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Historic Plaques and Storyboards

In 2022 we began to research and erect a series of plaques and storyboards to commemorate historic events in Wellesley Township.  
Emancipation Day Picnic Plaque - August 26, 2023
This plaque commemorates the Emancipation Day picnic held on Temperance Island in Hawkesville on August 1, 1863. About 80 attendees listened to speeches by Mayor Joe Nowak, MP Tim Louis, Peter van der Maas and several direct descendants of Queen's Bush Settlement pioneer families. ​ ​
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Dewar Bridge Plaque - May 9, 2023
The Dewar Bridge was one of the earliest rigid frame bridges in the township. It was more ornate than others with the names of those involved in the design and construction engraved on the top of its railings. In 2022 it was rebuilt for safety purposes. The bridge is located just north of Kingwood on Chalmers-Forrest Road. 
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Heidelberg Meadows Storyboard - September 17, 2022
This storyboard honours the Hahn family, early pioneers in Heidelberg. Five generations of the Hahn family farmed the area which became the Heidelberg Meadows subdivision in 1976. Four new streets were named after their descendants - James, Wayne, John and Arthur. The storyboard is located at the corner of Lobsinger Line and Arthur Road. 
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