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This is the best place to view our latest news and events. In addition, we will create posts on interesting bits of local history.
2026 Speakers’ Forum Schedule – April to September
The Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum will commence on April 22nd and run for six months, with the fourth Wednesday of each month featuring a speaker on a wide array of topics. Everyone welcome!
Two Early Videos To Be Shown At the CDHS AGM!
At our Annual General Meeting, two videos will be shown that haven’t been seen in several years. An episode of For The Record that featured Gene Brown and Nadine Brumell was shown on TVO or CBC (or both) in the 1980s.
A History of the United Church in Flinton, Ontario 1876 – 1976
The history of the United Church in Flinton, Ontario from 1876 – 1976 is documented in this booklet by Betty Davison and Verna Andrew.
The History of the Flinton Memorial Library (1940 – 1984)
The history of the Flinton Memorial Library from 1940 to 1984 was well documented in this 24-page booklet by Yvonne Brushey and Vera Charlton.
Memories of Flintshire Farms 1977 – 2003, New Video!
Join us at our next General Meeting, Monday, February 16, 2006, 1 pm at the Barrie Community Hall for a never-before-seen video on the history of Flintshire Farms (1977-2003).
Eileen Flieler – My Life Video
The video, ‘Eileen Flieler – My Life’ can be seen on the CDHS YouTube Channel. The premiere showing was at the Barrie Community Hall, Nov. 17, 2025 to a full audience. A link to the 4K video is provided.
Eileen Flieler – My Life. A Video Presentation
Eileen Flieler has shared her life in a new video capturing how she grew up in Saskatchewan as a young girl and moving to Northbrook in the early 1940s. She shares her memories of attending the one-room Bishop Lake School, studying at Teacher’s College, and teaching for 35 years—some of those years in a one-room school. Join us Monday, Nov., 17, 2025 at the Barrie Hall, 1 pm.
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.
CDHS Invites You To Join Us!
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at all general meetings including the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee is only $10.00 per person. Sign up today to learn and share our history!
CDHS Invites You To Join Us!
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at all general meetings including the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee is only $10.00 per person. Sign up today to learn and share our history!