Updated July 18, 2010
Esquesing Historical Society
EHS Schedule of Meetings: All meetings are open
to the public at no charge!!
Up-coming Speakers and Events
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Wed. 08 Sept. 2010 Georgetown Movie Night - What
do Keanu Reeves, Orson Welles and Richard Burton have in common?
They have worked on movies in Georgetown, Ontario! Join the EHS
movie aficionados to share their pictures and stories about films
made in Halton Hills during the last half of the 20th century. Wed. 13 Oct. 2010 A Century of Scouting in Acton
and Georgetown - Former Scouters George Henderson
and Mark Rowe will honour the centenary of Scouting in Acton and
Georgetown with stories~ pictures and memorabilia Come out and
see if you can still tie a clove hitch, send a semaphore message
and light a fire with one match! |
Past Speakers and Events
Wed. 13 Jan. 2010 St. Paul’s Anglican Church,
Norval – Join Rev. Richard Ruggle, former vicar
of ST. Paul’s and local historian, as he explores the history
of the Anglicans in Norval since 1830, the building of the Church
in 1846 and its role in the 21st century. Wed. 10 Feb. 2010 Huron and Mississauga
Residents of Halton and Peel – Who were here before
the European settlers? Explore this corner of the Aboriginal world
from first contact to the days of Upper Canada with local historian
John Mark Rowe. Wednesday, March 10th: Dawn Livingstone will
give a presentation on Knox Presbyterian Church, Georgetown, as
they look towards their 150th anniversary Wednesday, April 14th: Celebrated
and Notorious Women of the Nineteenth Century -
The 19th Century was populated by a bevy of beautiful dangerous
and courageous women. From the exploits of Lily Langtry and the
treachery of Lizzie Borden to the nearly forgotten heroism of
Nellie Bly, it was a time of change and opportunity. We will explore
the lives of some of the celebrated and notorious women whose
achievements and infamy have made their mark on the fabric of
this fascinating age. Wed May 12, 2010 Early Georgetown Photographers
– Who were they? Karen Hunter presents examples
of their work from the EHS Archive photo collection. Check your
family photographs and bring in examples of Georgetown's professional
photographers Wed. 09 June 2010 Cedarvale Park-Heritage Landscape - In May 2010 Halton Hills Council will Designate Cedarvale Park as a cultural heritage landscape. Join us as we wander around this heritage gem and discuss the very interesting history associated with this slice of the Silver Creek valley. Our special guest will be Raffi Sarkissian of the Toronto Armenian Association. This meeting will be preceded by an optional pot luck dinner at Knox Church. Refreshments will be provided. Bring your own dishes and cutlery and your favourite salad, mains or dessert to share! KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, Main and Church Sts, Georgetown,
6:00 p.m. 01 July Walking Tour of Glen Williams -Join Mark Rowe at 10:00 a.m. at Williams Mill
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