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 #9, Volume 2, November 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the November edition of the Georgina Historical Society.  There was a great turn out at our October General Meeting to hear Melissa Matt speak on the Ruth Johnson Thompson's collection and papers of the Johnson family and Pefferlaw.  Lots...

Newsletter #8, Volume 2, October 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the October edition of the Georgina Historical Society  Newsletter.  Harvest Day 2019, what a great day!  A big thank you to the organizing committee and all the volunteers who worked so hard to make this day a success; vendors, a bake...

Newsletter #7, Volume 2, September 2019

President's MessageWelcome to tke September  edition of the Georgina Historical Society Newsletter.  There was a great turnout for the June General Meeting held at St George's Anglican Church.  Andrew Sibbald welcomed us and gave us a tour of the church, and the...

Newsletter #6, Volume 2, June 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the June edition of the Georgina Historical Society newsletter.   The Noble House was filled to capacity on Tuesday, May 21 to listen to our guest speaker. Jake Charles, from Georgina Island  gave a very interesting talk on  native...

Newsletter #5, Volume 2, May 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the May edition of the Georgina Historical Society Newsletter. There was a good turnout for our April General Meeting to hear Hessel Pape speak on the Sibbald diaries.  Andrew Sibbald was on hand to add some interesting facts to the...

Newsletter #4, Volume 2, April 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the April edition of the Georgina Historical Society Newsletter.  First, I would like to extend a big thank you to Sarah Harrison for speaking at the March General Meeting. She gave a very interesting talk on wallpaper, it's history...

Newsletter #3, Volume 2, March 2019

President's MessageWelcome to the March, 2019 edition of the Georgina Historical Society newsletter.  The February 19 General Meeting was very well attended; a slide show of postcards from "Olde Georgina" entertained all who attended. There were lots of comments and...

Newsletter #2, Volume 2, February 2019

President's MessageWelcome to our February, 2019 edition of the Georgina Historical Society newsletter.  Our General Meeting on January 15th was well attended.  Enthusiastic members shared their family artifacts.  Fascinating souvenirs from WW1, old Eaton's...

Newsletter #1, Volume 2, January 2019

President's MessageHappy New Year and Welcome to the January 2019 edition of the Georgina Historical Society Newsletter.  On December 5th, the Georgina Historical Society was invited to participate with members from the Queensville Players and staff from the Georgina...

News

New Programs and Workshops at The Village!

There’s lots happening at the village.  New and exciting programs and workshops are being offered all year long.    Save this link to your desktop and check back regularly for updates. Or follow Georgina Pioneer Village social media channels to keep up to date (on...

Schoolhouse Approved For Use!

We held our January ‘Bring and Brag’ meeting there.  The Georgina Historical Society is holding its February general meeting this upcoming Tuesday and we’d love to see you.  We will be screening the short film “Stars of the Town”, featuring the town and people of...

New Meeting Venue

Hooray!  The schoolhouse has finally been approved for use.  We have been advised by the Town that we may hold our January ‘Bring and Brag’ meeting there.  Melissa Matt advises that she should have the requisite furnishings in place and ready for use.  Come early to...