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- Jun 2
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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EGPLadmin
- 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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- 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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- 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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- 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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