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 […]
Alana Free – Join Us August 28th at the next Speakers’ Forum!
‘The Secret of Longevity’ is the topic of Alana Free’s speech at the Speakers’ Forum. Alana is Vice President of Good Life Fitness Canada.
Dr. John Cranfield – Our Next Speaker at the Speakers’ Forum!
Join us at the next Speakers’ Forum on Wednesday, July 24th, to hear Dr. John Cranfield at the Northbrook Lions Hall. Dr. Cranfield will be speaking on “Agriculture and Food in a Post-Pandemic World:“
The Pioneer Museum Season Opens June 22nd !
Join us for our annual opening of the Cloyne Pioneer Museum on Saturday, June 22nd. Meet the Museum staff, learn about the history of the Museum and listen to the New Pickled Chicken band! Opening ceremonies begin at 11 am.
For Sale – Cottage on Mazinaw Lake $5775 (in 1969)
In his 1969 listing brochure, John Savigny offered a cottage on Mazinaw Lake for $5775. A large home in Denbigh with five bedrooms was offered for $5500. The North Frontenac Golf Course was for sale at an undisclosed price. You could be the happy owner of 100 acres of property near Hill Lake for only $2000.