The Glengarry Historical Society’s’ Speakers Series continues with its third presentation on Thursday, November 6.
Alexander V. Campbell was born and raised in Cornwall. Sandy served in the S.D. & G Highlanders and played in the Glengarry Pipe Band for many years. His keen interest in history led him eventually to earn a Ph.D in that field from the University of Western Ontario. Throughout his academic and consultancy career, he kept an eye out for documents about Glengarry County and its environs, especially the Nutfield Tract and associated islands in the St. Lawrence. This endeavor took many years.
His presentation will explore the complex relationships between Eastern Ontario’s pioneers and the St. Regis villagers through the nineteenth century.
This presentation will be on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. at the Char-Lan Recreation Centre, 19740 John Street. in Williamstown. For non-members, tickets are $10 and for members, $5. Light refreshments, tea/coffee and snacks will be available.
The next speaker of the series will be Mackie Robertson. The title of his presentation is “Home for Christmas: The story of Four Bainsville-Lancaster World War II Veterans.” This will take place on Wednesday, December 3, at 7 p.m., at the Lancaster Legion. Turkey dinner will be available from 5:30 to 7 pm. Tickets for the turkey dinner can be bought from any of the Historical Society Directors or at the Speakers Series evening. They are $40 each.
