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SUMMARY:History of the Mitchells
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Port Stanley\nMeeting MinutesDate: Thursday\, June 25\, 2026Time: 1:30 PMLocation: Mitchell House\, George Street \nAttendance: 39 (26 members\, 13 guests) \n1. Call to Order\nChair David Russell opened the meeting at 1:30 PM and welcomed everyone. Nora Sanders shared the land acknowledgement. \n2. Adoption of Minutes\nThe minutes of the May 28\, 2026 meeting were approved as circulated. Motion moved by Richard Haddow and seconded by Janice Mann. Carried. \n3. Treasurer’s Report\n\n\n\n\n\nAccount\nAmount\n\n\n\n\nGeneral Account Balance\n$2\,510.39\n\n\nGICs\n2 × $4\,000\n\n\nGICs\n3 × $1\,000\n\n\n\n\n\nAnne Kent presented the Treasurer’s Report. \n4. Executive Update\nDavid Russell provided an update on the incline railway cars. \nNora Sanders spoke about the heritage display at the library this summer. Mike Baker is preparing a display on the Oneida people in recognition of the October celebration marking their arrival. Nora also invited suggestions for future presentation topics. \nShe highlighted several new additions to the Heritage Port Stanley library located in Telegraph House. The library is located at the top of the front staircase\, and the building access code is 0205. \n5. Walking Tour Brochure\nAnne Kent reported that the new walking tour brochures have been completed and distributed to everyone in attendance. Members expressed appreciation for the updated brochure\, particularly the new illustrations. \n6. June 27 Walking Tours\nSally Martyn reported that posters have been distributed and encouraged everyone to participate in one or more of the three walking tours. \nDue to a funeral\, Anne Kent will welcome visitors at the Kettle Creek Inn\, provide an overview of the tour routes\, and share some of Port Stanley’s history. \n7. Heritage Question of the Month\nQuestion: McKenzie Street was renamed about six years ago. What was it previously called\, and why? \nNo one knew the answer. The street was formerly known as Edith Street\, named after one of the Mitchell children. \nAs Sarah Hutchinson\, the last living descendant of the Mitchell family\, was present\, she was presented with a copy of Hills of Gold and Silver. \n8. Future Meetings\n\n\n\n\n\nDate\nLocation\nTopic\nSpeaker\n\n\n\n\nJuly 22 (Wednesday)\nPSTR Ride and Picnic\nFond Picnic Memories\n—\n\n\nSeptember 24\n190 Cornell\nThe Settlement of Hillcrest\nSally Martyn\n\n\n\n\n\n9. Heritage Announcements\nThere were no heritage announcements. \n10. Heritage Presentation\nPresenter: Dr. Joan ClaytonTopic: The Mitchell Family \nDr. Joan Clayton began by sharing the known history of the Mitchell family. The family arrived in Port Stanley in 1850 after leaving Ireland during the potato famine. Tragically\, one of their ten children died during the Atlantic crossing at the age of ten. \nTheir son\, John Mitchell\, married Mary Payne\, sister of Manuel Payne. In 1867\, John built the Mitchell House for Mary. The couple had five children\, although their daughter Charlotte died in 1870 and is believed to be buried on the property. \nJohn and Mary both passed away in the 1920s. In 1921\, John sold land\, now the location of Skip Taylor’s residence\, for $325. Their son Walter later built the large brick house on the corner of William and Bridge Streets. Sharon Hutchinson\, a direct descendant of the Mitchell family\, was present at the meeting. \nJoan described Port Stanley’s golden years between 1880 and 1940\, when the Mitchell family lived in the community. She spoke about the enormous picnics held on Picnic Hill\, which often attracted thousands of visitors. One popular food served at these gatherings was bloater sandwiches\, made from chubs that required puncturing before cooking due to trapped air. \nShe also shared a letter from a nearby farmer complaining about picnic visitors picking apples from his orchard. \nJoan highlighted several important landmarks in Port Stanley’s history\, including: \n\nFraser House\, built in 1871\, which featured what was believed to be the longest bar in Canada and hosted many notable guests.\nFraser’s construction of the incline railway and a watchtower.\nMackie’s\, built in 1911.\nThe L&PS Dance Pavilion\, built in 1926 and renamed the Stork Club in 1952.\nThe lift bridge\, completed in 1939\, following the collapse of the coffer dam during construction in December 1938.\n\nJoan then spoke about her personal connection to Mitchell House and the spiritual experiences she has encountered there. She read excerpts from Maggie O’Farrell’s book Land and shared memories of a theatrical production staged at the house. \nSeveral cast members attended the presentation\, including Mary\, who played violin throughout portions of the talk\, and members of the singing ensemble. The presentation concluded with the actors gathering on the porch to recite the play’s closing lines. \n11. Adjournment\nDavid Russell thanked Dr. Joan Clayton for her engaging presentation on the Mitchell family. A tour of the house and a social gathering followed. \nThe meeting adjourned at 3:00 PM. \nNext Meeting\nThe next meeting will be held on Wednesday\, July 22\, beginning at 11:00 AM\, with a train ride on the PSTR. \nSecretary: Sally MartynChair: David Russell
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/history-of-the-mitchells/
LOCATION:Mitchell Home\, 320 George St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C5\, Canada\, London\, Ontario\, ON N5L 1C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Heritage Talks & Meetings
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SUMMARY:Guided Walking Tours of Historic Port Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Explore the charm and history of Port Stanley on our guided walking tours taking place on Saturday\, June 27. Enjoy a 20-minute guided experience along one of three unique tour routes\, each offering a different perspective of the village’s rich heritage\, architecture\, and local stories. \nTours depart continuously from the Kettle Creek Inn\, 216 Joseph Street between 10:30 AM and 3:00 PM. Whether you’re a visitor or a local resident\, this is a great opportunity to discover more about Port Stanley at a relaxed walking pace. \nAll are welcome!
URL:https://heritageportstanley.ca/event/guided-walking-tours-of-historic-port-stanley/
LOCATION:Kettle Creek Inn\, 216 Joseph St\, Port Stanley\, ON N5L 1C4\, Canada\, London\, Ontario\, N5L 1C4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Tour
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