The Kilbride History Group is pleased to be invited to participate in the 2023 Heritage Week activities for the City of Burlington by providing a tour of the historic cemeteries of North Burlington. Join us on Saturday, August 12, 2023,…
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Tour of Historic Lowville Cemetery and Village
Lowville Church, Summer by Brigitte Schreyer The Kilbride History Group is pleased to be invited to participate in the 2022 Heritage Week activities for the City of Burlington by providing a tour of the historic Lowville Cemetery and Village. Join…
Remembering Marianne Schuett
Marianne was abducted on April 27, 1967 just in front of Kilbride School as she walked home. Sarah Farr, has written about Marianne and that tragic event with permission of the Schuett family. Remembering Marianne Schuettby Sarah Farr, Kilbride History…
Relocation of Church a Highlight of North Burlington’s Rich Faith-based History
Check out the Thursday, March 31, 2022 edition of the Burlington Post for a glimpse into the past of Kilbride United Church. Moving a mountainBy Helen Callaway, Burlington Post
Could this have been site of Lowville Hotel?
Check out this edition of the Burlington Post, Thursday, February 10, 2022 to read about this unassuming building in the heart of Lowville. History aplenty in simple, unassuming buildingBy Helen Callaway, Burlington Post
Just where was the Lowville Temperance Lodge?
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
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…
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