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The Connection Between Lennox and Addington and The Crown

The Connection Between Lennox and Addington and The Crown

by CHS_Ken | Mar 24, 2023 | Featured Posts, General Information

The military’s record in our region helps us understand our connection with the 48th Highlanders of Canada and The Crown. When we examine Canada’s existence and development within the British Commonwealth, a lot is revealed.

Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum

Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum

by CHS_Ken | Mar 10, 2023 | Featured Posts, Uncategorized

The Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum is a new cultural event to bring together residents and tourists to listen to expert keynote speakers,

General Meeting Minutes 2023

by CHS_Ken | Feb 21, 2023 | General Meeting Minutes, Uncategorized

General Meeting Minutes 2023 of the Cloyne and District Historical Society.

Memories of Camp Mazinaw – An Interview with Jim Smart

Memories of Camp Mazinaw – An Interview with Jim Smart

by CHS_Ken | Feb 20, 2023 | Events, Featured Posts

Camp Mazinaw was a boys camp on Mazinaw Lake. Jim Smart – a camper and, later a Councillor, talks about the impact of the Camp on the lives of boys.

1994 Bon Echo Provincial Park Visitor Guide

1994 Bon Echo Provincial Park Visitor Guide

by CHS_Ken | Feb 4, 2023 | Featured Posts, General Information

Check out the Visitor Guide from Bon Echo Provincial Park in 1994.  Downloaded from the Internet Archives, this document was digitized and saved by The University of Toronto Library.

We Are Hiring Summer Students for the Cloyne Pioneer Museum – 2023

We Are Hiring Summer Students for the Cloyne Pioneer Museum – 2023

by CHS_Ken | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured Posts, General Information

Looking for a great summer job?  The Cloyne and District HIstorical Society is seeking two more summer students for the 2023 season.  The Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives will be the work location. 

The History of the NEO (Northern Emergency Organization) by David Savigny

The History of the NEO (Northern Emergency Organization) by David Savigny

by CHS_Ken | Jan 17, 2023 | Featured Posts, Uncategorized

David Savigny was guest speaker at the January 2023 CDHS meeting and shared the history of the Northern Emergency Organization.

Board Meeting Minutes 2023

by CHS_Ken | Jan 6, 2023 | Board Member Meeting Minutes

This content is accessible only to Board Members. If you have an appropriate login, you can do so here. Please note that the member login screen will open in a new tab.

Glenfield Cemetery – Now Online!

Glenfield Cemetery – Now Online!

by CHS_Ken | Dec 10, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information

Jacob Snider was a pioneer farmer and lumberman in Glenfield. He donated land for the cemetery for the benefit of his community.

Matawatchan Community Cemetery – Now Online!

Matawatchan Community Cemetery – Now Online!

by CHS_Ken | Dec 7, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information

Photos of the Matawatchan Community Cemetery have been added to the CDHS Cemetery Flickr site increasing the site to 1553+ photos.

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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)