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New Event – Dinner & Movie – April 21, 2023
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New Event – Dinner & Movie – April 21, 2023

April 5, 2023April 23, 2023

As there are a limited number of seats – please email: sdhs2019@yahoo.com for information package.

Be Open to New Possibilities
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Be Open to New Possibilities

March 20, 2023March 20, 2023

Be Open to New Possibilities was the second public meeting of the SAVE AVON CREST committee. This event, held on March 16, 2023, was sponsored …

NEW EVENT – MARCH 16, 2023 – 7 PM
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NEW EVENT – MARCH 16, 2023 – 7 PM

March 11, 2023
“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022
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“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022

September 19, 2022October 20, 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 …

Around Market Square – Walking Tour Success
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Around Market Square – Walking Tour Success

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022

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
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Around Market Square WalkingTour – July 10 & 11, 2022

July 3, 2022July 4, 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 …

Looking to Volunteer & Learn About  Local History First Hand?
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Looking to Volunteer & Learn About Local History First Hand?

April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

The Stratford & District Historical Society: Are you interested in the history, people, places and of Stratford and District? We are looking for volunteers.  We …

Historically Speaking – Series One – Limited Edition
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Historically Speaking – Series One – Limited Edition

February 2, 2022February 22, 2022

By Jayne Trachsel – Being an Antique Appraiser has brought me into contact with so many amazing artifacts and people. Appraising is how I found the …

Ghosts are Inn, 2021 Tour
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Ghosts are Inn, 2021 Tour

November 13, 2021November 13, 2021

It was the perfect night for a ghost walk – not dark and stormy but crystal clear, with a full moon and temperatures just chilly …

The Ghosts Are Inn – Walking Tour – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT
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The Ghosts Are Inn – Walking Tour – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

October 9, 2021October 14, 2021

Join us at the Shoppers Drug Mart parking lot on Ontario St., Stratford, October 22, 2021 at 7:30pm for our first event of fall 2021. …

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It’s time to renew your membership!

April to April

Click on membership and download the form. Membership rates for 2025 - 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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We Are Looking For Your Stories!

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.

Download membership application here.

77 Brunswick St 1872 AGM Annie Allcock Around Market Square authors Avon Crest Avondale Cemetary Beacon Herald black history month Boat tour books book talk city hall confederation falls dinner Discovering Your House's History easson Gallery Stratford Gene's Restaurant Gerard Brender à Brandis Gertrude Ross ghosts Herman Brosius Imperial Furniture International Women's Day James Anderson Lucy Cartwright Marianne Brandis My Stratford Now Overview map Premiere Screening protests railway stations Registry Office remembrance Save Avon Crest Shakespeare Road Stratford Times Stratford Today Ted Fawm threatened demolition Under This Roof volunteer walking tour

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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

  • Shannon Kyles, author of The Story of Ontario Architecture, at Gallery Stratford on February 5th.
  • AGM – A NEW YEAR FOR SDHS
  • Celebrating Women’s History Month
  • A Few Words Of Thanks
  • Standing-Room-Only: “Under This Roof” Success at Gallery Stratford

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Email: info@sdhs2019.ca

Mail: Stratford & District Historical Society

356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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