“Historically Speaking” Documentary Series Premiere
COMING EVENT – NOVEMBER 29,2022 Save the date to join the Stratford and District Historical Society’s event for November. Come and learn some interesting history …
When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road
In the days when Ontario Street was known as Shakespeare Road – there was a strong belief in ghosts and such things. This is an …
“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT To believe or not to believe, that is the question. Enjoy hearing about the spirits of the past and …
Save Avon Crest!
SAVE AVON CREST! – wants to save Stratford’s first public hospital, Avon Crest (1891), located at 86 & 90 John Street South. City council recently …
Stratford’s Good Fortune
Dean Robinson, Stratford-Perth Ontario historian and author, describes the convergence of some of the significant events in Stratford’s history that define the city’s character today. …
Around Market Square – Walking Tour Success
Thank you for taking part in our walking tour Around Market Square. Our first public event of the year was enjoyed by all who participated, …
Around Market Square WalkingTour – July 10 & 11, 2022
Stratford & District Historical Society presents Around Market Square Walking Tours Having guests and want to show them some of Stratford’s heritage buildings? Moved to …
A Bird’s Eye View of Stratford 150 Years Ago
The original map was created by Herman Brosius in 1872. By enlarging the map, you will be able to recognize many of the buildings that …
SDHS AGM held by Zoom, May 24, 2022
The following messages are from the Reverend Dr. Scott Boughner, our first president, and Jayne Trachsel, our newly elected president. President’s Message I begin by …
Gene’s Restaurant
By Ken Gene Gene’s Restaurant was founded by my parents, Larry and Rae Gene, in 1970. They were originally trying to open up on my …