“Historically Speaking” – Documentary Series – Director’s Comments
About a year before the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Stratford & District Historical Society engaged in discussions around the creation of a captivating …
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Vigil At Avon Crest Has Now Lasted 50 Days
Our vigil at Avon Crest has now lasted 50 days! Ninety-five percent of the people polled support saving Avon Crest: that’s 7,566 people and they …
Stratford Books – Our new website page
Our newest website page “Stratford Books” provides a valuable and entertaining resource for anyone interested in the history, culture, and traditions of the region. “Stratford …
New “Streets of Stratford” Website
What’s in a name? It all depends upon the name. Street names in Stratford are carefully considered before being passed by city council. No scandals, …
SAVE AVON CREST Introduces Position Paper
As the very real potential of the demolition of Stratford’s first General Hospital, named Avon Crest, is brought forward by the Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance’s …
HPHA opens bids for demolition of Avon Crest – CTV News Kitchener
Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance announced that they are proceeding with plans to demolish Avon Crest, Stratford’s first hospital, by requesting bids to undertake the building’s …
Save Avon Crest – First Public Event
On December 13, 2022 an overflow audience of more than 60 attended a public event at the Queen’s Inn hosted by Save Avon Crest. The …
“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 …
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. …