The Hastings County Historical Society has announced the locations of seven historical bronze plaques to be unveiled in various communities throughout Hastings County during the summer months.
The Historical Plaque Project was initiated in 2017 with the unveiling of five plaques at various sites throughout downtown Belleville to commemorate the city’s 200th anniversary, and an additional plaque at the Yeomans Street site of the former Marchmont Distribution Home for British Home Children. Initially intended to be a two-year project, covering Belleville the first year and the County of Hastings the second year, this project was given an extra boost by the unexpected donation of $25,000 from the Commonwell Mutual Insurance Company as part of their celebration of Canada’s sesqui-centennial.
In the Fall of 2017 Hastings County Historical Society President, Richard Hughes, invited all the municipalities in Hastings County (exclusive of Belleville) to propose historical sites in their jurisdictions that would be good candidates for such a commemorative plaque. The response from the municipalities was quite positive. The HCHS Board reviewed the submissions and has chosen to announce the unveiling of the following plaques:
Date Time Subject of Plaque Location of Ceremony
June 23 2 p.m. Thomasburg Spring Thomasburg Spring Park
July 6 2 p.m. Chisholm’s Mill The Mill at Roslin
July 14 2 p.m. The Bancroft Hotel 4 Bridge St. W. Bancroft
July 19 5 p.m. Hamlet of Corbyville Signal Brewery, Corbyville
July 28 11 a.m. MacKenzie’s Mills Bronson Parkette, Madoc
Aug. 8 2 p.m. Villagae of Lonsdale At the bridge, Lonsdale
Aug. 14 5:30 p.m. Marmora Miners Memorial Park, Marmora
For more information on the Society go to its website www.hastingshistory.ca or for more comment on this particular project, contact Richard Hughes at 613-961-7772 or president@hastingshistory.ca.
