Listen to the adventures (and misadventures) of a Crofton boy and his best friend growing up in the 50s and 60s. Wayne McFaul tells his own ‘greatest story’ and others in this third installment of our Greatest Stories Never Told series.
Produced by Seventh Town Historical Society thanks to a grant from The County Foundation.
Be sure to join us on June 19 at 2:30 for our next storytelling event with Evelyn Peck. See the event listing above for more details
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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Public Presentation by Marc Seguin
Topic: The lighthouses of Ameliasburgh, the Bay of Quinte and beyond
Speaker: Marc Seguin, local Prince Edward County author of For Want of a Lighthouse and The Cruise of the Breeze.
Marc will discuss where the lighthouses in Ameliasburgh were located. Why there were build and how they were related to the other 40+ lighthouses built in and around Prince Edward County. Marc has a degree in History. His years working at historic sites have been assets in his involvement with local heritage groups and the lighthouse preservation organization, Save our Lighthouses.
See our event listing for more details.