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Volunteers featured in the historical video series, clockwise from top left: Marilyn MacSweyn, David Anderson, Lindsey Howes, Richard Mahoney, Clay MacWhirter, Diane MacMillan, Phillip White-Cree. The Glengarry Pioneer Museum has the perfect winter activity you can do from the warmth of your own home. Starting on Saturday, February 18, 2023, the museum will release theRead more

SS#1 Kenyon, more commonly known as Big Beaver School, educated elementary-aged children in the Kenyon Township for 140 years. It stood as the heart of the community and acted as a center for activities like meetings and social events. Children took pride in their schools and many Glengarrians share fond memories of their time spentRead more

Discover how some of the areas around Glengarry got their names! Do you recognize this main street? Alexandria: named in honour of Right Reverend Alexander McDonell (1762-1840), who was the first Roman Catholic Bishop of Upper Canada. The town was settled about 1803, known earlier as ‘Priest’s Mills’. During the late 1800s, Alexandria was famousRead more

Cariboo Cameron – John A. Cameron, more commonly known as Cariboo Cameron, is a legendary Glengarry figure. He was born on September 1st 1820 in the Charlottenburgh Township. His parents were Angus Cameron and Isabella McDougal. He went to the Cariboo (British Columbia) with his wife, to proespect for gold. In December of 1862, Cameron andRead more

Friday, September 20, 2024 * Not open to the general public. Grade Levels: Grade 7 & 8 students Fee: Special cost of 9$/student. Duration: Full day program THIS SEPTEMBER, come and join us for an exciting full-day, multi-school event that gives students a chance to explore the War of 1812 through a series of real life scenarios andRead more

“One Room Schoolhouse” Program Grade Levels: Grade 2 & 3 students Fee: 8$/ student (teachers and accompanying adults are complementary) Duration: 2 ½ hours Dates offered: Weekdays, starting June 1st Travel back in time with your class to the S.S. #1 Kenyon Big Beaver Schoolhouse to experience a day as a pioneer student. The stern schoolmaster/mistress willRead more

“Pioneer Days” Program Grade Levels: Grade 3 students Fee: 8$/ student (teachers and accompanying adults are complementary) Duration: 2 ½ hours Dates offered: Weekdays, starting June 1st Blast into the past with your students and come and learn what pioneer life was like in Glengarry. They will visit the many heritage buildings on site whichRead more