Glengarry Historical Society
New By-laws were approved by the GHS Board on February 21, 2013 for presentation to the GHS members for final approval. Click Here to see the By-laws.
Glengarry Historical Scenes
From the Archives of Ontario:
Photos from the early 1900s.
Top Left: Williamstown, Marsden Kemp
Bottom Left: Alexandria Train Station, Duncan Donovan
Centre: McLeod Store, near Alexandria, Duncan Donovan
Preserving the History of Glengarry, Ontario
Support the Society
Membership in the Historical Society means you are an integral part in preserving local history. You are invited to each of the regular meetings, which usually feature an interesting guest speaker or presentation. You will receive the Newsletter (several per year), and advance notice of Historical Society events. Membership in the Glengarry Historical Society is $20 ($25 Family) annually, or $200 for a lifetime membership.
Complete the Membership Form.pdf to join.
The Glengarry Historical Society is an affiliate of the Ontario Historical Society.
Contact: info@glengarryhistoricalsociety.com
for more information.
The Glengarry Historical Society was founded in 1957 with the following goals:
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To stimulate interest in local history among residents of the county by holding meetings with lectures, displays, papers and discussions. -
To discover and collect materials which will help to preserve and illustrate the history of the county.
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To provide for the preservation and display of such materials and for its accessibility, as far as may be feasible, to all who may wish to examine or study it.
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To promote the preservation and restoration of historical areas, buildings, monuments and markers in Glengarry county.
Mailing Address:
Glengarry Historical Society
PO Box 416
Alexandria, Ontario, K0C 1A0
