As we continue to recognize Soil Conservation Week, we look back at some of the historic farms in Mississauga and their impact on our landscape. Allison Family & the “Fairview Manor Farm” Andrew Allison (1802-1866) came to Canada from County Tyrone, Northern Ireland in 1825. He acquired a 200-acre farm property at the northeast corner…
Durie Road in Streetsville has an indirect connection to the Battle of Vimy Ridge in 1917. But we have to follow the thread a bit to knit the story together. Alexander Durie was born in Toronto in 1866, and in 1886 he married Mary (Minnie) Armstrong. In 1896, they moved to Clarkson along with their…
April 20, 2021 starts off the three days of climate action leading up to Earth Day on April 22, 2021. The theme for #EarthDay this year is #RestoreOurEarth which focuses on natural processes, emerging green technologies, and innovative thinking that can restore the world’s ecosystems. The day brings to the forefront the collective responsibility we…
Welcome to our 45th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on our YouTube channel for our next episode of “Ask A Historian” on Thursday April 15, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This week Matthew welcomes John Dunlop, Manager of Heritage Planning & Indigenous Relations at the City of Mississauga, as they explore the…
We have to stretch back a bit into the fogs of history for this one, and there remains a bit of uncertainty. Lot 7, Concession 2, SDS was granted by The Crown to James Glennon in 1810, who promptly sold the 200-acre property to Oliver Grace. Oliver Grace (the elder) was a retired British Naval…
Join us on Saturday April 10, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. on our YouTube channel for our presentation of “Our Boys: Mississauga Remembers The First World War & The Battle of Vimy Ridge”. April 9th, 2021 marked the 104th anniversary of The Battle of Vimy Ridge and in recognition of this momentous event in our history,…
Welcome to our 44th installment of “Ask a Historian”. Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on our YouTube channel for a special episode of “Ask A Historian” on Friday April, 9 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This week Matthew welcomes Greg Carraro, Vice President of the Heritage Mississauga Board of Directors who is an educator, history enthusiast, and…
Join Historian Matthew Wilkinson on our YouTube channel for a special episode of “Ask A Historian” on Friday April, 9 2021 at 4:00 p.m. This week Matthew welcomes Greg Carraro, Vice President of the Heritage Mississauga Board of Directors who is an educator, history enthusiast, and an 1812 reenactor. April 9, 2021 represents a very…
April 7th is International Beaver Day! The day celebrates the incredible contributions beavers make to our environment and to raise awareness about these dam awesome beings. Here are a few fun facts about beavers for you to gnaw on: Beavers teeth are orange Beavers are the second largest rodents in the world (second to the capybara…
Vimy is a name that rings proudly through Canadian history. Even for those who may not know the story of what, when and why, most connect the word Vimy with remembrance and sacrifice, even 104 years later. The Battle of Vimy Ridge took place from April 9 to 12, 1917, as part of the Arras…