Forest City Facts: Using Public History to Celebrate London’s Bicentennial

The Women's Canadian Club London is pleased to welcome Professor Michelle Hamilton as our Keynote Speaker on Thursday, November 12, 2026, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm, at the Best Western Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre.Forest City Facts: Using Public History to Celebrate London’s BicentennialJoin public historian and Western University Professor Michelle Hamilton for a fascinating exploration of the people, places, and stories that have shaped the Forest City. Through her work with Hear, Here London, historic buildings, archives, museums, and interactive heritage projects, Michelle brings history out of the archives and into the community.As London celebrates its 200th anniversary, discover how public history can bring our city’s stories to life, deepen our understanding of the past, and help us think about London’s future.Visit Speaker Series — Professor Hamilton for more details.

Our Youth Focus speaker will be Raine DeVries.

Community Service

This month we highlight the Byron-Springbank Royal Canadian Legion and A Book for Every Child. Visit the Community Service table to drop off :

• Aluminum pop tabs
• New books for children, preteens, teens
• Monetary funds for the Byron-Springbank Legion or the A Book for Every Child Campaign
• The Byron-Springbank Legion Poppy Fund

Visit our Community Service Page for more details.

Making A Difference Together

We also have our:

ARTIST'S MARKET IN THE ATRIUM at BW Plus Lamplighter Inn & Conference Centre, 591 Wellington Rd. S. London Ontario, on Thursday November 12th, 2026 from 12:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. - Check out the "Line Up" below for details.