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Chris Hinsperger of Bonnechere Caves – Featured Guest Speaker!

Chris Hinsperger of Bonnechere Caves – Featured Guest Speaker!

by CHS_Ken | Jan 2, 2025 | Custom Post Layouts, Featured Posts, General Information

Chris Hinsperger of Bonnechere Caves will be the CDHS featured guest speaker on Monday, January 20th, 2025 at 1 pm, Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. Everyone is welcome, come join us!

The History of Brown’s Tent & Trailer Park Video – Nov 18, 2024

The History of Brown’s Tent & Trailer Park Video – Nov 18, 2024

by CHS_Ken | Nov 9, 2024 | Featured Posts, General Information

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

A Legacy Preserved: The Success Story of a Volunteer-Run Museum

by CHS_Ken | Oct 30, 2024 | Featured Posts, General Information

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!

Join Us For The Bloomberg Connects Launch, October 21, 2024 – Barrie Hall!

by CHS_Ken | Oct 1, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

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 / Astrophotographer Attends Speakers’ Forum!

by CHS_Ken | Sep 18, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

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

CDHS Heritage Wall Project 2024

by CHS_Ken | Sep 5, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

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 Is Our Next Speaker – CDHS General Meeting

by CHS_Ken | Aug 26, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

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!

Alana Free – Join Us August 28th at the next Speakers’ Forum!

by CHS_Ken | Aug 19, 2024 | Featured Posts, General Information

‘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!

Dr. John Cranfield – Our Next Speaker at the Speakers’ Forum!

by CHS_Ken | Jul 7, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts

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 !

The Pioneer Museum Season Opens June 22nd !

by CHS_Ken | Jun 12, 2024 | Events, Featured Posts, General Information

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. 

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Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is the proud recipient of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the OHTO, and the Townships of North Frontenac, and Addington Highlands.
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Museum Hours of Operation
July and August
Daily 10am to 4pm

Location
HWY. 41, Cloyne Ontario
(across from Post Office)