Early life and ministry in Scotland[edit] John Knox Witherspoon was born at Gifford, a parish of Yester, at East Lothian, Scotland, as the eldest child of the Reverend James Alexander Witherspoon and Anne Walker, a descendant of John Welsh of Ayr and John Knox.
Victoria Day, also referred to as May Long, May Run, or May Two-Four Weekend, is a federal and public holiday in Canada that honors the birth of Queen Victoria as well as signlaing the official beginning to the summer season in Canada.
1 The Victorian Days Committee presents the 29th Belvidere Victorian Days on Saturday, September 10, 2016 from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm. 2  Click here to purchase Advance Tickets for House Tours, Graveyard Tours and Walking Tours. Belvidere Victorian Days is a celebration of our town's Victorian heritage. With over 200 historical sites, spend the day realizing the ambiance of yesteryear.