The Plympton-Wyoming Historical Society is holding a unique fundraising event November 18 and 19. The Mystery History Christmas Tour includes eight places of historical significance in the municipality. Society Vice President Muriel Wright says they want to increase public knowledge about the museum located in the lower level of the Camlachie Library. They also want to increase awareness of historical events in the municipality. "The only way to do so is to take a little bit of a car trip," says Wright. "The tour includes a number of historical sites including century old homes and farms, churches and other buildings." Tickets cost $12 at the door and include a map to the historical locations. Included is a re-enactment of the kidnapping of wealthy businessman John Labatt that occurred in Plympton Wyoming along Egremont Rd. in 1934 A craft sale will also be held at the Old Plympton Township Hall at Oil Heritage Rd. and Egremont Rd. More information can be found at www.plympton-wyoming.com
Christmas Tour Poster, courtesy of the Plympton-Wyoming Historical Society.
