About this Event
Notable Ancestors Who Have Left Their Mark on Windsor
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
Windsor-Essex Jane's Walk Fundraiser - $25/per person
Saturday, October 17 from 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Host: Volunteers from Cemetery Team, Essex Branch, OGS/OA
Do you ever wonder about how some of the streets in the older neighbourhoods of Windsor got their names? What about parks or buildings in the city? Were they named after someone special? What did someone do to warrant such recognition? Do you wonder where some of the old family businesses went? Are there connections when you see the same surname pop up multiple times?
Windsor Grove Cemetery has a history dating back to 1864, and many surnames found within its space may be familiar to Windsorites - streets, parks, buildings. The Cemetery Team of the Essex Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, has been working here for over 6 years, unearthing and photographing markers, and documenting those interred here in order to assist individuals researching their ancestors. Join us for a walk through Windsor Grove Cemetery, and hear the stories behind notable ancestors who have left their marks on Windsor.
Starting and Ending location:
Just inside the gates of Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles Street entrance), 455 Giles Blvd., E., Windsor On
About the host:
The mission of the OGS is to encourage, bring together and assist those interested in the pursuit of family history and to preserve our Ontario genealogical heritage. The Cemetery Team, Essex Branch has been working onsite at Windsor Grove for over 6 years, unearthing and photographing markers, and documenting those interred here to assist individuals researching their ancestors.
Event type:
Jane’s Walk - One hour guided walking tour
About the Fundraiser, Spooky Jane's Walk:
Spooky Jane’s Walk returns in October with candlelit tours, historic cemeteries, true terrible tales, and eerie neighbourhood events in Kingsville, Windsor, and Amherstburg.
Spooky Jane’s Walk is our annual fundraiser for the Jane’s Walk Windsor-Essex Festival, which brings more than 60 free community walks and events to the region each spring. Learn more at WindsorJanesWalk.ca.
Accessibility notes:
- No dogs, please
- Adult-focused content
- Challenging route: uneven terrain, walking on grass, hills
- Approximately 1.5 km of walking.
- No bathroom available
- Free street parking around the starting/ending location
Event venue & nearby stays
Windsor Grove Cemetery, 455 Giles Boulevard East, Windsor, Canada
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