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Follow the Drinking Gourd – Rev. Brant Loper talks about his interest in Black History. EHS Meeting. Audio Cassette. April 08, 1998

Mississaugas of Halton/Peel – To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the emigration of the Mississauga natives from Mississauga to New Credit Reserve near Hagarsville, Mark Rowe relates the history of the native people of this area. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 11, 1998

Ward Brownridge, Ashgrove - Ward Brownridge, country auctioneer, presides over “Judgement Night”. Members and friends were invited to bring pieces of interest to share. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. January 08, 1997

Norval – Mary (Coupland) Maxwell talks about the early days of Norval, the people and their lives. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 13, 1996

Looking for Old Ontario – Dr. Thomas F. McIlwraith, Associate Chair of Geography at the University of Toronto at Mississauga explores two centuries of changing landscape. Talk based on his 1997 book of the same name. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 11, 1998

Frank Family – Acton resident Jean Somerville talks about the Frank family and their love of music. They entertained thousands at dances and on the radio as The Sod Busters, during the first half of this century. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 09, 1996

Georgetown Fire Fighters – Veterans of the Georgetown Fire Department reminisce about the department. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 12, 1997

Georgetown Fall Fair. Jean Ruddell, Charlotte Ironside, Ismey Bird and John Bird Share the history of the Esquesing/Georgetown Agricultural Society. EHS Meeting. Audio Cassette. September 12, 1990

Fairy Lake, Acton – Members of the Historical Society and visitors reminisce about Fairy Lake. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. June 12, 1996

Dominion Seed House – Doug Peck, former Seed House manager, together with Norma Thompson and others discuss the history of the Bradley/Harding family business which sits at the centre of Georgetown. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 11, 2000

Hurricane Hazel – Steve Pitt presents slides and research on the 1954 storm. Mr. Pitt is working on a book and is interested in local stories and photographs. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 08, 2000

Highland Games – Francis Hulme, past president of the Highland Games Association talks about the history of highland games and the Speyside/Georgetown Highland games. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 14, 1999

Barber Brothers and Their Families – Mary (Barber) Finley explores the role of her Barber ancestors in the history of Georgetown and Streetsville. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. January 10, 2001

John Newton, Limehouse – Jean Somerville recounts the interesting life of her ancestor John Newton, long-time postmaster and chief entrepreneur of 19th century Limehouse. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 11, 2001

Young’s Drug Store, Main Street, Georgetown – Neil and Stuart Young recall the long history of Georgetown’s Main Street pharmacy, Young’s Drug Store, and life on Main Street. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 09, 2001

Lorne Scots, 150th Anniversary – Rick Ruggle relates the history of the Lorne Scots and shares some of his picture collection. EHS Meeting. (2 tapes). Audio Cassette. November 14, 2001

Northern Nursing – Georgetown native, Karen Scott describes her experiences as a nurse in Northern Canada. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 10, 2002

Bookbinding and Restoration – Keith Felton, Georgetown shares his knowledge about binding, repairing and restoring books. His latest project, binding a 30 lb. book is highlighted. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 13, 2002

Vignettes of Georgetown – Bruce Harding gave a tour, using slides and film, of Georgetown. This is the Soundtrack. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 13, 1991

St. George’s Anglican Church, Georgetown – 150th Anniversary – Rev. Rick Ruggle, author and historian recounts tales and lessons of St. George’s. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 09, 2002