CDHS Guest Speaker – Coleman Boomhour – History of Trapping
Join us to hear about the history of trapping in our area by expert trapper Coleman Boomhour. Everyone welcome! Monday, Oct 20, 1 pm, Barrie Hall, Cloyne.
British Home Children Presentation – CDHS General Meeting
Learn the truth about many of our ancestors who were the British Home Children. Join us at the next General Meeting of the Cloyne and District Historical Society, Sept 15th, 1 pm at the Barrie Hall.
Pioneer Museum Seasonal Opening – June 28th at 11 am!
Join us for the season opening of the Pioneer Museum in Cloyne on June28th, 2025. Beginning at 11 am, enjoy the New Pickled Chickens band. and BBQ. Experience the new Bloomberg Connects app. Everyone welcome!
The Land O’ Lakes Historic Audio Tour
An audio historic driving tour was developed for the Townships of Addington Highlands and North Frontenac in 2007. It is now available free, online. Hear interesting facts and legends about our area whether you are driving or listening from home.
Fernleigh Lodge – Our History Video
The Cloyne and District Historical Society showed the ‘Fernleigh Lodge – Our History’ video at their general meeting on May 19, 2025. It can be viewed on our YouTube Channel.
Fernleigh Lodge – Our History Video – May 19, 2025
Join us for our May General Meeting: May 19th, 1 pm at the Barrie Hall. The history of Fernleigh Lodge will be unveiled in a new video.
Tim Porter Speaks About The Marble Arts Centre, Actinolite
Join the CDHS April 21st. 2025 to hear guest speaker Tim Porter discuss the historic Marble Church in Actinolite and its transformation into the Marble Arts Centre.
Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum – 2025
The Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum is a joint project of the Lions Club of Land O’ Lakes and the Cloyne & District Historical Society. Each month, an expert speaker is invited to talk on a specific topic from April to September. The topics are varied and will appeal to a broad audience. The event […]
‘100 Years of Astronomy’ – Gary Colwell To Speak March 17th
Gary Colwell is our next guest speaker at the Cloyne and District Historical Society meeting March 17, 2025. Everyone welcome!
The History of the Northbrook Hotel by Cindy and Elaine Bolton
On February 17th, 2025, Cindy and Elaine Bolton presented to the Cloyne and District Historical Society on the history of the Northbrook Hotel. Photos and transcript can be seen here.