Celebrating the Moments That Made Us

Past Events

Catch up on the key moments from our previous events. Here you’ll find highlights, presentations, and key takeaways that continue to shape our work and inspire future growth.

June 262025
1:30 pm

Explore the rich story of Erie Rest, one of Port Stanley’s early coastal communities. Hosted at her home, Laurie Nagge shares personal research and historical...

June 212025
8:00 am

Heritage Port Stanley members, dressed in historical attire, welcomed visitors at key locations around the village. They shared local stories and historical facts, bringing Port...

May 292025
1:30 pm

John Smith welcomed the group to the old Mill and log cabins and shared the remarkable story of how his father, Teske Smith, relocated the...

April 242025
1:30 pm

At the April 2025 Heritage Port Stanley meeting, Farley See shared the rich, multi-generational story of Moore Water Gardens, one of Port Stanley’s most unique...

March 272025
1:30 pm

At the March 2025 meeting, held inside the historic Windjammer house, the audience was treated to a theatrical and heartfelt portrayal of Sam Shepard, a...

February 272025
1:30 pm

In this engaging presentation, historian Mike Baker shared an interview by George Thorman with lifelong Port Stanley fisherman Art Grayling. Through rare photos and firsthand...

January 232025
1:30 pm

In January 2025, Mike Baker delivered a captivating presentation on the early settlement and cottage history of Orchard Beach, a treasured corner of Port Stanley....

November 28, 20242024
1:30 pm

Join local historian Sally Martyn, with research support from Mike Baker, for an illuminating journey through the early development of Hillcrest—Port Stanley’s elevated district rich with pioneer...

June 20, 20242024
1:30 pm

In June, Katie Valentine shared the fascinating story of the Summer Holme cottage, a former YWCA summer camp turned cherished family home. Located near Orchard...

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