The Norfolk Historical Society produces a quarterly newsletter titled Norfolklore which always contains interesting stories on Norfolk history, as well as information on past and future events and happenings at the Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives. As a new feature we are providing on-line PDF copies of recent newsletters for the enjoyment and learning of members and non-members alike across Ontario, Canada, North America and even the World.

To check out the most recent available Norfolklore edition, click on the picture to activate a PDF file of the newsletter .... or check out several earlier editions.

For a recent CD98.9 FM radio contest, volunteers and staff at the Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives researched and developed a package of questions/answers concerning the last 85 years of history in Norfolk County. Now we want to provide you with the opportunity to download a copy of our Norfolk Trivia - for your own personal Trivia contest with your friends and family.

Good Luck!

(Simcoe Reformer - May 10, 2023) - Scott Gillies, our excellent curator for the past five years, will be leaving us to take on the Curator position at the Ingersoll Cheese and Agricultural Museum. This is a wonderful opportunity for Scott to return to his roots and be closer to home. We will sincerely miss him, but wish him all the best in his new digs.

(Simcoe Reformer - Mar 1, 2023) - On Feb 29th, the 60th day of 2012, the Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives held a Diamond Anniversary Day event in honor of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. A large gathering of Royal fans, including some celebrating their 60th birthday or 60th wedding anniversary in 2012, shared friendship, stories and a beautiful delicious cake.

(Fairlynch Museum News - Jan 25, 2023) - Fairlynch Museum is an English partner to our Museum (Refer previous Fairlynch Museum News below)- In this recent article regarding the upcoming Diamond Jubilee celebrations planned for Queen Elizabeth II in England they include some comments relative to our 2012 celebration plans here at the Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives.

(Simcoe Reformer - Dec 21, 2022) - The 200th anniversary of the Norfolk Masons will be celebrated in 2012 and several events will be held, some of which include the Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives.

(Simcoe Reformer - Dec 20, 2022) - Each year throughout December the Eva Brook Donly Museum plays host to busloads of children from area schools as they come to experience some historic christmas fun activities.

(Simcoe Reformer - Nov, 2011) - "Myths Legends and Superstitions!" at Eva Brook Donly Museum and Archives explores the origins of wive's tales, magic and old-as-dirt advice passed down through the years.

(Fairlynch Museum News - Aug 12, 2023) - A partner for our Museum? - Long-time Norfolk Historical Society members Ruth and Arthur Loughton made a trip to Budleigh, England recently to visit family, and there was a surprising outcome.

(Simcoe Reformer - July 21, 2023) - Eva Brook Donly has been gone for 70 years, but more than ever the museum that was once her home resonates with her memory. Check out the

Hi Robin - Just wanted to thank you and Lorna for the assistance we received last Thursday when we were searching for information on the W. Family. We were able to find the headstones of a number of my ancestors at the Old Windham Pioneer Cemetery and the Oakwood Cemetery. We continue our search.
Thank you again - Lorna was great! (Jeff J.)

Hello - I wanted to thank the wonderful members that assisted my sister and I last Saturday.
Earlier in the day we had visited Salem United Cemetery on Hwy 3 and found our g-g-grandmother Bridgette B's grave, which in itself was a huge and emotional find. Then we went to the library and didn't have much luck.
We then made our way to the Eva Brook Donly Museum, not realizing that you had an amazing research facility within your walls.
When we walked into your research room, a wonderful lady greeted us and immediately started to assist us in our search ... another lady came in and she too offered assistance. Her name was Robin.
Next a couple more people joined in. My sister and I were completely amazed at the insight, knowledge and endless wealth of information that was forthcoming. Never mind that Robin offered to go to Waterdown to search out more land registry records for us. That thoughtful offer brought tears to my sister's eyes.
Your wonderful volunteers shed light on some of the missing pieces of our families ancestral puzzle.
Please extend our sincere gratitude to all who assisted my sister and I. I can't tell you how much we appreciated it. (Nancy L. - Barrie)

Hello Keitha - My friend and I decided to visit the Delhi Cemetery today. We found Annie S.'s gravesite. Also visited the Murphy Funeral Home. After explaining that we were looking for the date of death for Annie, the kind gentleman produced an old ledger from the Porter Funeral Home who did business in Delhi in 1951. There in the ledger was the information for Annie.
Armed with the date of death, we decided to visit your museum as we were so close. A kind volunteer was able to provide us with a copy of Annie's obituary. As to finding an obituary for Pearl R, that was no longer necessary as my friend found it while we were waiting for Annie's obituary. We were both so impressed with your facility and we plan to return in the summer.
Thank you for your readiness to help. I will be sending a donation to the Museum. (Lydia B.)