Historical plaque given to the Kingsville Military Museum

The Kingsville Military Museum has welcomed a donation from the Greater Essex County District School Board that has a direct link to the origins of the museum itself. 

Making its way from the recently closed Kingsville District High School, the bronze plaque from the 1960s has found a new home in the museum.

The plaque is historically significant in that it commemorates former Kingsville District High School board members — including the late Jack Slater — who as a collective, hired science teacher Charles Campbell. Campbell was instrumental in that his efforts really launched the military museum from its humble beginnings in a trailer.

Campbell sought out accreditation for the museum, and a 10-member committee, including Campbell’s friend Slater, made a 10-year commitment to the process that eventually saw the museum attain chartered status in May of 1993.

The Kingsville Military Museum continues to burst at the seams and is currently trying to obtain a Trillium grant from the provincial government to expand its display space. Museum Administrator Bonnie Monminie expressed that the museum continues to seek financial help from both community members and local businesses as it strives to keep our local history alive.