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.

2010 Meet Nessie - Sea Monster Raffle

2010 Meet Nessie - Sea Monster Raffle - Rules & Regulations

1. There are only 4,000 tickets available. Tickets are $5.00 each. Tickets are not tax deductible. By purchasing a ticket in this lottery, the purchaser acknowledges that they have read, understood and agreed to the rules and regulations. The odds of winning will depend on the number of tickets sold. The total value of all prizes is approximately $7,250* inclusive of all applicable taxes and freight. Winning tickets will be drawn randomly by an independent judge. All valid tickets are eligible for the draws in accordance with these rules and regulations.

2. Ticket purchasers must be a minimum of 18 years of age. Tickets will be physically sold only in the Province of Ontario. Post-dated cheques will not be accepted as payment for tickets. Payment must be received in full for ticket purchases to be valid. In the event of a cheque returned by the bank, the ticket price must be paid in full before the ticket will be validated.

3. Tickets will be on sale until Friday, December 4 at 2:00 pm. The draw (2 prize draws) will be conducted in Southampton, Ontario. The Early Bird Draw will be held September 4, 2010 for the TV & Nintendo Wii prize package and December 4, 2010 for the Grand Prize trip to Scotland at the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. The winning ticket for the early bird draw will be replaced into the drum for the grand prize.

4. A listing will be available on our website (www.brucecountyhistory.on.ca) on September 5, 2010 and December 5, 2010 for each respective draw. Winners will also be listed in the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre Newsletter, Bruce County Historical Society Notes Newsletter and Annual Year Book.

5. All prizes must be claimed within one year after the draw date. Prizes may not be exactly as shown. All values listed are approximate and include applicable taxes and freight. Winners of all prizes must accept the prize as awarded. All winners will be contacted by the Bruce County Historical Society executive to claim your prize. The following persons are prohibited from purchasing a ticket: Executive members of the Bruce County Historical Society, Staff of the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre. All winners will be notified by phone or mail with complete instructions on how to redeem their prize(s). Winners agree to the use of their name and photo for publicity purposes by the Bruce County

6. This raffle shall be exclusively governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Province of Ontario.

Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario Lottery License Number: M602770

* Includes all taxes and freight. Prizes may not be exactly as shown.

Upcoming Activities

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

The Bruce County Heritage Steam Show is August 20th – 22nd, 2010. We are partnering with the BCGS and the Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre again this year at our booth in the Mrs. Munro Barn. Check out the additions to our display and learn about times past.

Watch for our booth at the Bruce County Plowing Match, Friday September 3rd, 2010 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm. The match is being held on the property of Irwin Slade - Lot 4, Concession 7 Municipality of Kincardine.

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.

       

Affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society

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

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