Welcome to the Bruce County Historical Society

The Bruce County Historical Society was first organized in 1901 and was active until World War I. In 1957 the society was re-established. We publish a yearbook, Historical Notes, as well as a twice annual newsletter. We meet several times during the year, including for an annual bus tour in the spring and an annual dinner meeting in the fall. The society published its first book, The History of the County of Bruce by Norman Robertson, in 1906, and we continue to provide publications about Bruce County's history. The annual membership fee of $15 includes the yearbook and newsletter, and members receive a 25% discount on our publications.

Our society's goals and objectives are to research, document, collect, preserve and edit material pertaining to the history of Bruce County and its people; to actively promote and encourage public awareness and interest in our local history; to publish new and reprint publications of significance to the history of Bruce County; to disseminate and arouse public interest in Bruce County historical and heritage information by organizing and featuring programmes and promoting discussion at regular meetings; to encourage the preservation and protection of buildings and structures of historical and architectural significance and the protection of our unique natural landscapes; and to mark historic sites, structures, trails, et cetera.

Upcoming Activities

Do join us for these upcoming fun and educational gatherings in our County!

May 29, 2012 – Annual Bus Trip. The Bruce County Historical Society and the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre present a historical mystery bus trip, with a focus on the War of 1812. Starting at the Bruce County Museum, and traveling through Bruce, Grey and Simcoe Counties, stops will include intriguing historical sites with guided tours at a relaxed and leisurely pace. An all inclusive trip that includes admission fees, lunch, dinner, and a comfortable coach bus! Tickets $98 (tax included).

June 09, 2012 – Workshop for the “Barns Project". Meet at 1:30 PM at Lot 3, Con. 7, former Arran Township, 2 miles east of Burgoyne, 1170 Bruce Road 17, the farm of Ken & Shirley Underwood. There are two barns to experience, one prior to 1900, the other 1920. Under the direction of barn expert and author Jon Radojkovic. Conversation and cookies around the pool will end the afternoon.

July 09, 2012 – Authors Night, evening presentation, in conjunction with the Bruce County Genealogical Society, wine & cheese.

August 17 - 19, 2012 – Bruce County Heritage and Steam Show, Paisley. Bruce County Historical Society will have a display and activities.

September 15, 2012 – Digital Scavenger Hunt

October 27, 2012 – Annual General Meeting – Speaker James Laxer, Topic will be the famous Shawnee leader Tecumseh and his part in the War of 1812; location – TBD.

 

Do you have an old item in your home that you can’t identify? Want to know more about when a photograph was taken? Maybe we could help. Feel free to share your family heirlooms, pictures or mementos at one of our gatherings.

Recent Activities

See some of our past activities here.

Publications News

The Subject Index of the Bruce County Historical Society Yearbooks 1967 - 2011 is now available on our website.

 We've recently added the following to our publications:  Gaelic in a Bruce County Tiree Settlement; and Uncle Rory – A Man Seeks His Destiny.

We're looking for copies of images from A Pictorial History of Bruce County Prior to 1918. For more details please see here.

Affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society

Supported by the Government of Ontario through the Heritage Organizations Development Grant Program

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