The Guelph Historical Society was founded February 21, 1961 and is an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical Society.



The objectives of the Society are:

to encourage and stimulate interest within the community in the history of Guelph and its environs.



to bring together individuals interested in the research, preservation, promotion and advancement of the history of the area.



to hold meetings for the presentation and discussion of historical information relating primarily to the Guelph area.



to publish local historical information about the area.



to identify local sites of historical interest



to cooperate with other historical societies and related organizations