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Category: History

SDHS (2019) Launches Video Documentary Series
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SDHS (2019) Launches Video Documentary Series

March 11, 2020March 18, 2020

In late-2019, SDHS (2019) began production on a series of short-format video documentaries of unique local, historical significance to Stratford and District. The videos will …

February is Black History Month
History

February is Black History Month

February 6, 2020February 5, 2020

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 …

A Tribute To Remembrance Day
Events / History

A Tribute To Remembrance Day

November 18, 2019November 18, 2019

Guest Speakers – Bill Donaldson and Marianne Brandis : Bill Donaldson and Marianne Brandis were our guest speakers on November 9, 2019 for a tribute …

Confederation Park
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Confederation Park

November 2, 2019November 2, 2019

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
History

Stratford Farmers’ Market

October 6, 2019October 6, 2019

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 …

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It’s time to renew your membership! April to April

Click on membership and download the form. Membership rates for 2026 - 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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77 Brunswick St 1872 AGM Annie Allcock Around Market Square authors Avon Crest Beacon Herald black history month Boat tour books book talk city hall confederation falls creators of the classic city dinner Discovering Your House's History Dr. Daisy Mary Moore Macklin easson flipbook Gallery Stratford Gene's Restaurant Gerard Brender à Brandis ghosts Herman Brosius James Anderson Lucy Cartwright Marianne Brandis My Stratford Now Overview map Premiere Screening protests Rainbow Riders Registry Office remembrance Save Avon Crest screening 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

  • Gallery Stratford and The Historical Society Host Another Successful Screening Event
  • A Sold-Out Celebration of Stratford’s “Rainbow Riders”
  • Retired Women Teachers Day
  • Decades of Friendship on Two Wheels
  • New Flipbook – “Creators of the Classic City”

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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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