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.

Volunteering

The Georgina Historical Society and the Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives are here for you. They are part of the fabric of Georgina and, we think, part of what makes Georgina a special place to live. While we embrace the modern, we are also mindful of our heritage.

We are witnessing a huge growth in our community. There are many reasons why people are coming here. All are welcome to become involved with the Georgina Historical Society. The story of our founding families and early pioneers residents is a compelling one, and becomes part of our shared heritage. Becoming involved will help you feel closer to this community.

 

Our Society participates actively in a number of events in both the Georgina Pioneer Village and Archives, and in the community at large. All of the events rely greatly on volunteer participation and membership involvement for their success. You can get involved in several ways with us:

 

  • Become a member
  • Volunteering for our events, activities, and fund-raising.
  • Complete and submit our Volunteer Application Form.
  • Attend and support our events.
  • Help support us with your donations of time, money, and/or artifacts.

News

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...

Mann Cemetery Sign

We have not seen any written description about the Mann Cemetery.  Courtney Rennie of the Town will be contacted by Paul Brady regarding a review of a draft of the proposed signage wording to ensure the information on the draft is correct.  As we are covering signage...

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...

Newsletters

Newsletter #4, Volume 8, April 2025

President’s Message Spring has finally sprung, but Mother Nature is reluctant to let us enjoy the warmth that usually comes with the change of season. As I am writing this, a week after the big ice storm, some people are still struggling with no power and continue to...

Newsletter #3, Volume 8, March 2025

President’s Message As the snowiest, coldest winter in recent memory draws to a close, brighter days are coming and we will soon replace snow shovels with gardening tools. As far as world events are concerned, events spinning both close to home and around the world...

Newsletter #2, Volume 8, February 2025

President’s Message Welcome to the second newsletter of 2025. We’re now in the depths of the winter, and this one is just like the good ol’ days, with lots of snow, ice and cold. Lake Simcoe is frozen right across now, and the Jackson’s Point harbour is buzzing with...

SOME EVENTS/ACTIVITIES WHERE VOLUNTEERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

  • General meetings (setting up and/or as speakers);
  • Canada Day at the Pioneer Village;
  • Harvest Day;
  • Participation in community events (eg. our booth at the the Sutton Fair);
  • Old-fashioned Christmas at Pioneer Village;
  • Rise to Rebellion;
  • The writing of historical articles for the newsletter and papers or booklets for publication;
  • Fund-raising.

Thank you!

Volunteer Form

To become a volunteer, start by filling out the form below! We will connect with you as soon as possible after the form is submitted.