Local History

Legends of Leslie Street, Continued: The Wright House (1855)

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Aug 18, 2022
4 min

Legends of Leslie Street, Continued: The Wright House (1855)

There are many heritage houses to be found along Leslie Street, especially going up north towards Georgina. One very interesting house is...

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Mount Albert Sports Day: A Joyous Summer Tradition

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Jun 2, 2022
3 min

Mount Albert Sports Day: A Joyous Summer Tradition

With the advent of extremely warm weather this week, we now know that summer is almost here! What represents summer better than the...

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Contributing to the War Effort: Remembering a Veteran from East Gwillimbury

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Nov 11, 2021
2 min

Contributing to the War Effort: Remembering a Veteran from East Gwillimbury

Today is a day where we pause and reflect about those who fought and served in the wars in which Canada has participated. This year in...

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Cemeteries and Burial Grounds in East Gwillimbury

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Oct 28, 2021
3 min

Cemeteries and Burial Grounds in East Gwillimbury

Today’s local history bite is relating to a few of the cemeteries around East Gwillimbury. Most of the sites here in the area are...

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Fires, Fire Engines, and the Mount Albert Fire Hall

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Oct 21, 2021
2 min

Fires, Fire Engines, and the Mount Albert Fire Hall

The fire hall in Mount Albert is one of the most noticeable landmarks in this small town. However, for many years after the initial...

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"That Delicate Little Animal": Catching frogs for sale in Holland Landing

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Oct 14, 2021
3 min

"That Delicate Little Animal": Catching frogs for sale in Holland Landing

Here at the library, we hope you got together with family and friends and ate things like turkey, chicken, and other delicious foods....

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The Maple Hill School: A Vibrant Gathering Place for the Community

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Sep 16, 2021
2 min

The Maple Hill School: A Vibrant Gathering Place for the Community

Since we are still so excited about fall and everyone going back to school again, that we are going to showcase another historic school....

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Sep 9, 2021
3 min

Back to School: The Holt Schoolhouse

We can’t believe that it’s the start of another school year! We hope that everyone is excited to finally return to in-person learning...

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Tripping the Light Fantastic: The Social Role of Taverns in Upper Canada

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Aug 19, 2021
3 min

Tripping the Light Fantastic: The Social Role of Taverns in Upper Canada

In this blog, we have talked about the hotels and taverns that were in Holland Landing at the end of the 19th century (you can read the...

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If These Walls Could Talk: The Lloyd House (1885)

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Aug 12, 2021
3 min

If These Walls Could Talk: The Lloyd House (1885)

While there are many lovely historic homes in Holland Landing, many heritage houses are also a fixture in the town of Mount Albert as...

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The Story of the Anchor at Anchor Park, Holland Landing

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Jul 22, 2021
2 min

The Story of the Anchor at Anchor Park, Holland Landing

Everyone knows about Anchor Park as a lovely place to take the kids to the playground or to bask in nature on the picturesque walking...

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Taverns "producing Murder, blood and strife": The life and death of Henry Blackstone

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Jul 15, 2021
3 min

Taverns "producing Murder, blood and strife": The life and death of Henry Blackstone

Last week, we discussed the inns and taverns that were present in Holland Landing during the nineteenth century. This time, we will learn...

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Hotels and Inns in Holland Landing in the 19th Century

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Jul 8, 2021
3 min

Hotels and Inns in Holland Landing in the 19th Century

Previously on this blog, we discussed travelling by road in early Upper Canada. Due to the seven-hour long stagecoach trip and the poor...

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May is Museum Month: David Willson and the Sharon Temple (1832)

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May 20, 2021
3 min

May is Museum Month: David Willson and the Sharon Temple (1832)

This month, we are also celebrating the important role that museums play in making communities both vibrant and creative. Prior to the...

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Archeology on the Hill: Unearthing a Time Capsule at Christ Church, Holland Landing (1843)

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Apr 8, 2021
3 min

Archeology on the Hill: Unearthing a Time Capsule at Christ Church, Holland Landing (1843)

The church at Holland Landing has been a community landmark since it was built in 1843. It is particularly hard to miss, situated as it...

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The Church Manse: Woodlawn on Leslie Street (1843)

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Mar 25, 2021
2 min

The Church Manse: Woodlawn on Leslie Street (1843)

You may have passed this stately house on Leslie Street between the Anglican Church and the United Church in Sharon. This home was known...

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The Little Library That Could: The Queensville Public Library

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Mar 17, 2021
2 min

The Little Library That Could: The Queensville Public Library

Most people are not aware of this, but there used to be a library branch right in Queensville. Where is the place in East Gwillimbury...

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Mar 8, 2021
3 min

International Women's Month Profile: Gladys Rolling

On International Women’s Day, we like to acknowledge the trailblazing women who came before us. As such, we feel that we should highlight...

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