South Dumfries Historical Society

 Family Heritage Day - A Winter WeddingWestfield Heritage Village Monday,  February 18, 201312:30 ...

 The Brant Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society is pleased to announce to following events. 1)        The meeting of the British Isles Family History Study Group of the Brant Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will be held on Tuesday Evening, February 5th  at 7:30pm at the Branch Office/Meeting Room – 118 Powerline Rd, Brantford 2)     On Thursday ...

 On Monday February 18th, Family Heritage Day, the Brant Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society will have an “Open House” at our Branch Library -118 Powerline Road  Brantford  from  10:00 AM until 4:00 PM. All the facilities will be available to examine and  research. There are many books and records to check out including one of the best collection...

WARTIME FARM explores farming in England during World War II - and continues in the tradition of series such as Victorian Farm and Edwardian Farm.TVO is running this popular BBC series on Monday evenings, at 7 pm, for eight weeks starting January 7th, 2013.The series promises a "fascinating blend of war history, survival creativity and endurance."For details on the...

For 2012, Westfield Heritage Village celebrates 'Twas the Night Before Christmas on Saturdays, December 8th and 15th from 5:00-9:00 pm.Christmas in the Country will take place on Sunday, December 16 from noon to 4:00 pm.Admission is $11.00 for adults, $10.00 for seniors and persons with disabilities, and $6.50 for children ages 6 to 12. Children 5 and under are...

St. George Santa Claus ParadePresented by the St. George Firefighters Association.Saturday, December 8, 2012Route: Downtown St. George. Along High Street, turning at the Post Office,then north on Main Street to arrive at the Fire Hall.6pm start time - bundle up it can get cold!After the parade, children can meet Santa Claus at the Fire Halland enjoy hot chocolate.

The 22nd Annual Heritage Book Fair Saturday November 10th, 20129:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The Waterdown East Flamborough Historical Society’s highly successful Book Fair brings together over 20 specialized book dealers, historical and genealogical groups from around the Golden Horseshoe. James Elliott, recognized journalist and author of three books including Strange Fatality: The Battle of Stoney Creek,...

 TVO will be showing an evening of documentaries telling stories from the two world wars, and the period in between the wars, on Sunday, November 11, 2012. 8:00 pm  The Last Day of World War OneThe explosive and emotional story of one of the most important days in history: over 11,000 casualties occurred during the final hours of the First...

The Museum recently fielded a query from Mary at the St. Mary's Museum.  They have a photograph in their collection of young children on a wagon loaded with pumpkins.  On the side of the wagon, prominently, it says "The Jackson."  The photo can be viewed online at: http://images.ourontario.ca/stmarys/57253/data?n=6.  Mary wanted to know if this was a Jackson wagon made...

The War of 1812: Been There, Won That Thursday October 4, 2012 AT 8:00 PM on CBC-TV *Please note special start timeRepeating Saturday October 13 at 10 pm ET/PT on CBC News Network  On the bicentennial of the War of 1812 the CBC presents a two hour documentary special, The War of 1812:...