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.

December 112025
1:30 pm

Celebrate the season with our Heritage Christmas Party at Alma Villa, a warm and festive gathering that brought together members, friends, and the community to...

November 292025

The Port Stanley Dickens Day Parade brought the community together for an evening of holiday cheer, featuring festive floats, seasonal music, and classic small-town charm....

November 272025
1:30 pm

From coal docks to commercial fisheries, Dan McNeil will explore the evolution of Port Stanley’s harbour and its industrial past, with historic images and insights....

October 232025
1:30 pm

Meeting at the historic Alma Villa, David Russell and Nora Sanders will share excerpts from Heritage Port Stanley’s oral history interviews, capturing memories of long-term...

September 252025
7:00 pm

Take a step back in time to learn about the London & Port Stanley Railway, the vital link that transformed Port Stanley into a thriving...

July 242025
1:30 pm

Join Farley See on-site for a special guided tour of Moore Water Gardens, where aquatic plants have been cultivated for nearly a century. Discover the...

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, Teskey 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...

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