I have been working on this article since I first began writing this column nearly five years ago, looking back at some of the memories associated with Newmarket’s Teen Town that are still so strong after all these years. My sincere thanks need to go out to all those who have participated in quite a few…
Month: December 2022
Transitioning To Vibrancy In Sharon
This weekend on NewmarketToday we return to our examination of the hamlet of Sharon and its transition into a vibrant village. Last weekend we looked at the establishment of the community and the vital part that the Children of Peace played and this weekend we will expand our exploration. I mentioned in my first article the skills and…
Hamlet Of Sharon Traces Its Roots To Loyalists, Quakers
In my continuing series on the historic hamlets in our area, we travel to East Gwillimbury. I’ll begin with a brief history of East Gwillimbury. There are three townships bearing the name of Gwillimbury: East and North Gwillimbury in the County of York, and West Gwillimbury in Simcoe County. These townships take their name from the…
