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When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road
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When Ontario Street Was Shakespeare Road

October 31, 2022October 31, 2022

In the days when Ontario Street was known as Shakespeare Road – there was a strong belief in ghosts and such things. This is an …

“Ghosts Are Inn” Walking Tour 2022
Events

“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 …

Ghosts are Inn, 2021 Tour
Events

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
Events

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. …

The Ghosts Were Inn – A Spirited Evening Enjoyed By All
Events

The Ghosts Were Inn – A Spirited Evening Enjoyed By All

October 24, 2019October 25, 2019

How overwhelming and special, to see so many people come out to participate in our first event , Ghosts are Inn, walking and virtual tours. …

Ghosts Are Inn
Events

Ghosts Are Inn

October 2, 2019October 21, 2019

What: A walking tour of Stratford’s haunted Inns. Prefer not to walk. Stay in place and join the virtual guided tour about local historical ghosts. …

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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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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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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

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356 Ontario St., Suite 133

Stratford, ON N5A 7X6

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