Tag: Historical Society and local history
Help Needed for Peter’s Planned Display
Volunteer Peter Ramsay regularly changes up the display cabinet at the Millbrook branch of Cavan Monaghan Libraries on behalf of the Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. Recently, two examples of the work of Millbrook…
School days, school days …
The bell rings at 7:00 pm on Friday, February 28 at the Millbrook Legion Hall for students, teachers and staff who spent time on reading, writing and ‘rithmetic at area schools, past and present.…
The History of Bethany Illuminated in New Book
“Reflections of Bethany” is the title Kathy Morton’s latest book which was launched at Bethany United Church on November 30th. The author is recognized as the unofficial spokesperson and expert on the area. In…
Grand Opening of the Millbrook Dam
Dave Brackenridge addressed the audience for the official grand opening of the Millbrook Dam in November of 2019. The finishing touch will be the installation of permanent panels describing the role the pond and…
Trout Unlimited Members Ready to Get Their Feet Wet
Last month, Millbrook resident Jim Slavin introduced Council to the goals and intentions of the newest local environmental organization, the Millbrook chapter of Trout Unlimited Canada (TUC). The branch is the newest member of…
St. Paul’s Cemetery 200th Anniversary
More than 100 visitors came to the 200th anniversary of St. Paul;s Cemetery last month in an event to honour the land and the contributions of those who have been faithful caretakers of the…
Children Play Games from 1819 at St. John’s Ida Event
Participating in a sack race on Sunday, September 8th, this was one of the many children who participated in races that were popular 200 years ago. The purpose of the children’s race day was…
The Deyell Monument
Millbrook is very lucky in having, and having retained, so many lovely buildings. The historically interesting buildings that immediately spring to mind are the Old School, several former hotels, and the former town hall,…
St. John’s Ida Community Appreciation Day
On Monday August 5th, the St John’s Anglican congregation invited the entire community to join them in celebrating their 200th year of devotion on the hill in Ida. Neighbours and church members enjoyed free…