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.

Newsletters

Newsletter #1, Volume 4, January 2021

President's MessageWelcome to the January 2021 newsletter of the Georgina Historical Society. I trust that you all had an enjoyable and healthy “Festive Season” while struggling to conform to the pandemic restrictions, a Christmas that we will all surely remember for...

Newsletter #10, Volume 3, December 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the December newsletter of the Georgina Historical Society.  I wish to thank all our members for your support of the GHS during this trying year.  Hopefully as 2021 progresses we will be able to resume our regular meetings and...

Newsletter #9, Volume 3, November 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s November newsletter.  November, the month that we all proudly wear a poppy and pause on the 11th hour of the 11th day in remembrance to all who have proudly served our country.  Our local Legions are...

Newsletter #8, Volume 3, October 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s October 2020 newsletter!  Unfortunately due to the increased restrictions on the number of people allowed to attend meetings caused by Covid 19 case increases, we are still unable to hold General Program...

Newsletter #7, Volume 3, September 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s September 2020 newsletter!  Thank you for your patience and understanding with the cancellation of so many of the Georgina Historical Society’s meetings and activities over the last few months.  Life...

Newsletter #6, Volume 3, June 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s June 2020 newsletter!  I trust this newsletter finds you and your families well in these trying times.  Unfortunately, we have to cancel our June members meeting due to the Covid 19 pandemic.  I share...

Newsletter #5, Volume 3, May 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s May, 2020 newsletter.  While, April was a month like no other month in our memory, due to all the shutdowns and cancellations it will surely be remembered as the longest month of the year as we struggled...

Newsletter #3, Volume 3, March 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s March 2020 newsletter.  At our February General Meeting Paul Brady spoke on the Lake Simcoe Ice Industry and its contribution to the town and society.  It was a very interesting presentation with lots of...

Newsletter #2, Volume 3, February 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s February 2020 newsletter. Our January General Meeting at the Kin Hall in Sutton was very well attended. The ever popular “Bring and Brag “ ensured an interesting and entertaining evening. Old elementary...

Newsletter #1, Volume 3, January 2020

President's MessageWelcome to the Georgina Historical Society’s January 2020 Newsletter.  Our January General Meeting , a “Bring & Brag” will be held on Tuesday, January 21 at the Kin Hall in Sutton.  Please note that our winter General Meetings will also be held...

News

On May 16th Allan Morton Will Be Our Guest Speaker

 Gavin Morton will be the subject of this talk about the origins of the Georgina Pioneer Village. Gavin Morton worked with Nena Marsden and others in the early 1970’s to bring some historic structures – destined for demolition – to the Civic Centre in order to...

Volunteers Wanted!!!

Volunteers are needed to come out to the Georgina Pioneer Village as a work crew, probably Tuesday mornings, to rehab the gardens and refinish the Quilters Cabin for use as the GHS office. Give any one of the board members a call if you are interested in getting...

Cemetary Solutions?

Our President, Paul Brady, has reached out to other historical societies to learn how they have dealt with the issue of neglected early cemeteries in their municipalities, an issue we have raised in the past.  We have received a response from Janine Harris-Wheatley,...