Marchmont Historical Plaque
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Our Canada 150 Year Project.
The British Home Child Group International in collaboration with the Hastings County Historical Society in Belleville, Ontario is raising $2,000 for a historical plaque to be placed on Marchmont House in Belleville.
The Marchmont Home , was one of the first and most important Receiving Homes for British Home Children in Canada. Many organizations, including Barnardo's and Quarrier's were sent through Annie MacPherson's Receiving Home in Belleville.
It is believed that over 10,000 British Home Children passed through the Marchmont Homes to their placements yet there is no plaque on this building designating its significance.
This year, when we are celebrating Canada's 150th birthday, it is imperative to remember the contributions that the British Home Children made to our great country and to remember their humble and vulnerable beginnings.
www.britishhomechild.com
Families of British Home ChildrenFacebook Group
The British Home Child Group International in collaboration with the Hastings County Historical Society in Belleville, Ontario is raising $2,000 for a historical plaque to be placed on Marchmont House in Belleville.
The Marchmont Home , was one of the first and most important Receiving Homes for British Home Children in Canada. Many organizations, including Barnardo's and Quarrier's were sent through Annie MacPherson's Receiving Home in Belleville.
It is believed that over 10,000 British Home Children passed through the Marchmont Homes to their placements yet there is no plaque on this building designating its significance.
This year, when we are celebrating Canada's 150th birthday, it is imperative to remember the contributions that the British Home Children made to our great country and to remember their humble and vulnerable beginnings.
www.britishhomechild.com
Families of British Home ChildrenFacebook Group
Organizer
Sandra Joyce
Organizer
Toronto, ON
