The Georgina Historical Society, as a not-for-profit organization, collects, preserves, promotes and interprets the rich history and heritage of all communities now known as the Town of Georgina.

Attendance at Georgina Farmers Market

We will have a booth at the Georgina Farmers Market on Sunday June 8, 2025 and Sunday July 13, 2025.  We’ll be sharing some historical photographs and artifacts.  Volunteers to help out at the booth are welcome!  Or just drop by for a visit – we’d...

Mann Cemetery Signage Update

We have received the preliminary draft of the new signage for the Mann Cemetery.  There will be two plaques explaining the history of the cemetery and the layout of burial plots.  Courntey Rennie of the Town of Georgina has been working through the steps needed to...

Pioneer Village Museum – Rebrand

New signage will be replacing the Georgina Pioneer Village signs to read Georgina Village Museum to reflect its newer mandate.  A new logo has been designed, shown below, that features the Noble...

Looking for Items to Borrow from the 1970s

Melissa Matt is seeking items for a 1970s display to help commemorate fifty years since the Village‘s founding.  Melissa is especially looking for the following items: a braided rug, in shades of brown; Curtains (in shades of brown, beige, orange or yellow);  1970’s...

Volunteers Needed for 2 Upcoming Events!

Volunteers will be needed to man our refreshment booth at Music in the Streets and for our booth at the opening of the Village; details to follow on times and dates.  Volunteers will also be needed to staff the buildings for the 50th anniversary celebrations on May...

Pioneer Village 50th Anniversary

The Pioneer Village is undergoing an image refresh for its 50th anniversary celebration on May 31st.  The name is to be changed to the Georgina Village Museum to better reflect the work of preserving our past which goes beyond just what the pioneers did.  Along with...