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Puslinch Historical Society – Fall 2020 Newsletter

— October 14, 2020

The fall 2020 Puslinch Historical Society Newsletter is now available! Click HERE or on the picture below to download.

A Rose By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
— August 8, 2020

by Marjorie Clark Everyone and everything on this earth has a name, given to it by man. Like our father in the faith, Abraham, who began life as Abram but whose name was changed by God to Abraham, our names…
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Can You Help Identify This Photo?
— April 30, 2020

Chris Varady has a collection old photographs and has had this one for 20-30 years. The picture was taken at Beese’s studio in Morriston. Varady is hoping that someone will recognize the gentleman who appears to be doctor. The photo…
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History Corner: Influenza In Puslinch
— April 15, 2020

Influenza or “La Grippe” as it was usually termed in earlier times, was present through the ages, just as it is today. No records were kept but almost the entire population of the native people of the Antilles died from…
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Puslinch Archives Closed Until Further Notice
— March 14, 2020

Please note that the Puslinch Historical Society ARCHIVES (located inside the Puslinch Library) will be closed until further notice due to the COVID 19 virus. Please feel free to visit our website at http://www.puslinchhistorical.ca/. If you wish to contact us…
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History Corner: The 1952 Arkell Girls Baseball Team
— February 25, 2020

Arkell Baseball Champions – 1952 Here are the Arkell girl softballers, who finished on top of the Eramosa District Ladies’ Softball League during regular play this summer. The league also included teams from Rockwood, Eden Mills and Guelph. From the…
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Puslinch History: The Ferguson Family Store
— January 3, 2020

This is the Ferguson family and their store which contained the Killean Post Office & barns on their farm. Located just east of the Killean Cemetery.
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New Historical Book Available At Puslinch Township Office
— October 19, 2019

Having an interest in history and particularly the history of our township, you have probably been curious about life in the pioneer days of Puslinch. In this newly released book, John Gilchrist wrote of his own experience growing up in…
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History Corner: August 14, 1888
— August 14, 2019

PUSLINCH LAKE CORRESPONDENCE August 14, 1888 A very serious accident happened on the farm of John Bond last week, when little Willie Plant came nearly losing his life. It appears the little fellow was scuffling turnips and when turning the…
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75 Years Ago Canadian Soldiers Helped To Liberate The Netherlands
— May 5, 2020

This week 75 years ago Canadian soldiers liberated the Netherlands. More than 7,600 Canadian soldiers laid down their lives to free the Country of my birth. My own mother was suffering from malnutrition and would not have survived another six…
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Wellington Museum Asks For Your Help To Document Pandemic Experiences
— April 18, 2020

The Wellington County Museum and Archives (WCMA) is closed to the public, but we’re still collecting! The WCMA is collecting records that document personal experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. We encourage you to share your story with us during this…
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Puslinch Historical Society Spring 2020 Newsletter
— March 23, 2020

Talk of annexation of part of Puslinch Township began in Guelph in 1964. On January 1, 1966, Guelph gobbled up the Brock Road Section of Puslinch almost entirely, coming south as far as Clair Road. On January 1, 1993, the…
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Progress in Puslinch – June 1872
— March 14, 2020

PUSLINCH Having lately had occasion to visit the greater part of the Township of Puslinch and see some locations, not seen for many years past, I was really astonished at the material progress in wealth and improvement apparent on every…
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Museum Celebrating Black History in Wellington County
— January 21, 2020

February is Black History Month and the Wellington County Museum & Archives invites you to help celebrate and reflect on our rich local and national history through music and storytelling. Did you know that some of the very first settlers…
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History Corner: Macdonald’s Store In Puslinch Village,1953
— December 8, 2019

These wonderful photos were taken by Bruce Murdoch of the Hamilton Spectator. They appeared in that newspaper. Originals are now stored in Hamilton Public Library. Macdonald’s store was located in Puslinch village. The building remains there. (Click on image for…
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The Puslinch Historical Society Newsletter For October 2019
— October 18, 2019

The October 2019 issue of the Puslinch Historical Society Newsletter can be downloaded by clicking on the image below. You can always visit the Historical Society’s website at www.puslinchhistorical.ca
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A Postcard From Puslinch c.1913
— August 7, 2019

Postcard from Puslinch circa 1913. This is the only postcard we have seen that mentions Puslinch. If you have any information about this card please send it to us!
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