Richmond County Historical Society

The new location of Richmond County Historical Society at 1161, Rte. 243, Melbourne Township has a fascinating exhibition about local women in history. The idea is to highlight women who have made a difference in our community and in the lives of our local population, and women who have impacted individuals or who have pioneered an idea or created a lasting memory in our lives.

Each of the articles from Richmond County Historical Society will feature one of these ladies. Alice Garvin was born in Chute Panet and received her high school education in Quebec City. Following this she went to Macdonald College to take her teachers diploma. Her first assignment was in Danville where she taught grades 1-7; she had nine pupils and her salary was $40.00 per month. From the fall of 1940 until 1943 she taught grades 4 and 5 in Ulverton, a consolidated school; then went to South Durham and Melbourne Village for a year each. In 1945 she married Lloyd Norris and moved to Ulverton. To learn more about women who has made important contributions to the Richmond community, visit the museum from June 28 to August 6 from Wed. Sun.1:00 - 5:00. For further information or to reserve for groups, contact 819-8261332.