How Credit River got its name
Have you ever thought about where did Credit River get its name? The name comes from the time when the Mississauga First Nations people that ...
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History of Georgetown begins in 1781
In 1781 the British Government started purchasing land from the Mississauga Nation and in 1818, they bought what are now the townships of Esquesing and ... -
War Memorials and Remembrance Parks in Halton Hills
War Memorial, Georgetown, Halton Hills The original memorial was erected in 1920, in memory of the local men who died in the Great War. It ... -
Georgetown’s Old Armoury. Historic significance and cultural importance.
The Old Armoury is a wood frame post and beam structure of approximately 5,000 square feet which was built by the village of Georgetown in ... -
Georgetown’s Barber Mill Dynamo. The first long-distance transmission of hydro power
Did you know that the Barber Mill Dynamo, built in 1888, was the first electrical generating plant in North America use for long distance transmission ... -
Ghost of Jimmy still protects the Acton Town Hall
Beautifully restored Acton Town Hall is a heritage showpiece of days gone by. The historic site boasts modern amenities with antique charm and is the ... -
100th Anniversary of WW1 at The Old Armoury in Georgetown
One hundred and forty eight years ago, under the threat of an attack on their homes and their freedom, the people of Georgetown joined together ...