The Chesterville and District Historical Society is planning a special day to celebrate the 40th Anniversary since its founding. Through these years, members have been preserving local history, collecting artifacts and stories from residents who have made this area their home.
On Saturday June 15, we will be offering horse-drawn wagon rides through the streets of Chesterville between 10:00am and 4:00pm, starting at the Heritage Centre, 14 Victoria St. Our guides will tell you more about how events through the decades have shaped and changed our community. In the mid-19th Century, the village was the municipal capital of the region, with the mills along the river being the hub of local industry. Chesterville became incorporated in 1890, with the coming of the railway providing an important link to major urban centres.
The Society will be launching a booklet written by Carolyn Thompson Goddard highlighting businesses and significant points of interest both past and present. Included will be historic photographs showing buildings that once were here, alongside photos from today, so that you can see for yourselves how our streets have changed through time. The booklet will be available for sale at the Heritage Centre for $10.
The Heritage Centre we will be open throughout the day, and Society members will be on hand to talk about our displays. Please join us for a ‘cake cutting’ ceremony that will take place at 10:30am with the launch of the booklet. The Rotary Club of Chesterville will also be putting on a barbecue. Reid Acres Percherons will be providing the wagon rides. Each ride will last approximately an hour starting at 10:00am.
For more information or to book your seat on a tour contact us at chestervillehistoricalsociety@gmail.com or call the Heritage Centre at 613 448 9130, , and leave a message. One of our volunteers will get back to you.
