Volunteer for Historical Societies in Ontario

Educational Archives and Heritage Centre
155 Macassa Ave., Hamilton, Ontario L8V2B5

The Archives were first established by the Hamilton Board of Education in 1988, as a place to house and properly preserve the official minute books, documents, student records and significant historic artifacts that told the story and held the history of the Hamilton Board and its schools.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Educational Archives and Heritage Centre

Ex Libris Association
140 St George St, Toronto, Ontario M5S3G6

The ELA is the Canadian national association interested in historical and current issues about libraries, archives, publishing houses, and related institutions and people. Membership is open to all interested parties, but is primarily drawn from the ranks of retired pesons.

Keywords: Libraries · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Ex Libris Association

Fort Malden Volunteer Association
100 Laird Ave South, Amherstburg, Ontario N9V2Z2

As Fort Malden National Historic Site of Canada began planning their 50th Anniversary as a National Historic Site in 1988, a group of volunteers assisted staff with the event.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Fort Malden Volunteer Association

Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village
307 Euclid Ave, Suite 264, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7E6G6

With the Museum making use of the 'self-guided' tour format, we are seeking more volunteer assistance to interact with the guests who visit the museum site. We strive to offer a fun volunteering environment where our volunteers enjoy interacting with the public to help ensure our guests have the best possible experience when visiting Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact us and let us know where and when you would like to lend a hand.

We are also seeking Students who need to obtain their volunteer hours for school.

Please Contact Lois Garrity via Email: opmuse2@tbaytel.net

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Founders' Museum & Pioneer Village

Friends of H.M.C.S. Haida
658 Catharine St N, Hamilton, Ontario L8L4V7

In 1984, the Historic sites and Monuments Board of Canada designated HMCS Haida as a National Historic Site.
In 1989, Friends of HMCS Haida was formed to raise funds for projects that would assist in the preservation and maintenance of the ship.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of H.M.C.S. Haida

Friends of the Canadian War Museum
Amis Du Musee Canadien De La Guerre
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Ontario K1A0M8

Within 5 years, the FCWM will be a national organization of 2,000 members, will be prominent in social media, will have an effective web-site, an efficient administration, a succession plan and will be recognized as the pre-eminent military Museum support organization in Canada.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Canadian War Museum

Friends of the Simcoe County Museum
1151 Highway 26 W, Minesing, Ontario L0L1Y0

The Simcoe County Museum was created in 1928 by Women's Institute members Mrs. C.P. Stocking and Mrs. R.A. Sutherland. The collection was first displayed at the Barrie Public Library, then the Barrie Registry Office. In the 1950s, the County of Simcoe took responsibility for the collection, and the first wing of the Museum was opened on Highway 26 (at the current location) in 1962. Over the years, the museum has grown significantly, and now is composed of a five gallery facility with sixteen outdoor heritage and display buildings.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Friends of the Simcoe County Museum

Georgina Historical Society
26557 Civic Centre Rd, Keswick, Ontario L4P3G1

The Georgina Historical Society is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of Georgina's rich history and heritage.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Georgina Historical Society

Goulbourn Township Historical Society
2064 Huntley Road, Stittsville, Ontario K2S1A7

The Goulbourn Museum is home to interactive and hands-on exhibitions such as The 100th Regiment of Foot about the soldiers who settled Goulbourn Township in 1818 after the War of 1812-1814; The Village Store where kids can dress up as pioneers and shop or barter for supplies; as well as exhibits about early Goulbourn settlers, the communities in the Township, and local services. The Museum is located just south of Stittsville at Stanley's Corners.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Goulbourn Township Historical Society

Guelph Historical Society
A102-100 Crimea St, Guelph, Ontario N1H2Y6

The Guelph Historical Society was founded on 21 February 1961 and is an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical Society.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Guelph Historical Society

Guelph Museum Board of Management
6 Dublin St South, Guelph, Ontario N1H4L5

Members of the Guelph Historical Society began to collect artifacts and displays were mounted in store fronts and community centres.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Guelph Museum Board of Management

Halton Museum Foundation
1151 Bronte Road, Oakville, Ontario L6M3L1

Halton Region Museum offers heritage and environmental programs, facility rentals, live music and other special events.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Halton Museum Foundation

Heritage Toronto
157 King St. E, 3rd Floor, Toronto, Ontario M5C1G9

Heritage Toronto is a charitable arms-length agency of the City of Toronto established in 1949 to promote a greater appreciation for the city's rich architectural, cultural, archaeological and natural heritage. Through partnerships with local community groups and volunteers, Heritage Toronto provides city-wide programs and services.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Heritage Toronto

Lanark County Genealogical Society
2945 County Road 29, Pakenham, Ontario K0A2X0

Lanark County Genealogical Society a not-for-profit organization of family historians with patrons in Lanark County, across Canada, the USA and worldwide. It is our aim to assist members in researching family histories and in the gathering, recording and preserving of genealogical information pertaining to Lanark County.

Keywords: History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Lanark County Genealogical Society

London and Middlesex Heritage Museum
2609 Fanshaw Park Rd E, London, Ontario N5X4A1

Fanshawe Pioneer Village is owned and operated by the not-for-profit charity known as the London and Middlesex Heritage Museum with the support of the City of London, the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority, the Municipality of Thames Centre and the Municipality of Middlesex Centre.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of London and Middlesex Heritage Museum

Marshville Heritage Society Inc.
Wainfleet, Ontario L0S1V0

In the 1980's a group of Wainfleet gentlemen all shared the same vision and worked diligently to make it come true..thus in 1988 the first Marshville Heritage Festival was born. "The lifestyle of a Wainfleet farm family in the 1890's" was the theme of that first festival & still remains today.

Keywords: History · Festival · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Marshville Heritage Society Inc.

Massey Area Museum
160 Sable Street, Massey, Ontario P0P1P0

The purpose of the Massey Area Museum is to collect, preserve, research, and exhibit these objects which will serve to illustrate the settlement and development of the Township of Sables-Spanish Rivers and Sagamok Anishnawbek, up to 1968, the year the museum was founded.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Massey Area Museum

Mississippi Valley Textile Museum
3 Rosamond Street East, Almonte, Ontario K0A1A0

The Mississippi Valley Textile Museum (MVTM) is located in the annex of the former Rosamond Woolen Company in Almonte, Ontario. Constructed in 1867 this National Historic Site of Canada now features a blend of the old and new, all related to the history of the Mississippi Valley and the textile industry.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Mississippi Valley Textile Museum

Museum of Ontario Archaeology
1600 Attawandaron Road, London, Ontario N6G3M6

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians through the creation and dissemination of knowledge about the archaeology of Ontario.

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Museum of Ontario Archaeology

Museums of Burlington

Branch: Ireland House 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, Ontario L7P5A8

Our Vision:
Burlington is a community that knows and celebrates its diverse cultural heritage, and plays an active role in building a better future for Burlington.

Our Mission:
To inspire an appreciation of Burlington's past and its relevance to our present and future through innovative and interactive sharing of Burlington's heritage

Keywords: Museums and Archives · History · Arts and Culture

Volunteer Profile of Museums of Burlington

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