Historical Education and Preservation – Genealogical Research – Community Engagement
Welcome to The Cloyne and District Historical Society. We are a not-for-profit, charitable, volunteer organization whose mission is to preserve and record the history of the local area and to share that knowledge with our community. Our catchment area is the Highway 41 corridor from Kaladar in the south to Denbigh,Griffith and, Matawatchan in the north, as well as Flinton to the west and Harlowe to the east.
Pioneer Museum
Archives
Historical Society
Our collections, both in artifacts and documents, reflect the history of this area beginning from settlement times in the 1850s, with emphasis on pioneer life, mining, logging, and tourism along the Addington Colonization Road. With its unique development across county lines, its challenging terrain and its determination to remain viable, this community has generated its own lore, traditions, and legends. In recent years, the addition of an Archives has meant that family histories, photos, land deeds and other paper documents are available for genealogical researchers.
Look Deeper Into Our Digital Archives
Flickr – This is our main photo site with over 2,150 photos, documents, maps and videos.
Facebook and Instagram – Keep informed about our latest events and blog posts.
YouTube – Check out our video archives.
Flickr Cemeteries – A digital archive of our local cemeteries, 1,840 + photos
New! Looking Back Driving Tour Is Now Available In Our Bookstore!
Just released, “Looking Back” is a journey in time from the building of Highway #41 in 1933 to the present. Travel along with a booklet that is packed with photos and stories of the people who owned businesses along the way. “Looking Back” is available at the Cloyne Pioneer Museum and Archives for $8.00. The museum is open from 10AM to 4PM every day of the week in the summer.
Our Blog – Featuring Our Latest News, Events, and Items of Interest
Friends of Bon Echo Publication – Echoes From The Rock 2013
Bon Echo Park and the Friends of Bon Echo celebrated the Park’s 25th anniversary in 2013. The Echos From The Rock publication outlined the activities.
2024 Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum Program
The 2024 program for the Land O’ Lakes Speakers’ Forum is finalized. Talented speakers will be featured monthly from April to September. Admission is free, everyone is welcome!
Bob Baker To Speak at CDHS General Meeting April 15, 2024
Bob Baker, Executive Director of the Community Foundation for Lennox and Addington, will be our guest speaker at the CDHS April 15th General Meeting,
Joe Grant to Entertain at the 2024 CDHS AGM!
COME ALL YOU JOLLY FELLERS! Tales of the lumber camp told and sung by Herman Keller (played by his grandson, Joe Grant). Please join us on Monday, March 18th, 2024 at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. This meeting will also be the Cloyne and District Historical Society AGM. Everyone is welcome!
Solve Family Mysteries with DNA Genealogy – CDHS Meeting February 19th, 2024
Join us on Monday, February 19th, 2024 at 1 pm at the Barrie Community Hall in Cloyne. Cindy Austin will be speaking on how she uses genealogical research to solve family mysteries. Everyone is welcome!
History of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 328 1944-1984
John J. Savigny documented the history of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 328, Northbrook over a 40 year period in a 14-page document. Officers of the Branch and their military postings were recorded in this interesting history.
2024 Spring Newsletter 'The Pioneer Times' now online!
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Pioneer Times, you will find the Treasurer’s report and the full program for the upcoming 2024 Speakers’ Forum. Margaret Axford has a new book published on the history of Bon Echo. Eileen Flieler shares the history of the S.S.#8 Barrie School. Plus, you will find an interesting history of Spencer’s Store in Cloyne and an interview with Rachael Spencer about living during the Depression.
2024 Spring Newsletter 'The Pioneer Times' now online!
In the Spring 2024 edition of the Pioneer Times, you will find the Treasurer’s report and the full program for the upcoming 2024 Speakers’ Forum. Margaret Axford has a new book published on the history of Bon Echo. Eileen Flieler shares the history of the S.S.#8 Barrie School. Plus, you will find an interesting history of Spencer’s Store in Cloyne and an interview with Rachael Spencer about living during the Depression.
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!