Campbell Cork will be the guest speaker at the Mapleton Historical Society’s annual meeting on May 4.
Cork, who previously addressed the society in 2013, will focus this year’s presentation on the Kenilworth Blacksmith Shop and anecdotes from Mapleton Township.
An avid collector of local history from the Mount Forest area, Cork reports on midwestern Ontario for Blackburn Radio.
He has edited A History of Egremont 1840-1983, An Update to the History of Egremont Township 1984-2000, A History of the Catholic Community of Kenilworth, Ontario 1830s to 1993, Normanby Reflections Volume 2: A History of Normanby Township, The History of Holstein 1850-1996 and From Then Till Now: A History of Arthur Township 1850 – 1995.
Cork’s Pig’s Ear series of books contain some of his favourite homespun stories, some of which have been broadcast on Blackburn stations and published in magazines such as Better Farming, Farm and Country and Homer.
Homer magazine, published by Cork, is an illustrated annual periodical containing historical articles and photographs relating to the people, places, institutions and businesses in the Mount Forest area.
The Mapleton Historical Society Newsletter describes Cork as “one of the most interesting and knowledgeable people in our area of Ontario,” noting “the stories he has collected over the years are entertaining to hear.”
The annual meeting on May 4 will begin at 7:30pm at the PMD arena in Drayton. Everyone is welcome. Refreshments will be available after the meeting.
