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Our History

The Wellington County Historical  Society was founded in 1928 through the initiative and efforts of the  Women's Institutes in the county.  The Society's purpose was to preserve Wellington County historical records and to collect and display artifacts.

Its collection grew rapidly and in 1954, the forerunner of the present Wellington County Museum and Archives was opened on Mill Street in Elora.

Now in its eighth decade of activity, the Society continues to support the work of the Museum and to pursue its broader mandate of fostering public awareness of the rich history and heritage of Wellington County.

 
Come join the Wellington County Historical Society.

Our Goals

to preserve, illuminate and publicize the history of Wellington County

to assist in every manner possible with the maintenance and improvement of the County Museum


Our Specific Aims

to stimulate public interest in the history and heritage of  Wellington County

to bring together people who are interested in the history of  Wellington County

to encourage individuals to undertake research and writing on Wellington County history

to co-operate with the Museum in the acquisition of historical records, documents and artifacts

 
What We Do

Hold 6 meetings per year, open to the public, free of charge focussing on the history of Wellington County

Hold a walking tour of a community within Wellington County every year

Arrange joint meetings with other historical societies (Guelph, Clifford, Arthur & Puslinch) and genealogical societies (Wellington)

Publish the Newsletter which details the Society's upcoming events and activities three times per year

Publish annually the popular and well-respected journal, Wellington County History

Organize an annual Essay Competition complete with prizes

Participate in public events such as the International Plowing Match, Heritage Day, regional meetings of the Ontario Genealogical Society and the Wellington County 150th Anniversary.

Membership ($15.00 individual/$17.00 family) entitles you to a copy of the annual journal Wellington County History.

  
Wellington County Historical Society

P.O. Box 5, Fergus, Ontario CANADA N1M 2W7

Name:__________________________________________________                                                                                                             

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Town/City:_______________________ Postal Code ____________                             


($15.00 individual/$17.00 family) to the address above. Please Print clearly and mail this application with your cheque.

For further information,contact:
Steve Revell 519-833-2571 or Ian Easterbrook 519-843-6576