In the News
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Norfolk Historical Society and Norfolk County Agreement
Read moreThe Norfolk Historical Society (NHS) membership approved the following motion at a meeting held Thursday January 11, 2018: “That the Norfolk Historical Society agrees to the terms and conditions of the Asset Transfer and Assumptions of Operation Agreement as negotiated with the Corporation of Norfolk County.” This transfer will take
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The Cantelon Trail - Nov 17 to Jan 27
Read moreThe Cantelon Trail is a joint project between the Norfolk Arts Centre (NAC) and the Norfolk Historical Society (NHS) bringing together history and art, a sense of place and community. William Edgar Cantelon (1866-1950) devoted a great part of his life to painting the historical buildings, personalities, landscapes, and scenes
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Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives - Back From the Brink
Read moreNorfolk County has charted a way forward for the Eva Brook Donly Museum in Simcoe. It is being restructured as the main archive for Norfolk’s important historical documents. It will also serve as a seasonal museum open during the summer and on special occasions such as Christmas. Read the
Get Involved
We want you to be part of our museum and experience its beauty and rich history. This is why we offer several ways for you to engage with us to help maintain and develop the museum. Whether you are a family historian requiring research assistance, a business person who loves to preserve and care for local history, a couple looking to enjoy our gallery talks and special events or a teacher looking for new ways to bring history to your classroom, we have it all. Become a member today!
The Norfolk Historical Society promotes the learning and sharing of local history through an exciting line-up of programs and events including our wildly popular monthly "Gallery Series Talks".
Let’s meet and discuss our history, unique family traditions, and anything else you might want to talk about. With us, you can learn where to get history homework help as a student or join other passionate researchers to do a local-level project.
Our memberships provide wonderful benefits and support our goal to preserve and conserve our local history for our youth.
Ways to SupportThe beautiful historic property - now under the operation of Norfolk County - offers a permanent Norfolk County exhibit as well as changing exhibits. In addition, it houses the largest genealogical collection in Norfolk County with expert researchers on hand to help you discover your ancestors.
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