35th Anniversary – Saturday, October 1, 2016
The 35th Anniversary Celebration included an exciting 200th Anniversary component, the donation of an early settler’s Family Heirloom to the Beckwith Heritage Committee for perpetual keeping.
The Kerfoot Family Bible
Time sure does fly when you are having fun! Waterfall BBQ catered lunch was enjoyed by all. The many activities included historical and antique exhibits, family history research assistance, readings by local authors Arlene Stafford Wilson and Linda Secasspina, and the awards and recognition presentation ceremony for the Lanark County Pioneer Families Humanitarian Award, Long Standing Community Service Recognition, Dedicated Volunteer and the Honorary Life Memberships Awards.
This event took place at the Beckwith Township Municipal Office Complex, five minutes south of Carleton Place on Highway #15
The 35th anniversary celebration was organized and presented by the society’s Board of Directors and sponsored by the Beckwith Township Council.