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…
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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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