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Black History Month
History / News

Black History Month

February 7, 2021February 7, 2021

There are many stories to tell when you think of the Underground Railroad. Whether it’s the story of escaping slaves looking for the light of …

Dutch Training Camp in Stratford
History

Dutch Training Camp in Stratford

January 17, 2021January 16, 2021

Links with the world: the Dutch Training Camp in Stratford during WWII By Marianne Brandis One of the many connections between Stratford and world events …

Our New Year Message
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Our New Year Message

January 3, 2021January 3, 2021

Dear Membership,  Many of us have had a difficult year, with illness, loss, uncertain employment and isolation due to COVID-19. With that in mind, here’s …

Imperial Furniture Manufacturing Company: From Rattan to Modern
History

Imperial Furniture Manufacturing Company: From Rattan to Modern

December 9, 2020December 9, 2020

Stratford’s furniture industry, begun in the mid-nineteenth century, was producing nearly one-sixth of all furniture made in Canada by the 1920s.  Harry W Strudley (1870 …

Virtual AGM
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Virtual AGM

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020
Stratford’s Cenotaph
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Stratford’s Cenotaph

November 6, 2020November 8, 2020

All of Allward’s memorials pay attention to the tragedy (rather than theglory) of war and the grief that follows. Jane Urquhart Like me, you may …

Join us for our Virtual “Ghosts Are Inn” Tour
Events

Join us for our Virtual “Ghosts Are Inn” Tour

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Beginning Oct 22 on Facebook and Instagram, join Nancy Musselman as she weaves the tale of The Headless Ghost of 1876. This is the one …

Halloween traditions from far and near
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Halloween traditions from far and near

October 1, 2020September 26, 2020

Halloween originated in the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (pronounced sow-win), a celebration of the dead and the world of the supernatural. It was believed …

Cheque Presentation to Gallery Stratford
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Cheque Presentation to Gallery Stratford

August 23, 2020August 23, 2020

SDHS is pleased to present a cheque to Gallery Stratford towards the feasibility study for repairs to the gallery. Cheques were presented by Jayne Trachsel, …

Rostock Village Building Models
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Rostock Village Building Models

June 8, 2020June 7, 2020

Larry Waldie’s 34-Piece Collection Donated to the Stratford Perth Museum Working during the winter months between 2000 and 2018, Larry Waldie designed and built replicas …

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

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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 5 Huron Street.

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.

The building is currently unoccupied and its fate uncertain.

Registry office photo courtesy of Allan O’Neill

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356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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