• From Camp to Cottage: The Story of Summer Holme

    Summer Holme (Valentine/Anderson Cottage) 302 Bridge S, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

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

  • Settlement of Hillcrest

    Hillcrest Hilltop Hill Street, just north of Orchard Beach, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    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...

  • The Settlement of Orchard Beach: Cottages, Community & Legacy

    Alma Villa 201 Lakeview St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    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....

  • Art Grayling & The Evolution of Port Stanley’s Fishing Industry

    Port Stanley Festival Theatre – Harbourview Room 6-302 Bridge Street, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    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...

  • Letters from the Past: The Life of Sam Shepard at Windjammer

    Windjammer Inn 324 Smith St, Port Stanley, Ontario, Canada

    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...