Madawaska Loggers Monument and Slate Falls Graves
Logger memorials on the Madawaska can be found in the Lower Madawaska Slate Falls Park and in the Holy Resory Cemetery in Griffith.
A Conversation With Gail Holtzhauer – Matawatchan
Gail Holtzhauer tells some of the history of her family and Snider’s Tent and Trailer Park in Matawatchan, Ontario.
Matawatchan Hall Picnic Video – 1986
The first Matawatchan Picnic was held in 1886 as a fundraiser to build the first church in Matawatchan. This video was shot 100 years later in 1986.
History of the Volunteer Ambulance Services in Northbrook
Shirley Sedore gave a presentation to the Cloyne and District Historical Society about the history of the volunteer ambulance services.
Shirley Sedore Guest Speaker – CDHS Meeting Sept 19 2022
CDHS President Shirley Sedore will be speaking on the history of the volunteer ambulance service that operated for many years in the area.
1968 Kaladar-Northern Telephone Directory for Northbrook, Denbigh, Plevna
Take a trip back 50 years ago and see the businesses that were in our villages and the people that lived there. Many are long gone but many are still here.
The History of Pethick’s Store & Motel – Cloyne
Dorothy (Dot) Pethick shares the history of Pethick’s Store & Motel located north of Cloyne, Ontario.
Memories of Matawatchan – SS#1 School Reunion
This collection of stories, poems and photographs have been assembled by a dedicated group of volunteers in Matawatchan to celebrate the SS#1 School Reunion on August 19th, 2000.
The History of the Lions Club – Lion Red Emond at the CDHS AGM
Lion Red Emond was the guest speaker at the Cloyne and District Historical Society AGM in 2022. He spoke about the Lions Club history.
The Cement House Fireplace at Bon Echo
The curious fireplace near Bon Echo’s Dollywood – Visitor Centre is all that remains of the historic Cement House. This is believed to be the first cottage built by Dr. Weston Price – founder of the Bon Echo Inn.