News
Woodbine Roofing Meeting
Tom Glover, Bob Holden and Paul Brady met with Jason from Woodbine Roofing at the Pioneer Village to assess what is required to bring the caboose roof up to speed. While there they examined the progress being made on repairs to the rear wall of the station. The new handyman working for Melissa...
Georgina Pioneer Village (update)
The Pioneer Village has been approved for 2 positions from Young Canada Works, but Melissa Matt is still waiting to hear back from Canada Summer Jobs. Melissa advises she will be reviewing resumes to be ready to hire when/if the time comes. We don’t know if camps are going to be cancelled outright...
Georgina Historical Society Activities (update)
Your President has begun an initiative contacting other neighbouring historical societies with a view to sharing information and offering complimentary memberships. So far we’ve received responses from Bradford, Beaverton, Cannington, and Innisfil. Developing relationships with other groups would...
The Year Ahead
Your Board met on January 6th and set goals for the upcoming year; our number one priority and project is to begin restoration of the caboose in the Pioneer Village; secondly, we need to raise funds to covers the costs of our various projects and activities; finally we need to address our ongoing...
New Board Member: W. T. “Wayne” Phillips
W. T. “Wayne” Phillips was added as a member of your Board at the General Meeting and dinner. He has worked closely with our Director Paul Brady regarding the local history and preservation of historical sites in Jackson’s Point and with the Friends of Jackson’s Point.
GHS Receives Grant- YCW
The Georgina Historical Society was once again successful in their application for funding for three summer staff for the summer season. Positions are Historical Interpreter and two Summer Programming Assistants. The positions begin at the end of May and end at the end of August. Funding is...
GHS Founder Passes
On February 14 2018, the founder and first President of the Georgina Historical Society, Nena Marsden, passed away. Nena will active with the Georgina Pioneer Village until the end. She will be missed by all. Her obituary can be found here.
2017 GHS Quilt Raffle Winners
And the winners are……..First: Margaret QuirkSecond: Bob FawnsThird: Derek PetroffCongratulations!