February is Black History Month
Joseph Christopher Harrison was born in 1814 on the Hemingway plantation where he was originally given the name of his owner. He ran away when …
Category: History
A Tribute To Remembrance Day
Guest Speakers – Bill Donaldson and Marianne Brandis : Bill Donaldson and Marianne Brandis were our guest speakers on November 9, 2019 for a tribute …
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Confederation Park
Earlier this month members of the Stratford and District Historical Society met with Clive Porter to discuss his landscape design for Confederation Park. The filmed …
Stratford Farmers’ Market
In October 1841 the newly formed Stratford Agricultural Society held their first fair. In 1855 Stratford purchased property where city hall is located today. Terms …