Seventh Town Historical Society

Greatest Stories Never Told - Growing up County
2025-03-08 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Join us live for this second installment of Greatest Stories Never Told
Our storytellers are Beverly Sprague (current president of Seventh Town Historical Society) and Gordon Fox. They will reminisce about growing up in The County and share stories of the people, places and events spanning seven generations.

March Break - Time Travel in PEC
2025-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
On Thursday, March 13th, visit the Ameliasburgh Heritage Hub for a full morning of March Break Fun as you travel back in time!
FIRST – Start your visit at 10 am at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre and travel through time in Prince Edward County with author, Lynne Grist, as she shares her new book, “Treasure at Long Point”. Hear about the continuing adventures of Bella and Joey Wilkins as they travel back to the days of the sailing ships at Long Point and face the power of the Marysburgh Vortex! Geared to young readers, but enjoyable by all, learn about using your own backyard as inspiration to explore the past!
NEXT – Pack a picnic lunch or snacks and head across the road to the big stone church at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village to enjoy the second event in the Heritage Hub.
Explore the museum and enjoy a variety of Maple themed activities and crafts!
Both are family friendly events for a fun heritage themed morning! *While these are free events, donations are always welcome.
LOCATION:
Both locations are across the road from each other on County Road 19 in Ameliasburgh.
10:00 am ~ 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh (MAGRC)
11:30 am ~ 517 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh (Church at Ameliasburgh Heritage Village)
*Parking is available at both locations and you can walk across the road for your events!
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Greatest Stories Never Told with Wayne McFaul
2025-05-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Join us live for this third installment of Greatest Stories Never Told
Our host is Erin McFaul Davis (President of Seventh Town Historical Society) with our guest Wayne McFaul – who we are sure has many interesting tales to tell about growing up in Crofton.

Welcome Weekend - Meet an Ancestor
2025-05-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Meet an Ancestor on May 17 at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre.
Lots of other activities throughout the weekend in Ameliasburgh Village
– Gathering of Friends with Loyalist re-enactors
– Ameliasburgh Heritage Village will be open
– Masonic Lodge hosting pancake breakfasts
… check back as more details will be added.

Greatest Stories Never Told with Evelyn Peck
2025-06-19 14:30 - 15:30 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Join us live for this fourth installment of Greatest Stories Never Told
Our guest storyteller is Evelyn Peck, who grew up on a farm on the Rednersville Road.

Office will be closed morning of July 22 - open at noon.
2025-07-22 10:00 - 12:00

Amelias Birthday Party
2025-08-02 10:00 - 14:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Amelia’s birthday celebration enters its third year and once again the Ameliasburgh Heritage Hub will be creating a family-friendly free event filled with treats and activities. Check our Events page on Facebook for more details soon.

Picton Fair
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-07
Come and see us at the Picton Fair. Our booth will be inside the arena.

On the Edge of History - A look at the history behind the book - Exhibit preview
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Edith D. Taylor Ashton’s 1996 book on the history of Dorland’s Creek and its mills is not only an exhaustively researched and comprehensive look into Hillier’s early days but also a wider glimpse of the early days of Prince Edward County.
Follow in the footsteps of a historical author and gain an understanding of the breadth of research needed to accurately convey the stories of the past. This exhibit strives to showcase the historical references and artifacts that informed the book On the Edge of History and includes many examples of the reference materials used and those available in our collections and elsewhere.
Admission is by donation and copies of the book will be available for purchase ($15)

Ameliasburgh Fair
2025-09-20 10:00 - 15:30 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
We’ll be at the fair and hosting an open house at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre. We’ll also be premiering our exhibit on the book On the Edge of History by E.D. Taylor Ashton.

On the Edge of History - The history behind the history exhibit
2025-09-23 10:00 - 2025-10-30 16:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Open only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Edith D. Taylor Ashton’s 1996 book on the history of Dorland’s Creek and its mills is not only an exhaustively researched and comprehensive look into Hillier’s early days but also a wider glimpse of the early days of Prince Edward County.
Follow in the footsteps of a historical author and gain an understanding of the breadth of research needed to accurately convey the stories of the past. This exhibit strives to showcase the historical references and artifacts that informed the book On the Edge of History and includes many examples of the reference materials used and those available in our collections and elsewhere.
Admission is by donation and copies of the book will be available for purchase.

Winter closure
2025-12-01 - 2026-01-31
We’ll be closed during December and January. We’ll reopen on Tuesdays in February and watch for news about what we’ll be up to for Flashback February in The County.

Christmas in the Village
2025-12-06 12:00 - 15:00
An annual tradition in Ameliasburgh. Visit the official Facebook event page for details and updates.
This year, our MAGRC volunteers will be at the Masonic Lodge in Ameliasburgh, helping to serve and sell Sprague Heritage Labelled soups.

Trace your roots Tuesdays | Flashback February
2026-02-03 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-17 10:00 - 15:00, 2026-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Tuesdays in February at MAGRC! [if weather is inclement, we will reschedule to Thursday]
Join us EVERY TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre for one – or both – of our public drop-in events, with knowledgeable volunteers on hand to help you preserve and research your family history.
✨ SCANNING PARTIES | 10 AM – 12 PM
Have a box of old photos of people and places in PEC and not sure what to do with them? Bring them to a Scanning Party at MAGRC!
This informal community event lets you have your photographs scanned for preservation while you keep the originals.
📸 Bring photos of Prince Edward County families and local landmarks
• Photos must be pre-1950
• Names must be known or pre-written
• Volunteers will scan your photos and record your memories of names and places
• Stay while they’re scanned or leave them for Tuesday or Thursday pickup
• Bring a USB or purchase one on-site
MAGRC will keep a digital copy for our local family history collection. If you no longer wish to keep the originals, they can be safely preserved in our archives for future generations.❤
☕🔎 SIP & SEARCH | 1 PM – 3 PM
Bring your favourite mug and enjoy coffee or tea while researching your family history!
The research room will be buzzing with volunteers and fellow researchers ready to help and share in the excitement of new discoveries!
🥪 Want to stay all day? Bring a lunch and spend the full day with us.
💛 Admission by donation | USBs available for purchase on-site
📍 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh PEC
Come for an hour – or stay all day. We’d love to welcome you!

Trace Your Roots Tuesdays| Flashback February
2026-02-10 10:00 - 15:00 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Tuesdays in February at MAGRC! [if inclement weather will be rescheduled to Thursday]
Join us EVERY TUESDAY IN FEBRUARY at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre for one – or both – of our public drop-in events, with knowledgeable volunteers on hand to help you preserve and research your family history.
✨ SCANNING PARTIES | 10 AM – 12 PM
Have a box of old photos of people and places in PEC and not sure what to do with them? Bring them to a Scanning Party at MAGRC!
This informal community event lets you have your photographs scanned for preservation while you keep the originals.
📸 Bring photos of Prince Edward County families and local landmarks
• Photos must be pre-1950
• Names must be known or pre-written
• Volunteers will scan your photos and record your memories of names and places
• Stay while they’re scanned or leave them for Tuesday or Thursday pickup
• Bring a USB or purchase one on-site
MAGRC will keep a digital copy for our local family history collection. If you no longer wish to keep the originals, they can be safely preserved in our archives for future generations.❤
☕🔎 SIP & SEARCH | 1 PM – 3 PM
Bring your favourite mug and enjoy coffee or tea while researching your family history!
The research room will be buzzing with volunteers and fellow researchers ready to help and share in the excitement of new discoveries!
🥪 Want to stay all day? Bring a lunch and spend the full day with us.
💛 Admission by donation | USBs available for purchase on-site
📍 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh PEC
Come for an hour – or stay all day. We’d love to welcome you!

Welcome Weekend
2026-05-16 | Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre, 528 County Road 19, Ameliasburgh, ON, K0K1A0, Canada
Details to come.
