“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 …
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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. …
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 …
Looking to Volunteer & Learn About Local History First Hand?
The Stratford & District Historical Society: Are you interested in the history, people, places and of Stratford and District? We are looking for volunteers. We …
The Former Registry Office/ Stratford-Perth Archives
Ontario Heritage Week February 21-27, 2022 Since 1974, the third Monday of February has been recognized as Heritage Day in Canada. In 1985, the Ontario …
Trachsel Home: All it took was one small rodent, but the memories remain
All it took was one small rodent doing what they do. Something so insignificant, chewing on an electrical wire, caused a devastating fire and created …
Black History Month
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 …
Our New Year Message
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 …
Stratford’s Cenotaph
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 …