Brief history of Georgetown, Ontario
In 1781 the British Government started purchasing land from the Mississauga Nation and in 1818, they bought what are now the townships of Esquesing and Nassagaweya. Charles Kennedy was hired ...
How did Credit River in Ontario get its name?
Have you ever thought about where did Credit River get its name? The name comes from the time when the Mississauga First Nations people that lived in this area traded ...
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum. The history of one of Ontario’s oldest communities
The history of one of Ontario’s oldest communities is proudly displayed at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Visit the 1875 Lumber Office and General Store owned by late lumber ...
Beautiful Scotsdale Farm near Georgetown has a very interesting history
Scotsdale Farm is one of the most beautiful spots in Halton Hills and favourite spot for photographers and filmmakers. 531 acres of rolling hills, woodlands with close proximity to Silver ...
Wild Apples – The History of the Apple-Tree by Henry David Thoreau
It is remarkable how closely the history of the apple-tree is connected with that of man. The geologist tells us that the order of the Rosaceœ, which includes the Apple, ...