What can the people, places and buildings of Russell tell us about the community we call home?
📍 Russell Branch
📅 Saturday, October 3
🕑 2:00–3:00 p.m.
💲 Free | Registration recommended
Every community has stories—stories passed down through generations, stories connected to the people who lived here, and stories written into the buildings and places we see around us every day.
Join us at the Russell Branch on Saturday, October 3 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. for The Stories That Built Russell: Voices, History & Heritage, an engaging afternoon exploring Russell’s history from three different perspectives.
Connie Johnston, author of Voices of Our Town, will bring Russell’s past to life through stories and memories gathered from generations of local residents. Her presentation offers a glimpse into the people, experiences and everyday moments that have helped shape the community.
Phil Gurski, author of The Fenians: The Brotherhood’s Terrorist Threat to Canada, will take us beyond Russell itself to explore the Fenian movement and the broader historical events that formed the backdrop of the region in which Russell developed.
Finally, Erin Gurski, Chair of the Russell and District Historical Society, will turn our attention to the places that remain around us today. Her presentation will explore some of Russell’s heritage buildings and the stories behind these familiar landmarks.
Whether your family has called Russell home for generations or you’re new to the community, this is an opportunity to discover the people, events and places that have helped shape the community we know today.