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Posted on December 22, 2021
In the 1850’s, the majority of people living in our area were of Irish, Scottish, English origins or had come here after living in the United States first. Their Christmas traditions would […]
Posted on December 15, 2021
The cultivation of tobacco has been in Canada for over 1000 years and was likely the earliest form of agriculture in North America, long before crops such as corn, beans, and […]
Posted on November 17, 2021
The first town we will be talking about is the town of Churchville. Little is known about the corner settlement on the Kerr Sideroad in Aldborough. Churchville got its name from […]
Posted on November 10, 2021
Inside this episode we will explore the gardens at Fairwood Farm in Wallacetown, dairy entries from Merinda Williams-Pearce, and Colonel Talbot the horticulturalist to give you an idea of early plants, trees, and vegetables of Dunwich and Aldborough townships. […]
Posted on November 3, 2021
Let’s jump on into this episode and start with the first of schools. The first school ever opened in the County of Elgin was in Malahide in 1816. Up to the year 1830, only […]
Posted on October 20, 2021
Potentially the most vital and multi use tool a settler would need was an axe. It had extensive everyday uses, ceremonial purposes and could be used as a weapon when needed. The […]
Posted on September 23, 2021
Welcome back to Weekend Highlights! Hoping everyone’s week has gone great so far. Only two more days to go till the weekend! This upcoming weekend a very exciting event is […]
Posted on September 18, 2021
If you’re looking for a layed back weekend what better thing to do then grab the family and go for a driving tour of Aldborough and Dunwich Township? On this […]
Posted on August 31, 2021
Does anyone else love candles? They smell so good and are beautiful to add to any room. Before you could go out and buy candles people would make them at […]
