Nasagiweya Historical Society

Please RSVP to this event ... This is for people interested in the History of Nassagaweya and what the Historical Society does, please reach out to us. Membership is $25 for a single membership and $35 for a family membership. Our annual Irish Stew Dinner is a time to meet other members and will be held on St. Patrick's day this year. cost is $15 for one meal and $25 for a couple. A Family of 4 with children under 12 will be $35.

Our latest plaque, honouring one of the early merchants in the village of Moffat.

Russell Elsley operated his grocery store on 15 Sideroad, serving the needs of the hamlet from 1919 onward. At one time, the store was attached to his house, but in 1925 he built a brick building and located the store there. Orders were delivered by horse and wagon. Most goods were sold in bulk - raisins, brown and white sugar, oatmeal, flour, and rice, as well as some feed grains.

The Elsley family at one time operated stores in Campbellville, Moffat, Brookville, and Guelph. Moffat at the time had a population of around 50 people, and Elsley's store was central to its success as a thriving community. At one time, Moffat also had a carpenter shop, and a blacksmith's forge that did a thriving business before the age of the automobile.

After a wonderful and thoroughly enjoyable Christmas Pot Luck last night, our newest historical plaque was presented to Glen and Sharon Duff. Their farm dates back to 1848, and was originally owned by George Watson. The term Yeoman refers to a gentleman who owns land - in this case, a farmer, as were many of the earliest settlers of Nasagiweya.

If you are interested in a historical plaque for your property, please contact the historical society. These plaques carry no legal significance - they simply show your interest and pride in the history of your property.

Pictured here are Colin Best, our Regional Counsellor; Glen and Sharon Duff with their plaque; and Robert Carley, President of the historical society.

You are invited to our presentation on Remembrance Day, November 11, at the Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 15 sideroad, at 7:30, as the Nasagiweya Historical Society examines the role of nurses in wartime.

Nurses have always been in the forefront of the war effort, both here at home in Canada and abroad. Their professional leadership, skills, and compassion for those soldiers and communities in their care, often took a toll on their person and psyche. Join us in taking a trip through history with Mary Carley, RN as we honour nurses’ impact and experiences in these arenas, and their influence that persists in society well beyond the battlefield.

As always, admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Congratulations to our new Ward 1 councillor, George Minakakis, seen here with our Regional Councillor Colin Best, at George's swearing in ceremony today in Milton. We know George will represent Nassagaweya well, as Colin has done for years.

Please join us at our October 14 meeting.
Our speaker will be Caroline Rose, OERHA Director of the Halton County Radial Railway. Caroline will be speaking about the history of the museum, transportation history and the museum's 70th Anniversary Celebration book. Copies of the book will be available for purchase, but payments need to be made ahead of time online at https://store112743960.company.site/products/book-celebrating-70-years. Please bring a copy of your receipt. Caroline is happy to sign your book, if you would like. For more information about the museum visit hcry.org.
Free admission, with coffee, tea, and snacks after.

Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 15 Sideroad, 7:30 pm

Nasagiweya Historical Society Quiz

Question: What two major tourist attractions are located in Nassagaweya?

Clues: Both bring in large number of visitors each year; increase our tax contribution to the Town of Milton; and people pay to get taken for a ride; but only one is operated entirely by volunteers.

Answer: Join us next Tuesday, October 14th, at the Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, 3097 15 sideroad, at 7:30, as the Nasagiweya Historical Society presents Caroline Rose, a member of the board of directors, and author of a new book on the 70 year history of the Halton Radial Railway Museum. Caroline will speak on the past, the present, and the future of this well known working historic organization. With an excellent speaker, good company, and coffee, tea, and desserts after, it will be an enjoyable evening.

As always, admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.

Oh, and the other tourist attraction? Read the clues.

Do you know all the small hamlets and villages that used to be in the four townships in Halton County - Trafalgar, Nelson, Esquesing, and Nassagaweya. Some still remain, while most are gone. From a 1941 map of Ontario.