Events Calendar

Upcoming Events Across Ontario
  • Esquesing HS November 2020 Meeting: Memorials to Military Service

    Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON, Canada

    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.

  • Esquesing HS October 2020 Meeting: Playgrounds of Halton

    Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON, Canada

    Bill McIlveen will explore the myriad entertainment choices open to residents of  Halton over the years. From swimming and dancing to drag racing and the steam era, Halton has offered many diverse and entertaining options for residents.

  • Esquesing HS September 2020 Meeting: Halton County Courthouse and Gaol

    Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON, Canada

    John McDonald, local historian, returns to share his latest research. His PowerPoint presentation will tell the fascinating story about the people and events involving Halton County's Courthouse and Gaol. Some of the major trials held in Halton, and public hangings that took place, will also be discussed.

  • Esquesing HS March 2020 Meeting: A Shadow of its Former Self – Mono Mills in the 19th Century

    Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON, Canada

    Today Mono Mills is a small hamlet that barely garners the attention of those who pass through. However, in the 19th century Mono Mills was a busy village that played an instrumental role in the settlement of the Headwaters Region. This talk will trace the history of Mono Mills from its origins in 1819 to...

  • Esquesing HS February 2020 Meeting: Vintage Acton – The Calendar Collection

    Knox Presbyterian Church 116 Main St. S., Georgetown, ON, Canada

    Anne McIntyre will present slides and stories from a historical book published this year to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the naming of Acton. "Vintage Acton: The Calendar Collection" was created on behalf of Heritage Acton drawing on the articles written for their annual historical calendar for the years 2003 to 2019. Anne is looking...