivered with respect for the simple and deeply intentional lives these communities choose to live. It’s both informative and personal\, especially as it touches on themes from the recently published book\, Not My Kind of Mennonite—a reflective and honest account of life in the Old Colony Mennonite tradition. \nMaria Moore is a Canadian writer\, advocate\, and former registered nurse whose work explores themes of resilience\, identity\, generational trauma\, and the search for personal empowerment. Raised in an Old Colony Mennonite community in Mexico\, she later immigrated to Canada and spent over forty years working in healthcare\, including mental health support. Her debut memoir\, Not My Kind of Mennonite (FriesenPress\, 2023)\, traces her family’s journey across borders and generations\, shedding light on the silent struggles faced by many women and men in closed communities. Now living in southwestern Ontario with her husband and their dog\, Maria continues to give back through volunteer work\, board service\, and public speaking that champions the voices of those too often overlooked.
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-presentation-faith-family-and-migration-the-old-colony-mennonite-experience/
LOCATION:Glencoe Presbyterian Church\, 177 Main Street\, Glencoe\, ON\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Glencoe & District Historical Society - "Bonnets and Bayonets: Women in the Shadows during the War of 1812"
DESCRIPTION:Who were the wives\, mothers\, and women during the War of 1812? Why has history largely forgotten these integral players in Canadian history and is this anyone’s fault? We can formulate our answers to these questions by examining and sharing stories of womanhood during the War. We will discuss famous women like Laura Secord and try to piece together the plight of the under-recorded women\, the wives and families of the British Army and Canadian Militia. What are the challenges in finding and presenting this history? Why is it so important to do so? \nOur presenter is Emma Stack: “I graduated with an Honours Degree in History and Philosophy. I went on to obtain and Bachelor of Education Degree and an Early Childhood Education Diploma. I taught history at the high school level. I have written and published four novels\, set during the War of 1812. I am an 1812 reenactor and the Historical Interpreter for the Royal Scots Regiment. I like to make Canadian history fun for anyone who will listen to me!’ \nwww.emmastackauthor.com \nemmastackbooks@gmail.com \nEmma writes historical romance novels set in Canadian history. She continues to add to her War or 1812 series.  Bring money to buy her books. \nBetter Than This (2020) \nImperishable (2021) \nLed to You (2022) \nMercy (2025)
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-district-historical-society-bonnets-and-bayonets-women-in-the-shadows-during-the-war-of-1812/
LOCATION:Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Glencoe and District Historical Society - The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery
DESCRIPTION:Paul Langan is going to tell us about the legend of Orval Shaw—The Bandit of Skunk’s Misery.  We often hear fragments of stories and myths.  Paul has done the research.  He is going to talk about the process of collecting information for historical books and about how this booklet came together. \nOrval Shaw never killed anyone or committed any major crime\, yet from 1921 to 1934\, Orval’s life of petty crimes led to some of the most sensational police hunts to try and capture him. \nAttend at The Archives in Glencoe (might be a full house) or Join Zoom Meeting \n 
URL:https://ontariohistoricalsociety.ca/event/glencoe-and-district-historical-society-the-bandit-of-skunks-misery/
LOCATION:Glencoe and District Historical Society Archives\, 178 McKellar Street\, Glencoe\, Ontario\, N0L 1M0\, Canada
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