This morning and afternoon, we dedicated three Pomeroy Foundation Patriot Burial marker signs. It was a busy morning, followed by a nice meal and program by Tasha Molner of the Ontario Chapter DAR at Half-Shire. The three SAR men present met informally in the Pomeroy Research room afterward and spoke with Tom Henry by phone about future events. Here is a synopsis: At 9am in Pleasant Lawn Cemetery, Village of Parish, we noted the burials of two men and a cenotaph for one. 3

Co-Authored by Shawn Doyle Based on the article "Aynho to Richland: A Saga of Three Emigrant Families" by Shawn Doyle and Barrie Trinder, published in Cake & Cockhorse (Volume 26, 2024), here's a polished blog post summary suitable for the Half-Shire Historical Society website or newsletter. From Aynho to Richland: The Remarkable Journey of Three Emigrant Families Co-Authored by Shawn Doyle What began as a single letter written nearly two centuries ago evolved into an extraor

The holiday season has a way of bringing people together—across generations, across traditions, and across time. At Half-Shire Historical Society , this season reminded us that history isn’t only something we preserve—it’s something we continue to create, together. From cozy gatherings to festive community moments, the past few weeks have been filled with connection, laughter, and shared experiences. Each event added another thread to the rich tapestry of Half Shire’s story,

Summer at Half-Shire Historical Society is a season of gathering, reflection, and celebration—when history feels especially alive and community connections deepen under long days and open skies. Throughout the summer months, our grounds and historic spaces welcomed neighbors, visitors, and longtime supporters for events that honored the past while creating new shared experiences. Each gathering added another chapter to Half Shire’s living story—one shaped by tradition, servi