In this article I take a brief look at the origins of Thanksgiving and its celebration here in Canada, given that we will all be celebrating on October 14th. We all learned as children about the American Thanksgiving myth of the first US Thanksgiving but what of the early Canadian celebrations. It is said that…
Month: October 2024
Glenway Most Significant Development At The Time in Newmarket
Nemarket’s Glenway development was one of the most spectacular projects undertaken in the town’s history at the time, growing out of the sale of two historic farms and re-development of more historic properties. Since our history is always the underlying focus of my articles, let us begin with the history of what has become the Glenway…
ROOTED: History Hound Digs Up Tales of Newmarket’s Past
It was while Richard MacLeod was helping his uncle research local history that his grandmother told him he was a real “history hound.” The moniker stuck. The Newmarket man, known for his depth of knowledge of all things Newmarket and member of the Newmarket Historical Society and local genealogy enthusiast, used that title for the many years…
ROOTED: History Hound Digs Up Tales Of Newmarket’s Past
Richard MacLeod came by his passion for local history naturally, with roots in the area stretching back to 1801, and generations of amateur historians in the family. It was while Richard MacLeod was helping his uncle research local history that his grandmother told him he was a real “history hound.” The moniker stuck. The Newmarket man,…
