Historical Education and Preservation – Genealogical Research – Community Engagement
Welcome to The Cloyne and District Historical Society. We are a not-for-profit, charitable, volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and record the history of the local area and to share that knowledge with our community. Our catchment area is the Highway 41 corridor from Kaladar in the south to Denbigh,Griffith and, Matawatchan in the north, as well as Flinton to the west and Harlowe to the east.
Pioneer Museum
Archives
Historical Society
Our collections, both in artifacts and documents, reflect the history of this area beginning from settlement times in the 1850s, with emphasis on pioneer life, mining, logging, and tourism along the Addington Colonization Road. With its unique development across county lines, its challenging terrain and its determination to remain viable, this community has generated its own lore, traditions, and legends. In recent years, the addition of an Archives has meant that family histories, photos, land deeds and other paper documents are available for genealogical researchers.
Look Deeper Into Our Digital Resources
Flickr – This is our main photo site with over 2,150 photos, documents, maps and videos.
Facebook and Instagram – Keep informed about our latest events and blog posts.
YouTube – Check out our video archives.
Flickr Cemeteries – A digital archive of our local cemeteries, 1,840 + photos
New! Our free digital app by Bloomberg Connects!
New! Looking Back Driving Tour Is Now Available In Our Bookstore!
Just released, “Looking Back” is a journey in time from the building of Highway #41 in 1933 to the present. Travel along with a booklet that is packed with photos and stories of the people who owned businesses along the way. “Looking Back” is available at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives for $8.00. The museum is open from 10AM to 4PM every day of the week in the summer.
Our Blog – Featuring Our Latest News, Events, and Items of Interest
The History of Brown’s Tent & Trailer Park Video – Nov 18, 2024
Join us Nov. 18, 2024 to view this never-seen-before video of Don Brown speaking about the history of Brown’s Tent & Trailer Park. Everyone welcome!
A Legacy Preserved: The Success Story of a Volunteer-Run Museum
the Cloyne Pioneer Museum & Archives stands as a beacon of history and a testament to the power of collective effort. From its inception, the museum has grown from humble beginnings to becoming a cherished institution, preserving the rich heritage of the region.
Join Us For The Bloomberg Connects Launch, October 21, 2024 – Barrie Hall!
The next General Meeting of the Cloyne and District Historical Society will be the launch of the Bloomberg Connects app. Throughout the spring and summer months, CDHS members have been researching, writing and narrating descriptions of key exhibits in the Pioneer Museum.
Gary Colwell – Astronomer / Astrophotographer Attends Speakers’ Forum!
Gary Colwell, Astronomer and Astrophotographer will be the next guest speaker at the Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum, September 25, 2024.
CDHS Heritage Wall Project 2024
This project is to recognize/honour all Community Members- Past & Present. It is a “HERITAGE WALL” where members of the community can provide a plaque for their families who have helped build our history and continue to build our community.
Kent Farrow Is Our Next Speaker – CDHS General Meeting
Kent Farrow will be our guest speaker at the next CDHS General Meeting, held on Monday, September 16th, at 1 p.m., at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. Kent has traced his family history back to Ireland and learned that during the famine in the late 1800s, Canada opened its doors to Irish immigrants, including […]
2024 Spring Newsletter 'The Pioneer Times' now online!
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Pioneer Times, you will find the Treasurer’s report and the full program for the upcoming 2024 Speakers’ Forum. Margaret Axford has a new book published on the history of Bon Echo. Eileen Flieler shares the history of the S.S.#8 Barrie School. Plus, you will find an interesting history of Spencer’s Store in Cloyne and an interview with Rachael Spencer about living during the Depression.
2024 Spring Newsletter 'The Pioneer Times' now online!
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Pioneer Times, you will find the Treasurer’s report and the full program for the upcoming 2024 Speakers’ Forum. Margaret Axford has a new book published on the history of Bon Echo. Eileen Flieler shares the history of the S.S.#8 Barrie School. Plus, you will find an interesting history of Spencer’s Store in Cloyne and an interview with Rachael Spencer about living during the Depression.
CDHS Invites You To Join Us!
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at all general meetings including the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee is only $10.00 per person. Sign up today to learn and share our history!
CDHS Invites You To Join Us!
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at all general meetings including the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee is only $10.00 per person. Sign up today to learn and share our history!