The Explore Our Story Podcast https://danschmalz94.podbean.com A new podcast featuring discussions on local history of the Cambridge, Ontario area. Learn about the development of the communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair from settlement to their amalgamation in 1973 to the present. Popular Historian Dan Schmalz is your host through history of his hometown and beyond. Not affiliated with the City of Cambridge or the Archives. Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en ca Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. History 1440 episodic A new podcast on local history in the Cambridge, Ontario area. learn about the development of the communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair from settlement to their amalgamation in 1973 to the present. Local historian Dan Schmalz is your host through history of his hometown and beyond. Dan Schmalz Dan Schmalz No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7532386/Explore-Our-Story-Logo-blue-final-dan-schmalz-1200_uyaqb8.jpeg The Explore Our Story Podcast https://danschmalz94.podbean.com 144 144 Season Two: Our Storytellers Volume 1: Marion Roes ”Death as Life’s Work” Funeral Homes in Cambridge Season Two: Our Storytellers Volume 1: Marion Roes ”Death as Life’s Work” Funeral Homes in Cambridge https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-our-storytellers-volume-1-marion-roes-death-as-life-s-work-funeral-homes-in-cambridge/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-our-storytellers-volume-1-marion-roes-death-as-life-s-work-funeral-homes-in-cambridge/#comments Wed, 15 Jun 2022 08:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/56b654ed-8884-33d1-8787-27e51841a381 Join Dan Schmalz as he begins a new series of interviews with members of the local history community.

In Volume 1 Dan speaks with Marion Roes about her book Death as Life's Work, which deals with Undertaking and Funeral Homes in Waterloo Region.  She comes from a family that has 4 generations of experience in the field and she tells interesting stories about Cambridge Funeral Homes and more!

]]> Join Dan Schmalz as he begins a new series of interviews with members of the local history community.

In Volume 1 Dan speaks with Marion Roes about her book Death as Life's Work, which deals with Undertaking and Funeral Homes in Waterloo Region.  She comes from a family that has 4 generations of experience in the field and she tells interesting stories about Cambridge Funeral Homes and more!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1382 23 full Season Two Episode Three: The Night is Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn: Galt After the Cholera Season Two Episode Three: The Night is Always Darkest Just Before the Dawn: Galt After the Cholera https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-three-the-night-is-always-darkest-just-before-the-dawn-galt-after-the-cholera/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-three-the-night-is-always-darkest-just-before-the-dawn-galt-after-the-cholera/#comments Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/02dde5a2-e098-31cc-ab4a-8af8988526c0 In this episode Dan continues to look at the development of the Village of Galt as it recovers from a devastating cholera outbreak and begins to emerge from the shadow of it's two principle founders William Dickson and Absalom Shade.

]]> In this episode Dan continues to look at the development of the Village of Galt as it recovers from a devastating cholera outbreak and begins to emerge from the shadow of it's two principle founders William Dickson and Absalom Shade.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 867 22 full Season Two Episode Two: Galt: The Cholera Outbreak of 1834 Season Two Episode Two: Galt: The Cholera Outbreak of 1834 https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-two-galt-the-cholera-outbreak-of-1834/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-two-galt-the-cholera-outbreak-of-1834/#comments Mon, 18 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/4b82def9-6f95-36fc-aa38-0a4ef4653d0d Join Dan as he explores the events surrounding the outbreak of cholera in the village of Galt in 1834, with first hand accounts of the tragedy.  How a thriving village was nearly destroyed, an especially timely topic given our recent history.

]]> Join Dan as he explores the events surrounding the outbreak of cholera in the village of Galt in 1834, with first hand accounts of the tragedy.  How a thriving village was nearly destroyed, an especially timely topic given our recent history.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1560 21 full Season Two Episode 1: Galt the Early Years a Closer Look Season Two Episode 1: Galt the Early Years a Closer Look https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-one-galt-the-early-years-a-closer-look/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-episode-one-galt-the-early-years-a-closer-look/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/f25e31f1-7d3a-36f0-a2c2-e42f4f014b5c Join Dan Schmalz as he continues to look at the early history of Galt, part of what is now Cambridge, Ontario.  This episode he looks at what was like 200 years ago and how the settlement developed from 1816 to about 1834.

]]> Join Dan Schmalz as he continues to look at the early history of Galt, part of what is now Cambridge, Ontario.  This episode he looks at what was like 200 years ago and how the settlement developed from 1816 to about 1834.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 983 20 full Season Two Promo New Name Same Great Podcast Season Two Promo New Name Same Great Podcast https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-promo-new-name-same-great-podcast/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/season-two-promo-new-name-same-great-podcast/#comments Mon, 28 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/f90a7495-40a8-3481-be78-d0abb68575eb Back for Season Two after a long hiatus.  New name same great local history!  Learn a bit about where we will go next. Dan Schmalz is your guide as we continue to Explore Our Story!

]]> Back for Season Two after a long hiatus.  New name same great local history!  Learn a bit about where we will go next. Dan Schmalz is your guide as we continue to Explore Our Story!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 285 19 full Season One Episode 13.2: Queen’s Square, some churches and a big canon! Season One Episode 13.2: Queen’s Square, some churches and a big canon! https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-thirteen-part-two-queen-s-square-some-churches-and-a-big-canon/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-thirteen-part-two-queen-s-square-some-churches-and-a-big-canon/#comments Tue, 07 Sep 2021 09:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/992070ce-9524-39c2-be33-d3402cf7320c In Part Two of our look at Queen's Square Dan goes over the Centennial Fountain, some long lost buildings that once occupied the Square and finally the Cannon!

]]> In Part Two of our look at Queen's Square Dan goes over the Centennial Fountain, some long lost buildings that once occupied the Square and finally the Cannon!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1484 18 full Season One Episode 13.1 Queen Square, some churches, a big canon and more! Season One Episode 13.1 Queen Square, some churches, a big canon and more! https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-131-queen-square-some-churches-a-big-canon-and-more/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-131-queen-square-some-churches-a-big-canon-and-more/#comments Mon, 19 Jul 2021 09:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/2d2dd958-c734-301c-ac0e-9ba3875224b1 In the first of a two part episode learn about the history of the iconic Queen's Square in Galt.  The plan to make it Galt's Town Centre, it's amazing Churches, the Cenotaph and more!

]]> In the first of a two part episode learn about the history of the iconic Queen's Square in Galt.  The plan to make it Galt's Town Centre, it's amazing Churches, the Cenotaph and more!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1138 17 full Season One Episode 12: ”The Flood of 1974” Season One Episode 12: ”The Flood of 1974” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-flood-of-1974/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-12-the-flood-of-1974/#comments Mon, 17 May 2021 08:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/33478160-3e5e-3b0d-98ce-0966594734d4 Join Dan this time and he discussed the most famous event in Cambridge's almost 50 year history.  The Great Flood of 1974.

]]> Join Dan this time and he discussed the most famous event in Cambridge's almost 50 year history.  The Great Flood of 1974.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 615 16 full Season One Episode 11: ”The Empress of India Disaster” Season One Episode 11: ”The Empress of India Disaster” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-eleven-the-empress-of-india-disaster/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-eleven-the-empress-of-india-disaster/#comments Tue, 04 May 2021 00:14:58 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/e6752926-fae8-3bae-9f3b-0d9fb6d9e07c The tragic story of the pleasure boat Empress of India and the sinking that claimed the lives of more than a dozen people on the Grand River in 1878.

]]> The tragic story of the pleasure boat Empress of India and the sinking that claimed the lives of more than a dozen people on the Grand River in 1878.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 893 15 full Season One Episode 10: ”The Birth of Cambridge and Blair, the Often-Overlooked Village” Season One Episode 10: ”The Birth of Cambridge and Blair, the Often-Overlooked Village” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-birth-of-cambridge-and-blair-the-often-overlooked-village/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-10-the-birth-of-cambridge-and-blair-the-often-overlooked-village/#comments Sun, 11 Apr 2021 23:16:35 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/9a329f2d-cc5e-3a5b-9043-de5772828c48 A look at the history of Blair, the smallest and often most overlooked part of the City of Cambridge.  We also look at the amalgamation of 1973 that saw Galt, Preston, Hespeler and the former village of Blair merged to form the new City of Cambridge.

]]> A look at the history of Blair, the smallest and often most overlooked part of the City of Cambridge.  We also look at the amalgamation of 1973 that saw Galt, Preston, Hespeler and the former village of Blair merged to form the new City of Cambridge.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 842 14 full Season One Episode 9.3: The World-Famous Galt Arena Gardens Season One Episode 9.3: The World-Famous Galt Arena Gardens https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-93-the-world-famous-galt-arena-gardens/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-93-the-world-famous-galt-arena-gardens/#comments Sun, 28 Mar 2021 21:40:34 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/44a53560-1d01-3ba4-954c-58dd9de3323e The story of the World Famous Galt Arena, the oldest continually operating arena in the world!  Learn about the incredible history of this rink from its beginnings to the years of welcoming starts like Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuck to today as it approaches its 100th anniversary!

]]> The story of the World Famous Galt Arena, the oldest continually operating arena in the world!  Learn about the incredible history of this rink from its beginnings to the years of welcoming starts like Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuck to today as it approaches its 100th anniversary!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1322 13 full Season One Episode 9.2: Hespeler Hockey Sticks Season One Episode 9.2: Hespeler Hockey Sticks https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-92-hespeler-hockey-sticks/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-92-hespeler-hockey-sticks/#comments Mon, 15 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/b7d63988-b467-3b0a-a92b-93ff3ff31175 The story of Hespeler Hockey Sticks.  From it's early beginnings, to being the stick supplier of the Great One himself.  Learn about the history of one of Hespeler's most iconic businesses.

]]> The story of Hespeler Hockey Sticks.  From it's early beginnings, to being the stick supplier of the Great One himself.  Learn about the history of one of Hespeler's most iconic businesses.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 689 12 full Seaaon One Episode 9.1: The Story of the Amazing Preston Rivulettes Seaaon One Episode 9.1: The Story of the Amazing Preston Rivulettes https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-nine-the-history-of-hockey-in-cambridge-a-rich-history-in-three-communities/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-nine-the-history-of-hockey-in-cambridge-a-rich-history-in-three-communities/#comments Mon, 01 Mar 2021 09:03:00 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/1f53814a-dedc-304b-89c3-8e0ca830085f This is Part One of a four part episode discussing hockey in Cambridge.  It begins with the story of the incredible Preston Rivulettes, a women's hockey team of the 1930's that lost only twice in over 350 games.  Stay tuned for more including Hespeler and its hockey sticks and the Galt Arena Gardens (The world's oldest continually operating arena) and hockey since Cambridge was created in 1973.

]]> This is Part One of a four part episode discussing hockey in Cambridge.  It begins with the story of the incredible Preston Rivulettes, a women's hockey team of the 1930's that lost only twice in over 350 games.  Stay tuned for more including Hespeler and its hockey sticks and the Galt Arena Gardens (The world's oldest continually operating arena) and hockey since Cambridge was created in 1973.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 896 11 full Season One Episode 8: ”Titanic the Unsinkable Ship’s Connection to Galt and the Six” Season One Episode 8: ”Titanic the Unsinkable Ship’s Connection to Galt and the Six” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-eight-titanic-the-unsinkable-ships-connection-to-galt-and-the-six/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-eight-titanic-the-unsinkable-ships-connection-to-galt-and-the-six/#comments Mon, 08 Feb 2021 09:00:00 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/da0f80a2-008f-3034-9520-187276ef655f This episode explores the sinking of the RMS Titanic and its connection to the Galt area of Cambridge in the form of the six Chinese men who survived its sinking.  One of these men was a Lee Bing who may have settled in Galt.  Learn more about Cambridge's connection to Titanic and the new documentary film  "The Six" chronicling the incredible story of of these men who survived Titanic, racism and more to finally have their stories told more than a century after the sinking of the Titanic.

]]> This episode explores the sinking of the RMS Titanic and its connection to the Galt area of Cambridge in the form of the six Chinese men who survived its sinking.  One of these men was a Lee Bing who may have settled in Galt.  Learn more about Cambridge's connection to Titanic and the new documentary film  "The Six" chronicling the incredible story of of these men who survived Titanic, racism and more to finally have their stories told more than a century after the sinking of the Titanic.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 657 10 full Season One Episode 7: The History of You and Me Season One Episode 7: The History of You and Me https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-seven-the-history-of-you-and-me/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-seven-the-history-of-you-and-me/#comments Mon, 25 Jan 2021 09:00:00 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/0a173d2c-95ac-3649-a07d-9b83eecdaac7 In this episode we take a look at the field of genealogy and how to study your family history using popular tools such as Ancestry, oral histories and good ole fashion detective work!  I also use my own experience researching my family and how I was able to trace my family back to Belgium, Ireland and Germany and then visited my ancestral homelands in the summer of 2016.

]]> In this episode we take a look at the field of genealogy and how to study your family history using popular tools such as Ancestry, oral histories and good ole fashion detective work!  I also use my own experience researching my family and how I was able to trace my family back to Belgium, Ireland and Germany and then visited my ancestral homelands in the summer of 2016.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1489 9 full Season One Episode 6: Preston, the German Settlement with an English Name (AUDIO ONLY) Season One Episode 6: Preston, the German Settlement with an English Name (AUDIO ONLY) https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-six-preston-the-german-settlement-with-an-english-name-audio-only/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-six-preston-the-german-settlement-with-an-english-name-audio-only/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2021 11:41:26 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/b76cee5f-3e91-3cd6-a674-2007ee488509 The History of Preston from it's founding in 1805 to the early 1900's. Exploring its Mennonite roots, the Hotel Corner, Schools, Railways and more!

 

This Version contains only the audio as Spotify does not currently accept video podcasts.

]]> The History of Preston from it's founding in 1805 to the early 1900's. Exploring its Mennonite roots, the Hotel Corner, Schools, Railways and more!

 

This Version contains only the audio as Spotify does not currently accept video podcasts.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 840 8 full Season One Episode 6: Preston, the German Settlement with an English Name Season One Episode 6: Preston, the German Settlement with an English Name https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-six-preston-the-german-settlement-with-an-english-name/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-six-preston-the-german-settlement-with-an-english-name/#comments Sun, 03 Jan 2021 20:38:31 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/a519bdc5-11c4-3993-bfe5-9bfce1b6612c The History of Preston from it's founding in 1805 to the early 1900's. Exploring its Mennonite roots, the Hotel Corner, Schools, Railways and more!

]]> The History of Preston from it's founding in 1805 to the early 1900's. Exploring its Mennonite roots, the Hotel Corner, Schools, Railways and more!

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 840 7 full Season One Special Episode ”The Preston Springs Hotel” Season One Special Episode ”The Preston Springs Hotel” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/special-episode-the-preston-springs-hotel/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/special-episode-the-preston-springs-hotel/#comments Sun, 27 Dec 2020 19:33:39 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/d95c1fb3-7d52-34a3-a435-e1fb9e84f039 A special supplementary episode about the Preston Springs Hotel and the Hotel Corner of Preston

]]> A special supplementary episode about the Preston Springs Hotel and the Hotel Corner of Preston

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 455 6 full Season One Episode 5: Jacob Hespeler: A Man of Vision Season One Episode 5: Jacob Hespeler: A Man of Vision https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-five-jacob-hespeler-a-man-of-vision/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-five-jacob-hespeler-a-man-of-vision/#comments Mon, 07 Dec 2020 09:00:00 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/2820e3a6-9b9c-3445-9e49-1e73f4d7089d On this episode of the Explore Our Story Podcast we look at another pivotal figure in the early history of what became Cambridge.  Jacob Hespeler, the man responsible for changing the small settlement of New Hope to the thriving Village of Hespeler.

]]> On this episode of the Explore Our Story Podcast we look at another pivotal figure in the early history of what became Cambridge.  Jacob Hespeler, the man responsible for changing the small settlement of New Hope to the thriving Village of Hespeler.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 858 5 full Season One Episode 4: May Their Memory Liveth Forevermore: Remembrance Day, the 111th, the Highland Light Infantry, the WRENS and more Season One Episode 4: May Their Memory Liveth Forevermore: Remembrance Day, the 111th, the Highland Light Infantry, the WRENS and more https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-four-may-their-memory-liveth-forevermore-remembrance-day-the-111th-the-highland-light-infantry-the-wrens-and-more/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-four-may-their-memory-liveth-forevermore-remembrance-day-the-111th-the-highland-light-infantry-the-wrens-and-more/#comments Wed, 11 Nov 2020 08:00:00 -0400 danschmalz94.podbean.com/3c4f8f6b-8c7b-3311-90cd-4b80ec53a988 This episode deals with military history in Cambridge.  From the 111th Battalion, the Highland Light Infantry, the Wrens, some of the individual stories about veterans, the Cenotaphs and even my trip to Europe and Normandy in 2016.  This is a tribute to those brave men and women who served, those that made it home, those that did not.  We owe them forever gratitude.  Thank you for your sacrifices.  Lest We Forget.

]]> This episode deals with military history in Cambridge.  From the 111th Battalion, the Highland Light Infantry, the Wrens, some of the individual stories about veterans, the Cenotaphs and even my trip to Europe and Normandy in 2016.  This is a tribute to those brave men and women who served, those that made it home, those that did not.  We owe them forever gratitude.  Thank you for your sacrifices.  Lest We Forget.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1451 4 full Season One Episode 3: Spooky Ghost Stories and True Crime, An Explore Our Story Podcast Halloween! Season One Episode 3: Spooky Ghost Stories and True Crime, An Explore Our Story Podcast Halloween! https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-three-spooky-ghost-stories-and-true-crime-an-archives-guy-podcast-halloween/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-three-spooky-ghost-stories-and-true-crime-an-archives-guy-podcast-halloween/#comments Sun, 18 Oct 2020 22:12:10 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/e33592a5-093c-3a5d-8def-385ab513bca7 The first Explore Our Story Podcast Themed episode is here just in time for Halloween! This time we go over a couple famous ghost stories in Cambridge as well as some not so well known true crime stories.  The Old Post Office, GCI, Indian burial grounds, bizarre murders and more.

]]> The first Explore Our Story Podcast Themed episode is here just in time for Halloween! This time we go over a couple famous ghost stories in Cambridge as well as some not so well known true crime stories.  The Old Post Office, GCI, Indian burial grounds, bizarre murders and more.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 1633 3 full The Explore Our Story Podcast Prologue The Explore Our Story Podcast Prologue https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/the-archives-guy-podcast-prologue/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/the-archives-guy-podcast-prologue/#comments Sun, 20 Sep 2020 21:24:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/45319380-1349-319e-8481-50f4af321660 The Explore Our Story Podcast is a new podcast primarily focused on local history in the Cambridge, Ontario area.  Learn about the development of the communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair from settlement to their amalgamation in 1973 to the present.  Local historian Dan Schmalz is your host through history of his hometown and beyond.

]]> The Explore Our Story Podcast is a new podcast primarily focused on local history in the Cambridge, Ontario area.  Learn about the development of the communities of Galt, Preston, Hespeler and Blair from settlement to their amalgamation in 1973 to the present.  Local historian Dan Schmalz is your host through history of his hometown and beyond.

]]> danschmalz94 false No 858 1 full Season One Episode 1: “The Beginning: Pre-European Settlement, Indigenous Peoples and Beyond” Season One Episode 1: “The Beginning: Pre-European Settlement, Indigenous Peoples and Beyond” https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-one-the-beginning-pre-european-settlement-indigenous-peoples-and-beyond/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-one-the-beginning-pre-european-settlement-indigenous-peoples-and-beyond/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 15:16:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/1e6b2d73-11e7-34d3-973d-f673baccf3d1 A look at indigenous history in the Cambridge, Ontario area.

]]> A look at indigenous history in the Cambridge, Ontario area.

]]> Dan Schmalz false No 474 1 full Season One Episode 2: So You Want to Build a Settlement Huh? Dickson, Shade and Some Guy Named Galt. Season One Episode 2: So You Want to Build a Settlement Huh? Dickson, Shade and Some Guy Named Galt. https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-two-so-you-want-to-build-a-settlement-huh-dickson-shade-and-some-guy-named-galt/ https://danschmalz94.podbean.com/e/episode-two-so-you-want-to-build-a-settlement-huh-dickson-shade-and-some-guy-named-galt/#comments Tue, 01 Sep 2020 10:11:00 -0300 danschmalz94.podbean.com/b1922fe8-9826-3bc2-9175-a1e633020117 Episode Two deals with the early history of Shade's Mills which ultimately became Galt from about 1795 until 1827.  Learn about how the land was acquired, by who and how the early settlement came to be called Galt.

]]> Episode Two deals with the early history of Shade's Mills which ultimately became Galt from about 1795 until 1827.  Learn about how the land was acquired, by who and how the early settlement came to be called Galt.

]]> danschmalz94 false No 1323 2 full