Blog
This is the best place to view our latest news and events. In addition, we will create posts on interesting bits of local history.
Cabin On The Hill – 1870s Log Cabin at Bon Echo
Familiar to most Bon Echo visitors is the ‘Cabin-on-the Hill’ – a rental log cabin situated near...
Dave Trumble – Canada’s Oldest Man Speaks To NAEC Students 1977
David Albert Trumble, born December 15th, 1867 (or 1882) was a famous Canadian supercentenarian...
Mugwump Canadian: The Merrill Denison Story by Dick MacDonald
Dick MacDonald first met Merrill Denison when there were both on the payroll of the Bank of...
Our First ‘In-Person’ General Meeting, April 25th, 1 pm
The Cloyne & District Historical Society is meeting at the Barrie Community Hall on Monday...
Susannah of the Mounties Movie – What is the connection with Bon Echo?
Susannah: A Little Girl With The Mounties is a children's novel by Canadian author Muriel Denison...
View The Voter’s Lists: 1932, 1952 and 1965
Three Voter's Lists are available to view, two of those contributed by Debbie Neale. The Denbigh,...
Welcome to Our New Website Launch!
Welcome to our new website! Our previous website was over a decade old and needed to be updated to...
The History of Wannamaker’s Store – Northbrook
Sadly, Don Wannamaker passed away on February 13, 2022. Don will be remembered as a Northbrook...
The Vennachar Fire 1903 by Lorne Ball
The year 1903 is remembered by the Old Timers of Vennachar as the year of "THE BIG FIRE". About...
CDHS Extends Free Membership Through 2022
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee has usually been $10, but this continues to be waived for 2022 due to the restrictions the COVID pandemic has placed on activities. Sign up today to take advantage of this special offer.
CDHS Extends Free Membership Through 2022
Membership allows you to take full advantage of what the Society and Museum have to offer. Members are eligible to vote at the AGM and to run for a position on the Board of Directors. The annual fee has usually been $10, but this continues to be waived for 2022 due to the restrictions the COVID pandemic has placed on activities. Sign up today to take advantage of this special offer.