Hammonds Plains Historical Society Spring 2025 Update:
Upcoming AGM – May 26th – 7pm
The Hammonds Plains Historical Society will be holding its AGM on May 26th at 7pm at the Cornerstone Wesleyan Church (1215 Hammonds Plains). The presentation for the AGM this year is entitled ‘Inviting Images – Part 2’. The presentation will be a photo study of Hammonds Plains photos of the past, including a discussion of what the photos shows, who is in the photo, when and where the photo was taken, and the historical significance of the images.
During the meeting, both the Annual Board of Director’s Report and Annual Financial Statement will be tabled. In addition, the election of Board members for the coming year will take place.
Interested in adding your voice to discovering the history of Hammonds Plains? The society is looking to add Board of Director members for next year. If you are looking for more information or to express interest, please e-mail us at hphsociety@gmail.com
New Painting Donated:
Thanks to the kind donation of local artist Jean MacKaracher-Watson we have received a painting taken from one of our historic photos. The following painting has been donated to the society, depicting a typical Hammonds Plains scene from years gone of logging in the local forests.
2024-25 Memberships:We are now accepting memberships for the 2024-25 year. Membership fee is $10 per year. If you have been a member in the past, no need to fill out a new registration form. Fees can be sent by cheque to: 1541 Hammonds Plains Road, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia B4B 1P6 or by e-transfer to haverstockdave@gmail.com. Membership fees are also accepted at each of our general meetings.
New Memberships can be completed by going to our website, filling out a membership form and sending fee, either by cheque or e-transfer.
Our Facebook Page Series – Did You Know?
On our facebook page, we have started our new weekly series titled ‘Did You Know?. Each week we will be posting an interesting historical antidote about the Hammonds Plains area. The facts will be a mix of statements that capture thought-provoking and little-known stories of our past. Comments and memories are invited on our facebook page about each of the facts.
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