The Kemptville Hotel
Although it was generally known as a hotel, this building dates from 1861, and only served as a hotel for a few decades from...
The Mysterious Mr. Henderson
Part 4: The legacy
The letter from John Henderson in Ogdensburg to William Lyon Mackenzie which started this inquiry into the mysterious Mr. Henderson was...
The Settlement that passed us by
The plan to bring in settlers to farm the lands around the Rideau, and so provide a barrier to any future American invasion, ran...
The Advance Building 206 Prescott Street
Until around 1900, the lots on the west side of Prescott Street south of the Asa Street junction were part of the Anderson &...
The Story of Confederation – What’s it all about?
In 2017 we celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, and on July 1 it will be marked by festivities from coast to coast to coast. But...
A celebration of service for the Kemptville Lions Club
As we celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation, Lions Club members also celebrate a century of service. The first Lions Club was established in...
Maplewood, Oxford Mills
This was actually the third school built to serve the School Section. The number of pupils grew and a larger building was needed. Maplewood,...
Robert Leslie: Pioneer public servant
by Doug Macdonald
The signature of Robert Leslie can be found on thousands of documents from Oxford Township and the village of Kemptville between the...
Local newspapers of the past
A viable local newspaper only really became possible with the advent of the telegraph from the 1840's, and the development of good roads and...
Canada and the Noisy Neighbours
As Canada reaches the grand age of 155, it is a good time to look back and see how it all came to pass....