The public is invited to learn about an important chapter in Belleville’s history as the Hastings County Historical Society will be unveiling a historical plaque on Thursday.
The bronze plaque will commemorate the 10,000 orphaned, abandoned or impoverished British children brought to Belleville between 1875 to 1925 to be dispersed through the Marchmont Distribution Home.
There will be photos, artifacts and displays.
The event hosted in conjunction with the British Home Child Group International will take place at the Belleville Club at 2 p.m.
A reception to follow.