Sally discloses. “Two of the Heritage Port meetings were held in two newly designated heritage buildings.” Continuing, Sally announces, “Through the Municipality of Central Elgin’s Municipal Heritage Committee, we have officially designated three buildings in Port Stanley this year. Official plaques have been placed on these structures, and they will be unveiled as soon as Front Street is completed. The newly designated structures include Rustico on Front Street, the Liberty Hill Club on Cornell and Alma Villa on Harrison Place.”
While preparing for the Heritage Tour, Sally has simultaneously immersed herself in the planning of the High Tea and Historical Fashion Show. These eagerly awaited festivities will be taking place on the 1st of June at the Sparta Church Museum at 6073 Quaker Road, from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Historical clothing will be showcased, such as bathing suits, Easter parade hats and wedding gowns. A former summer student of the Sparta Historical Society, Elizabeth Brandeau, is also creating outfits to be modeled at the Fashion Show. “She is phenomenal,” Sally enthuses. “As well, Reverend Nick Wells always has amazing costumes in the show. It is a lot of fun and a lot of work also goes into the food. As soon as people heard it was back on after COVID-19, it sold out immediately.” This upcoming Heritage Tour is Heritage Port Stanley’s contribution to the Port Stanley 200 celebrations, which are ongoing year- TRANSFORMING TOMORROW.
long. This tour has been crafted with care, and will be executed exclusively by dedicated volunteers from Heritage Port and the Port Stanley Terminal Railway. Those with inquiries about the Heritage Tour, or those interested in volunteer opportunities are welcome to contact Sally by email at tcg@execulink.com.. Additionally, visit the heritageportstanley.ca website to access the contact information for Chairperson, Ted Halwa. There will be a digital map on their website for discovering further details about these seven featured historical sites, and informative brochures will also be printed for the public to peruse. Asked what excites Sally about this highly anticipated event, she replies, “I enjoy very much sharing history with people -- and what a unique history we have!” AT KOOLEN ELECTRIC WE CAN DO IT ALL!
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