Sat, May 03
|Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles St.)
Windsor Grove Cemetery - Where History Comes Alive
Jane's Walk: Stroll through Windsor Grove Cemetery with local family history volunteers, learn about its history and the history of Windsor, through the rich stories of many famous and infamous individuals interred there. (FULL)
Time & Location
May 03, 2025, 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Windsor Grove Cemetery (Giles St.), 455 Giles Blvd E, Windsor, ON N9A 4C5, Canada
About the event
Windsor Grove Cemetery - Where History Comes Alive
Host: Pat Clancy and Volunteers (Essex Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society/Ontario Ancestors)
Contact host: pat.clancy@ogs.on.ca
Please note: Registration is full for this event.
A cemetery is a place where every death had a life, and every life has a story. Windsor Grove Cemetery is over 160 years old, and has lots of stories to tell. Tour this historic gem with the Cemetery Team of the Essex Branch, Ontario Genealogical Society, which has been working here for over 5 years, unearthing and photographing markers, and documenting those interred here in order to assist individuals researching their ancestors.
Many stories about both famous and infamous residents of Windsor have been uncovered during their work. Learn about Windsor Grove's history, and the stories of many individuals interred here. Local history shakers, front-line workers, creative individuals, and citizens with just interesting stories. So much to uncover. Join us for Jane's Walk to find out so much more.
Event location: The walk will start and end at the Giles Street Entrance to Windsor Grove Cemetery, 455 Giles Blvd E., Windsor
Type of Event:
Jane's Walk - Guided walking tour
Accessibility notes:
Challenging walk (uneven and unpaved pathways, hills)
Is there a bathroom nearby?
No bathroom available
Where can attendees park?
Free street parking around the starting/ending location
How much walking is involved?
Approximately 1.5 km of walking