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Historic Georgetown – Jean Ruddell talks to school children about her memories of Georgetown and her experiences at school. Audio Cassette

Silver Creek – Mark Rowe exposes the history of a once bustling boom town. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 12, 2004

Family History – Brian Gilchrist presents Family History and its role in local history or Stories you’d rather your future in-laws not know until after the wedding! EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. September 09, 1998

Limehouse – Jean Ruddell relates the history of Limehouse Presbyterian Church and the village it serves. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. September 14, 1994

Aerial Photos of Esquesing – Mark Rowe pilots an aerial tour of Esquesing using photos and postcard from the Archive. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 10, 2004

Chapel Street School – Historical Society members and visitors share memories of Georgetown Public School, later known as Chapel Street School. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. January 12, 2004

Barber Paper Mills – Mark Rowe on behalf of Heritage Halton Hills presents his recent designation report outlining 150 year of history and the current status of the “Lower Paper Mill”. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. October 13, 2004

Spanish Influenza of 1918 – Former EHS President John McDonald recalls the Spanish Influenza epidemic and shares his research on its effect on Esquesing Township. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 09, 2004

The Markham Gang – Author Paul Arculus, Mayhem to Murder, reveals pioneer era organized crime in Canada West. The “Markham Gang” was responsible for many crimes across the Province in the 1840s and their influence was felt in Esquesing Township. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. April 13, 2005

Development of Religion in Esquesing – Rev. Rick Ruggle outlines the development of various religions in all areas of Esquesing, including the villages of Georgetown and Acton. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 11, 2005

Stewarttown – Historical Society members and visitors discuss the history of Stewarttown. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. September 14, 2005

Tweedsmuir Histories – Jean McLean of the Halton Women’s Institute explains the work of the Women’s Institutes collecting local history. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. November 09, 2005

Fraternal Societies – Elaine Robinson and Rev. Rick Ruggle share their knowledge of the Masons and Odd Fellows Lodge in Georgetown. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 08, 2006

History of Photography – Diane Allengame-Kuster, Senior Archivist at the Peel Region Archive, speaks to the development of photography and the care of photographs at home. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. March 08, 2006

Queen Victoria – Barbara Rusch, Queen Victoria enthusiast, presents her slide show and collection of ephemera. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. May 10, 2006

Grand Trunk Railway, 150th Anniversary – Mark Rowe presents the history of the Grand Trunk line from Norval to Crewson’s Corners. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. September 13, 2006

Agriculture in Esquesing – Ray Denny and Rob Burnett team up to explore life on the family farm, from days of oxen to tractors. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. January 10, 2007

Main Street, Georgetown – Dawn Livingstone presents slides showing the changes on Main Street over the years. EHS meeting. Audio Cassette. February 14, 2007

Walter Biehn – Interview with Walter Biehn, Publisher of the Georgetown Herald, regarding his view of the Town of Georgetown. (Acc. #94.28). Audio Cassette. July, 1978

Public Library Expansion, 1978 - Georgetown Cable Television Cable 4, Magazine. Panel discussion led by Vera McDonald regarding the proposed expansion/replacement of the Georgetown. Library Participating in the discussion were John Sommer, Anne Currie, and Bruce Harding. (Acc. #94.28). Audio Cassette. July 12, 1978