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It has been a year of great strides towards our heritage
goals. On May 20th, we had our third annual restoration celebration
at the "White" Church. Once again, despite cold
and damp weather, we had a good turnout to see our progress,
enjoy "Curly's Old Fashioned Hot Dogs", participate
in a silent auction and bake sale and enjoy the spirited entertainment
provided by Peter Probst and His Merry Men (son Jordan and
Brent Cooper).
We raised several thousand dollars. It is our success in local
fundraising that was instrumental in garnering another Trillium
Foundation Community Grant.
This allowed us to complete the gallery strengthening, put
in new platforms, finish interior work and replace the old
vestibule. All just in time for September 7th and ... THE
FIRST WEDDING IN OVER 30 YEARS and a culmination of our dream
to bring this 1837 important heritage gem back to life.
What a thrilling day it was ! Over 80 friends and family
came for the union of Samantha Collins and Colin McCleave
of Brampton. Over a dozen of Colin's close family came all
the way from Belfast. A beautiful "heritage echo"
as the church was built by early settlers from the old country.
To hear the building reverberating to the sound of bagpipes
was indeed a "goose bump" moment. A major Toronto
Star article generated considerable business - so much to
that many inquiries were fielded about availability for the
future.
And have you noticed what a beautiful job is being done restoring
the 1903 stone wall by the Town of Caledon.
During the summer, the BHS hosted a free heritage walk for
20 local school children. The Brampton Historical Society
is booking a walk for next year.
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