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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.

The Cement House Fireplace at Bon Echo

The Cement House Fireplace at Bon Echo

by CHS_Ken | Jul 28, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information

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.

Cabin On The Hill – 1870s Log Cabin at Bon Echo

Cabin On The Hill – 1870s Log Cabin at Bon Echo

by CHS_Ken | May 15, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

Familiar to most Bon Echo visitors is the ‘Cabin-on-the Hill’ – a rental log cabin situated near the Denison complex within the provincial park.  The 1870s cabin was once called the Manager’s House and was occasionally used as accommodation when Merrill Denison...
Susannah of the Mounties Movie – What is the connection with Bon Echo?

Susannah of the Mounties Movie – What is the connection with Bon Echo?

by CHS_Ken | Apr 15, 2022 | Featured Posts, General Information, Uncategorized

Susannah: A Little Girl With The Mounties is a children’s novel by Canadian author Muriel Denison (nee Jessie Muriel Goggin 1886-1954), first published in 1936. In the book 9-year-old Susannah is sent to Regina, Saskatchewan to spend the summer with her Uncle...

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Cloyne and District Historical Society

The Cloyne and District Historical Society website is the proud recipient of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, the OHTO (Fed Dev) and the Township of North Frontenac.
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Museum Hours of Operation
July and August
Daily 10am to 4pm

Location
HWY. 41, Cloyne Ontario
(across from Post Office)