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Join Us for a Fun Afternoon Celebrating Local History and Horse Racing!
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Join Us for a Fun Afternoon Celebrating Local History and Horse Racing!

May 8, 2025May 8, 2025

You’re invited to a special event featuring the premiere of a 15-minute short film about beloved local character TED FAWM whose family’s deep roots in …

Exploring Our Community’s History: Articles from MARCH – APRIL 2025
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Exploring Our Community’s History: Articles from MARCH – APRIL 2025

April 20, 2025April 26, 2025

Discover our community’s vibrant past through this collection of local news articles from March and April 2025. These pieces provide a wealth of insights and …

Special Event Presentation – Recollections of Horse Racing History
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Special Event Presentation – Recollections of Horse Racing History

March 6, 2025March 6, 2025

Date: May 24, 2025 Time: Starts at 1:00 PM  Location: The Griffith Room, Woodland Towers, 639 West Gore St, Stratford N5A 1L4  Join us for the …

Exploring Our Community’s History: Local News Media Must-Read Articles from January to February 2025
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Exploring Our Community’s History: Local News Media Must-Read Articles from January to February 2025

February 12, 2025February 21, 2025

If you’re curious about the rich history of our community, we’ve compiled a selection of articles from local news outlets. Articles were available from late …

Honouring Ted Fawm: A Legacy Preserved Through Film 
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Honouring Ted Fawm: A Legacy Preserved Through Film 

January 14, 2025

In August 2024, Andrew C. Brown and Nancy Musselman had the privilege of sitting down with Ted Fawm for a short documentary about his family’s …

The Richard Monette House
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The Richard Monette House

January 8, 2025

Two of our members are privileged to live in the wonderful house owned by the late Richard Monette. Wonderful, not only in its structure and …

Rose McQueen: A Stratford Legend (1881-1963)
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Rose McQueen: A Stratford Legend (1881-1963)

November 7, 2024

Although Tom Patterson, a native of Stratford, is well recognized as the founder of the world renowned Stratford Festival producing live theatre since 1953 in …

Under This Roof – Premiere – A Great Success
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Under This Roof – Premiere – A Great Success

October 20, 2024

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – Arden Park Hotel The Stratford & District Historical Society recently captivated a sold-out audience with the feature documentary “Under This …

Stratford Today Article – “Under This Roof”
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Stratford Today Article – “Under This Roof”

October 3, 2024
Premiere Screening of Documentary
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Premiere Screening of Documentary

September 7, 2024September 11, 2024

Join us for the premiere viewing of “Under This Roof” Experiencing the historical documentation of 77 Brunswick Street, Under This Roof, was truly exhilarating, thanks in no …

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Click on membership and download the form. Membership rates for 2024 - Adults $25, Students $10, Household $40.

With every new membership, you will receive a Stratford-Perth Museum FAMILY PASS, which entitles you and your family to one visit to the Museum

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Are you interested in the history, people, places and events of Stratford and district?

Do you know an interesting but unknown story? Do you like to write?

We want to hear from you.

Email us at: info@sdhs2019.ca with your stories (50-150 words) or your ideas.

What we do

SDHS aims to advance public education and awareness of the history of Stratford and district by disseminating historical information, hosting events and organizing displays, exhibitions and performances. We seek to promote and advocate for the built heritage, landscapes, people, institutions and events that contribute to our region’s rich heritage.

Membership is open to all who share these interests.

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Created by SDHS member Andrew C. Brown, the SDHS logo incorporates a photograph of Stratford’s former Land Registry and Archives Office at 24 St. Andrew St.

Constructed in 1910 by T.J Hepburn, it was designed to harmonize with the neighbouring jail and courthouse buildings designed by architect George Durand in the 1880s.

In June 2024, it was announced Here For Now Theatre would be renovating and establishing a Micro Black Box Theatre space in the building.

Registry office photo courtesy of Allan O’Neill

Recent Posts

  • Join Us for a Fun Afternoon Celebrating Local History and Horse Racing!
  • Exploring Our Community’s History: Articles from MARCH – APRIL 2025
  • Special Event Presentation – Recollections of Horse Racing History
  • Exploring Our Community’s History: Local News Media Must-Read Articles from January to February 2025
  • Honouring Ted Fawm: A Legacy Preserved Through Film 

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Mail: Stratford & District Historical Society

356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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