This building is purported to be the old Temperance Lodge that was moved from Lowville to Highville. Do you have any information about this? Just where was Lowville’s Temperance Lodge?By Helen Callaway, Burlington Post
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Read All About It: The Barkers of Lowville
Read all about the Barkers of Lowville, one of the early families to settle in the area. If you have any information about them or the schoolhouse, please contact us at kilbridehistory@gmail.com. The Barkers of LowvilleBy Helen Callaway, Kilbride History…
Read All About It: Cedar Springs School Bell
Check out the current edition of the Burlington Post (October 28, 2021) for an article about the Cedar Springs School and the mystery of the missing bell. Whatever happened to the Cedar Springs School bell?By Helen Callaway, Burlington Post
161 Years in Kilbride
Sunday, October 17th, 2021 is the 161st anniversary service of Kilbride United Church. While many immigrants came from across the sea to our area for adventure, others came with a hope of a better future. They all understood that to…
Marianne Schuett Bench Dedication
Dave and Steve Schuett remembering Marianne. Recently a bench was placed in front of Kilbride Public School in the village of Kilbride. On October 2, 2021 it was finally dedicated to the memory of Marianne Schuett. On October 27, 1967…
Have Bakersdale and Frankville Been Found?
In the written history of William Panton, it states that William and his family came to Canada and Nelson Township. It was in 1834, at the age of 26 that William and his family (mother, sisters Jane and Maria, his…
Historic Walking Tour of Kilbride | August 8, 2021
The Kilbride History Group is pleased to be invited to participate in Heritage Week for the City of Burlington by providing a historic tour of the village of Kilbride. Join us on August 8, 2021 for a guided tour of…
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Historic Films a Success!
The historic films of Kilbride and Lowville presentation on February 9th at Kilbride United Church was a resounding success. About 175 people attended between the 1 pm and 2:30 pm screenings. Local artisans had their art and craft on display…
Marianne Schuett Memorial Bench
Marianne SchuettPhoto courtesy of Steve Schuett On April 27, 1967, Marianne Schuett was abducted from Kilbride. Marianne's abduction was devastating to her family and caused shock and dismay throughout the village of Kilbride and across southern Ontario. As news of…
The Kilbride History website is under development!
The purpose of this website is to capture and preserve the history of Kilbride, Ontario before the landmarks and early family connections are lost. Our vision is to research, preserve and share the rich history of the Kilbride area, identifying…
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