Thursday, June 27, 2019

Tourism Thursdays

Tourism Thursdays



What's happening around us.








We will have a display on Saturday of the event in the train station! Featuring information about the Highland games and early Scottish Settlers who arrived in 1819! 










Posted below are all the local Canada Day Celebrations!
We will be closed July 1st 2019. 



CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS & FIREWORKS
Enjoy music, games, face painting, cake, and fireworks!
Fireworks begin at dusk!
Date: 
Sunday, June 30, 2019 - 20:00
Location: 
Fingal Ball Park
Fingal, ON N0L 1K0


CANADA DAY CELEBRATION & KIDS COUNTRY CARNIVAL
The day starts with a kid's Country Carnival, a fish fry at 5pm followed by opening ceremonies. Fireworks begin at dusk.
Date: 
Monday, July 1, 2019 (All day)
Location: 
Miller Park
Jessie Street
West Lorne, ON N0L 2P0


CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS & PARADE IN PORT BURWELL
Parade followed by Flag raising, dignitary greetings, music, food & refreshments. Children's activities at the Museum & Lighthouse. Free parking at the beach.
Date: 
Monday, July 1, 2019 - 11:30
Location: 
9 Wilson Lane
Port Burwell, ON N0J 1T0


CANADA DAY CELEBRATIONS AT SONS OF SCOTLAND PARK
A full day of events which start off with our Fire Department Brunch, Bouncy Castle Adventure Zone, craft tables, water games, Dog Contest, musical entertainment, Fire Department demonstrations, Pickle ball demonstrations, great food and licensed event, free swims and Fireworks at dusk!  Our Opening Ceremonies with our local dignitaries will take place at 5pm with cupcakes and refreshments to follow.  Come out and celebrate!
Date: 
Monday, July 1, 2019 (All day)
Location: 
Sons of Scotland Park
Dutton

Tuesday, June 25, 2019

Happy Toolsday, Folks!

Hello readers! I’m Carlie, and I’m the Agricultural Exhibit Designer at the Backus-Page House Museum. Throughout the summer, I'll be sorting through various tools in the barn to get ready for the exhibit! Every Tuesday I’ll be sharing some of what I learned on our blog!

I didn't have the opportunity to go through the barn this week since we were so busy preparing for the Landing of the Settlers, so I decided to focus on a tool that is in the museum itself. Now this artefact tends to get a lot of stares during tours, and I can see why. While it was common in the 1850s, it looks like something you would find in one of the Saw movies! 

The tool on the left hand side of the page was called a Fruit Auger, but many referred to it as a Sugar Devil. Coincidentally, that's what my Mom used to call me when I had too much candy as a kid!

What was the purpose, besides scaring small children who visit the Backus-Page House? Well in the past, there wasn't always refrigerators to preserve food. In order to preserve food, specifically fruit, it would be put in barrels filled with sugar. This was to ensure that the fruit stayed dehydrated and that no air or bacteria could get inside. If the mixture became too dense or hard, this tool would be used to break up the sugar and fruit to access the food.
Do you or a loved one still preserve fruit, and if so, have you ever tries using a fruit auger? Let us know in the comments below!

Monday, June 24, 2019

Meet The Book Keeper Paula Grafstein

Where are you from?
       " West Lorne (Eagle) "

How long have you worked here?
       "5 years"

Why do you love the Museum?
        " Great location with lots of history."

Do you have a favourite room or artifact?
       "The dining room."

Why should people volunteer here?
       "Events are interesting here and always well done. Learn the history of the area & other volunteers are good to be around. "

Favourite memory or memories from the Museum? 
       " My friendships that have been made here. "


Thank you for reading, tune in next Monday!
Sabrina Merks

Thursday, June 20, 2019

Tourism Thursdays

Tourism Thursdays

What's happening around us.


HORTON FARMERS MARKET
Meet your friends and chat over a coffee, or introduce your kids to the farmers who grow the foods they eat! You’ll have fun connecting with your community and you can feel good knowing that your local grower has harvested the foods you’re feeding your family. Not only is it a healthy choice, but you are supporting your local farmers and economy, too! While you're downtown, be sure to visit some of the unique shops and services in our historic Railway City.
Open 8am-12pm every Saturday from Mother's Day Weekend thru November 2nd, 2019.
Location: 
Horton Farmers Market
1 Manitoba Street
St. Thomas


19TH ANNUAL AYLMER CHARITY AUCTION & FOOD FEST
Don't miss out on the 19th Annual Aylmer Charity Auction & Food Fest on Saturday, June 22nd! Auction Preview and Burgers will be held on Friday, June 21st.
Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 07:00
Location: 
Aylmer Curling Club
115 Pine St. E.
Aylmer








LANDING OF THE SETTLERS - LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
200th anniversary of the Scottish arriving in Aldborough and 210th anniversary of the Irish arriving in Dunwich. Military drills, displays, vendors, food, and much more from many historical time periods with this year's focus being 1809 - 1819.
Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 10:00 to Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 16:00
Location: 
29424 Lakeview Line
Wallacetown


Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Seeking McGugan and McColl Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


McGUGAN
Donald McGugan and Mary McAlpine

Donald McGugan was born in at Coshandrochaid in North Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland in the year 1791, the son of Neil McGugan and Elspeth Campbell.  In 1813 he married Mary McAlpine who was born at Oib North Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland in the year 1792, the daughter of Alexander McAlpine and Katherine McInterand.

Three children were born to them in Scotland; Neil in 1814, Catharine in 1816 and Alexander in 1818.  In the year 1819, Donald and Mary, along with a number of other families from North Knapdale left their homes to seek fortune in Canada, where a number of their relatives and friends had already gone.  After a journey of about eight weeks they landed at Port Glasgow, in Aldborough Township and many, including Donald and Mary settled in that township.  In the following year (1820) Donald and Mary purchased the claims of John Matheson for 50 acres on Lot 6 Concession 7 at Coyne’s Corners in Dunwich Township.  They also received 50 acres on Lot 7 Concession 7 from Colonel Talbot as a settler.  Their nearest neighbour was Mr. Henry Coyne after whom the Corners derived its name.

Donald and Mary spent the rest of their lives at Coyne’s Corners and raised a large family.  Donald died in 1857 and Mary died in 1865.  They are both buried in Black’s Cemetery, near their home.

Their children were as follows:

1. Neil: born April, 1814, married Janet Campbell, died July 3, 1890

2. Katharine: born 1816, married John McLean, died June 13, 1849

3. Alexander: born 1818, most likely died as infant.

4. Alexander: born 1823?, unmarried, died September 19, 1852

5. Elizabeth: born 1824, married Thomas Luxton

6. John: born 1826, married Agnes McIntyre, died January 3, 1898

7. Mary: born 1828, unmarried, died 1876

8. Flora: born 1831, married Alexander Findlayson Feb. 14, 1854, died January 5, 1913

9. Isabella: born 1834, married William Mowbray, died 1867

10. Donald (Daniel): born 1835, married Kate Gillies, died January 20th, 1924

11. Sarah: born 1837, married Alexander Clark, died 1906.

Donald McGugan and Mary McIntyre
Donald McGugan was the son of Angus McGugan & Effy McMillan who lived in North Scotnish, North Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland. He was born April 28, 1884 and married Mary McIntyre. They had three children in Scotland:

1.       Angus: 1813, Feb. 13, married Isabel McCowan

2.       Donald:1814-15? Died in infancy
3.       Duncan: 1815, Jan. 17 – married Jane McKay
4.       Euphemia: 1818 April 20 – died in infancy

Donald and Mary came to Aldborough in 1818 on the Mars. They settled on Lot 7 Concession 12. Five more children were born here:
5.       Euphemia: 1822, Sept. 12 – married Sam Kirkpatrick
6.       Katie: 1825 – married Colin McPherson
7.       Archibald: 1826, Dec. 25 – married Isabel Buchan
8.       Isabella: 1827 – married William Simpkins

9.       Daniel: 1831 – married Christian McColl


McCOLL

The McColls came from Tulloch Farm, Argyll Scotland to Caledonia New York then in 1819 came to Aldborough
settled  Conc 12 L16 SW SE NW
buried in McColl Cemetery

Duncan McColl  1759-1822  m.  1.  Flora McColl 1754-1801
                                                     2.  Julia McDougald  1772-1847
 their sons-
Samuel McColl  1785-1849  m.  Mary Leitch  1798-1894,  daughter of John Leitch

Elder Thomas McColl  1791-1870  m.  Margaret McIntyre  1802-1873, daughter of Malcolm McIntyre







Tuesday, June 18, 2019

'ToolsDay'-Barrel Butter Churn

Happy Toolsday, Folks!

Hello readers! I’m Carlie, and I’m the Agricultural Exhibit Designer at the Backus-Page House Museum. Throughout the summer, I'll be sorting through various tools in our Barn to get ready for the exhibit! Every Tuesday I’ll be sharing some of what I learned on our blog!

This week I’m focusing on an object that I would have used a lot- The Barrel Butter Churn!

Today, we use butter in almost every meal. We spread it on toast, use it in baking, drizzle it on our popcorn, etc. We take advantage of the fact that it's readily available at stores. Unfortunately, in the 1800s, butter wasn't as easily available, and it wouldn't have been used so extensively. 

Instead of buying it, families would need to churn their own butter. Churning is the process of agitating a liquid, typically milk or cream, to make butter.  Our collection contains a Union Churn, which had a large wheel on the front to roll the butter inside, making it faster than churning by hand. Additionally, you didn't need to touch the butter with your hands, making it more convenient. It would also help churn enough butter for a whole household.

The 1894-1895 Fall & Winter catalogue of Montgomery & Co advertises the Union Church Butter Churn as costing 4.00$ for a five gallon tank, and 4.75$ for a ten gallon tank. With inflation, that ten gallon tank would cost roughly 141$

 One of my fondest memories of the third grade was learning about the pioneers. One afternoon, our teacher taught us how to churn butter by hand using jars. Even thought it wasn't as extensive as what the settlers would have faced, it was an engaging learning opportunity. If you or your little one wants to try it out, there's a recipe here.

Do you want to see our Barrel Butter Churn and our other amazing tools? Then come to our Landing of the Settlers Event, this weekend! It's only 8$ per person, and the event starts at 10am, going until 4pm. You can find more information about the event here.

Seeking Stewart and Smith Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


STEWART
Duncan Stewart
settled  Conc 12 LB  NW
likely arrived in Aldborough in 1817 through Caledonia New York

William Stewart
settled Conc 6  LC SE  Dunwich
likely arrived in 1819 on Harmony

James Black’s mother was Nancy / Ann Stuart / Stewart  1749-1826 (her husband had recently died in Scotland)


SMITH

John Smith
emigrated in 1819 on Harmony,
no land reference in 1820

Alvin Smith
settled  Conc 8 L18 NW  Dunwich

Grove Smith
settled Conc 8 L18  NE  Dunwich


Monday, June 17, 2019

Meet the Agricultural Exhibit Designer Carlie Thompson

Where are you from?
       " St.Thomas Ontario "

How long have you worked here?
       " This will be my first summer."

Do you have a favourite room or artifact?
       "My favourite room is the children's bedroom because of the doll and toy horse."

Why should people volunteer here?
       "Volunteering is such an important way to build a community and give back to the world around you! if you're able, you should definitely go out and volunteer in an area you feel passionate about. "

1 Fun fact about you!
       "I am a pro balloon twister and used to work as a clown."

Favourite memory or memories from the Museum? 
       "My Favourite memory from the Museum was attending the Paranormal Event with my family."


Thank you for reading, tune in next Monday!
Sabrina Merks

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Seeking James and Hugh Black Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


BLACK
James Black Sr.  1778-1827   m.  Catherine Brown  1787-1867
James’ parents were Archibald Black 1754-before 1820  and Ann/ Nancy Stuart 1749-1826
emigrated in 1819 on Harmony from Argyll, Scotland
settled Conc 7 L9 SW  Dunwich
buried in Blacks Cemetery

their children-
John Black 1811-1876  m.  Flora Brown  1809-1896
Duncan Black  1813-1875  m.1.  Mary McAlpin 1814-  , 2.  Sarah McCallum 1812-1840
   Sarah is daughter of Duncan McCallum 1784-1867 and Elizabeth Morrison 1786-1867
Archibald Black  1816-    m.  Amelia McCallum  1817-1878
Mary Black  1817-   m.  Duncan McCallum  1811-1845
Donald/Daniel Black 1819-1895  m.             1.  Christiana Ferguson 1818-1847, daughter of James Ferguson 1780-1869  and Mary.      2.  Mary McBrayne  1829-1919
Catherine Black 1820-1822
Nancy Black 1823-1908  m.  John Campbell 1819-1871, son of Archibald Campbell and Mary Brown
James Black Jr.  1825-1901  m.  1.  Jennet  1830-1853  2.  Catherine McKillop McArthur  1827-1901
Catherine Black  1827-1901   m.  John McKillop  1822-1907, son of Duncan McKillop and Isabel McLean


Hugh Black
settled Conc 12 L3  NW
likely arrived in Aldborough in 1817 through Caledonia New York


Saturday, June 15, 2019

Seeking Baxter Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


BAXTER

Alexander Baxter 1776-         m. Mary Sinclair 1782-     , in 1807 at Glassary Parish, Argyll.  They emigrated in 1818 on the Mars of Glasgow
settled Conc 11 L9 NW
buried

their children-
John 1814-1882     m.  Mary Munro  1818-1893, daughter of Malcolm Munro and Mary McNeill
Duncan 1816-1901   m.  Mary McDougal  1833-1905
Catherine  1822-        , spinster on 1861 Census
Dugald  1825-1860   m.  Mary Walker  1830-1876,  daughter of Neil Walker and Julie McMillan, buried in McColl Cemetery


Friday, June 14, 2019

Seeking McKellar Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


McKELLAR

John ‘Minor Prophet’ McKellar 1775-   m.  Euphemia Black 1774-    ,
emigrated 1818 on Mars of Glasgow,  from Inverlussa North Knapdale, Argyll
settled  Conc 10 L7 SW
buried

their children-
Donald                      1793-1874  m.  Ellenor Turner 1799-1884
John Jr  McKellar     1798-1850   m.  1. Catherine Mitchell          1809-1832
                                                        2. Anne Brodie                    1806-1835
                                                        3. Sarah / Sally Livingston  1814-1886
settled Conc 11 L7 NW
Archibald  McKellar 1798-1840  m.  Janet Black  1803-1840
settled Conc 10 L7 SE
Mary McKellar         1800-1818   died at York ON enroute to Aldborough
Peter  McKellar        1801-1823
settled Conc 11 L7 NE
Duncan  McKellar    1807-1875   m.  Mary Brodie 1809-1890
Neil  McKellar          1810-1890   m.  Isabella McCallum  1816-1893


Dougald ‘Gore’  McKellar 1756-1833  m  Anne McKellar

their children
John  McKellar 1782-1851   m.  Janet McMillan 1790-1871
Anne / Nancy  McKellar 1786-1863  m.  Archibald ‘Ardare’ McKellar 1773-1848
Isabella McKellar 1786-1863 , died Mosa, Middlesex
Dugald  ‘Gore” McKellar  1788-1854  m.  Christian McKellar  1790-1854
settled Conc 10 L9 SW
Mary 1791-
Malcolm ‘Callum Mor’  1793-        m.  Janet Morrison 1796-1875
Archibald  1795-
Angus  1798-1870,   in 1830 went to Ekfrid


Peter McKellar 
settled Conc 12 L6 SW     came earlier?  1817?


Thursday, June 13, 2019

Tourism Thursdays

Tourism Thursdays

What's happening around us.

LIONS CLUB ANNUAL FATHER'S DAY SHOW
Join the Lions Club in Pinafore Park for the 22nd annual Father's Day car show featuring antique and collector cars. With food, music, prizes and a 50-50 draw, the day is full of entertainment! Admission by donation for spectators. Show car registration runs from 7am-12pm and entrance is $10 at the gate. Breakfast runs until 11am. Come out and enjoy the day with family, friends, and cool cars! 
For more information please visit the Lions Club website
Date: 
Sunday, June 16, 2019 - 08:00 to 16:00
Location: 
Pinafore Park

46TH ANNUAL SHEDDEN TRUCK & TRACTOR PULL
It's fun, it's loud, and it's exciting! Come for the pull, stay for the party!
For more details, please check out their website.

Date: 
Friday, June 14, 2019 (All day) to Saturday, June 15, 2019 (All day)
Location: 
                                                                                      Shedden Keystone Complex



LANDING OF THE SETTLERS - LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
200th anniversary of the Scottish arriving in Aldborough and 210th anniversary of the Irish arriving in Dunwich. Military drills, displays, vendors, food, and much more from many historical time periods with this year's focus being 1809 - 1819.

Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 10:00 to Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 16:00
Location: 
29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown On 


Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Seeking Munro Munroe Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


MUNRO / MUNROE

Archibald Mor  Munro 1796-1835  m.  Janet Smith 1801-1850,  Archie Mor was born Kilmichael Glassary, Argyll, Scotland. 
emigrated with his brother Neil and two sisters Janet and Margaret in 1818 on Mars of Glasgow.
settled Conc 11 L19 NE, in 1823 they moved to Mosa Township, Middlesex
buried  -body lost in Thames River,

Neil Ban Munro  1798-1874  m.  Janet Ferguson 1799-1851,  Neil was born in Kilmichael Glassary Argyll, Janet was daughter of John Ferguson and Janet McArthur
settled Conc 11 L10 NW
buried Kilmartin Cemetery, Mosa, Middlesex

Janet Munro  1807-1850  m.  Neil Leitch  1801-1892, parents John Leitch and Flora Johnson

Margaret Munro 1799-1876  m.  Alexander McIntyre, in 1828 in Middlesex


Archibald Munro  1774-  m.  Christian McKellar,  in 1797 at Glassary Parish, Argyll
Archibald born at Kilfinan, Argyll
settled Conc 11 L6 NW

George Munro  1800 or 1804-1852  m.  Margaret Menzies  1808-1882 born in New York
settled Conc 11 L6 NE

Betsy Munro    m.  Dugald Smith

Colin Munro
settled Conc 11 L5 NE



Tuesday, June 11, 2019

Seeking Sinclair St Clair Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


SINCLAIR / ST CLAIR

John Sinclair  1785-  ?   m.
John was born Stralachlan, Argyll
settled Conc 10 L6 SW


Daniel / Donald  Sinclair  1785?
settled Conc 10 L8 SE


Sunday, June 9, 2019

Seeking Paul Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


PAUL

James Paul  1769-        m.  Flory McPhael / Florence McPhail 1769-, in 1806 at Glassary Parish Argyll
emigrated 1818 on Mars of Glasgow
settled Conc 11 L5 NW


Related?
Mary Paul 1802-1876 m.  Peter McKellar 1802-1879,  buried Lobo
Margaret Paul 1810-1884 m.  Charles McKellar 1801- 
Malcolm Paul  1808-1886  m.    , died Lobo


Saturday, June 8, 2019

Seeking Buchanan Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


BUCHANAN

James William 1788-1854  m.  Annabella McKillop / MGilp  1785-
emigrated 1819 on Mars of Glasgow
no land reference, it is assumed they stayed with relatives, possibly with McPhedran’s



Friday, June 7, 2019

Seeking McPhedran McPhadrain Descendants

This year we are commemorating the Scottish people who settled in Aldborough Township (now West Elgin) in and before 1819.  Some arrived on the ships the Hope and Harmony in 1819, some in 1818 on the Mars and others before came from New York State.  Some then moved on to Dunwich Township and surrounding areas.

On June 22-23, 2019 at the Landing of the Settlers living history event we hope you will join us to celebrate these people and their contributions to our community.  As a descendant we are hoping you can provide us with genealogy and family history before the event.  
519-762-3072  info@backuspagehouse.ca


McPHEDRAN / McPHADRAIN

Neil McPhedran  1777-1873  m.  Nancy / Ann McKillop / Mcgilp 1783-1849  
emigrated 1819 on Harmony from Glassary Parish Argyll
settled  Conc 10 L5 SW
buried

Donald  McPhedran              m.    
settled Conc 10 L4 SE


Thursday, June 6, 2019

Tourism Thursdays

Tourism Thursdays



What's happening around us.


ROSY RHUBARB FESTIVAL
Come out and enjoy entertainment, yard sales, rhubarb pie, actions, local baked goods, as well as the famous ice cream with rhubarb sauce!
Date: 
Friday, June 7, 2019 (All day) to Sunday, June 9, 2019 (All day)
Location: 
Shedden Keystone Complex



VAN FEST
Come see Canada's Premiere Truck Show, including custom vans, pick-ups, and 4x4's. Show and Shine is Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm.
Date: 
Friday, June 7, 2019 - 10:00 to Sunday, June 9, 2019 - 16:00
Location: 
8079 Springwater Road
Aylmer




LANDING OF THE SETTLERS - LIVING HISTORY WEEKEND
200th anniversary of the Scottish arriving in Aldborough and 210th anniversary of the Irish arriving in Dunwich. Military drills, displays, vendors, food, and much more from many historical time periods with this year's focus being 1809 - 1819.

Date: 
Saturday, June 22, 2019 - 10:00 to Sunday, June 23, 2019 - 16:00
Location: 
29424 Lakeview Line
Wallacetown, ON