The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin, & Halton Regiment), the local Militia (Army Reserves) regiment has served Canada and the local community since before Confederation. While its official birthday is in September 1866, its history predates the War of 1812. A company of the regiment has been in Georgetown since 1863 and has included many residents...
Sandy Mackenzie will be sure to share some tales about his family as the EHS provides a slide show of pictures from the Archives. No study of buildings in Acton and Georgetown can be complete without knowing about J.B. Mackenzie and family.
In reviewing the last 1800 photograph accessions, EHS Archivist John Mark Rowe noticed a preponderance of photos - new and old - related to the churches and schools of Esquesing, Georgetown and Acton. Mr. Rowe will show these photos with a little background about the buildings and their occupants. NOTE: The February meeting will be...
Heritage Halton Hills members John Mark Rowe and Ray Denny will update members on the latest Heritage endeavours and will focus on heritage in Limehouse, especially recent designations.
Richard Ruggle, local historian, will attend our Remembrance Day meeting to share with us examples and stories connected with the memorials dedicated to those in our military who served our country.
