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War of 1812 Plaques Bring History to Life

6/28/2015

 
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A plaque trail of permanent markers which record local events and people significant to the War of 1812 was unveiled at events hosted by The Elgin County 1812 Committee on Sunday June 28th. The launch event took place at two locations of the nine on the trail - Port Glasgow Memorial Park and St. Stephen's Church Graveyard. 

Although the majority of more well-known battles of the War of 1812 took place in other areas, like the Niagara region, there has been an increased recognition that the war also had substantial and long-lasting impacts on the settlers who lived in Southwestern Ontario, including in Elgin County.

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Elgin County Awards Funding to Local Festivals

6/9/2015

 
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CENTRAL ELGIN – Elgin County Economic Development is pleased to announce that the Festival and Event Partnership Program grant recipients for 2015 have been chosen.

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We'll Be Home By Christmas - A First World War Story by the Elgin Military Museum's Jeffrey Booth 

12/11/2014

 
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In 1914, our boys marched off to war.  Their battle cry was “We’ll be back by Christmas.”

We all know that the boys did not return for Christmas with their families.  On the Western Front, there had been one million casualties and the fast battles of the summer had turned to slow mud-filled trenches of stagnation.  Slowly everyone became aware that this was going to be a long war with many more millions yet to die.

Starting on Christmas Eve, many troops sang Christmas carols across the lines, and at spots brass bands joined in their joyous singing.


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More Great Canadian Stories Recounted at Shedden Remembrance

11/14/2013

 
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The Keystone Complex filled to capacity for the annual Southwold Remembers Service held each year on the Sunday before Remembrance Day.  As he has done for most of the past decade, author Ted Barris spoke at the tribute, this year bringing a talk and visual presentation about his new book, The Great Escape: A Canadian Story.


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Elgin Historical Show Celebrates 35th Anniversary

8/11/2013

 
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The idea for the Elgin Historical Show idea came about in 1978 to showcase old-fashioned threshing and antique farm equipment. It was first discussed by founder Don Williams and Don Pickersgill who was General Superintendent of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority. From the beginning, the show was a co-operative venture of the Kettle Valley Pioneers with the KCCA, and hosted on the Dan Patterson Conservation Area property. The show celebrated its 35th anniversary this past weekend with lots of living history including steam threshing, antique vehicles, tractors and steamers.

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