"Oasis in the Centre", Wilmot Township - Plaque
In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of the Township of Wilmot a project was undertaken to mark and preserve the site of the original 1850 Wilmot Township Hall by marking this site with a park and sculpture of a young boy and girl entitled "A Leap of Faith". The Oasis pays tribute to the culture and natural heritage of this area and represents the spirit of community. This plot of land was deeded by the Crown to Peter S. Gingerich in 1836. The sitting wall at Oasis in the Centre represents both the foundation of the 1850 Wilmot Township Hall and the strong community foundation built by those early settlers. The sculpture was crafted by an area resident Ruth Abernethy, and portrays two young people about to leap from the stone archway. They face the future with confidence, courage and spirit - as did those who came before. The Foundation's contribution was a plaque which depicted the history of this park.
