Maryhill Historical Society

     *PRESERVING THE HISTORY & HERITAGE OF THE MARYHILL COMMUNITY AND THE SURROUNDING AREA*

 

PRESENTS

 

HERITAGE DAY FUNDRAISER & LUNCHEON

 

Sunday September 22, 2024

12:00—4:00pm

At

Maryhill Community Centre

    Advance Tickets Only : per person     $15:00      6-10 $ 7.00       5 and under Free

 

order of the day

·       Church at 11 am for those who wish to attend Mass

·       Lunch immediately after Mass at Community Centre

·       Silent Auction and Presentations

·       Roadside Tour of Crosses erected by the first ancestors

·        

This is the Society’s major fundraiser.   It is vital to the Society’s survival.

To order tickets :

·       e-transfer to:  maryhillroots@gmail.com

In the message box write : ‘tickets’ – and how many___

 

·       Tickets will be available  at the back of church Sept.8 and Sept. 15

 

Or Call to order tickets or to arrange a monetary donation :

Diane  519 648-2432

Linda  519 242-9595

Tom     519 824-4074

 

For those unable to attend we will gladly accept any donation amount.

·       e-transfer:  maryhillroots@gmail.com    in the message box write ‘donation’

·       cheque:  Maryhill Historical Society

1338 B Maryhill Rd.

Maryhill ON  N0B 2B0

 

 

 

 

LET’S PLAY EUCHRE !!!!

Where:  St. Boniface Rectory, Maryhill

 When:  Monday evenings July 8 to August 26 except August 5 (Civic Holiday)

 Time:  6:30 pm sharp to 8:30 or 9:00pm 

Cost:  $5.00    50/50 draw will be available

Why?  Just to have fun !  

What to bring:  NON-ALCOHOLIC DRINK and a snack if you want.

Parking in the church parking lot.  Enter by the rear entrance.

Proceeds will be divided between the Maryhill Historical Society and St. Boniface Church

Please call  (519) 590 1516 if you have a question. We would appreciate a call if you are coming but not necessary.

 

 

Support the Maryhill Historical Society
by Becoming a Member! 

click the link for the new Membership Form:  2024 MHS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

  • A paid membership allows you to have a vote at the Annual General Meeting
  • Receive the Newsletter
  • You could be nominated and voted to be a Board Director
  • Becoming a member and getting involved will allow you to explore and share your Talents with others
  • You will enjoy working with others who also want to preserve and promote the History of  Maryhill & the surrounding Villages

 

The new Board of Directors for 2024 met on January 7, 2024 to begin organizing the Events for the coming year.  Check back regularly for updates

Old Walled Cemetery

Ron Schmuck a former director of MHS restored many of the iron crosses.  Ron has some wonderful photos and information regarding the St. Boniface Old Walled Cemetery.

Click the links:  https://maryhillroots.com/old-walled-cemetery/

https://st-boniface-owc.weebly.com/

Archives & Genealogy Information

With thanks from Robert Wideen who has so kindly shared this historical information about Soufflenheim from where many of  our Ancestors Immigrated. This website has a wealth of information and exquisite graphics.

https://www.soufflenheimgenealogy.com/

http://www.smithancestry.com/alsace/souffbirth

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