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The following, we picked up, is from a hand out circular on the

CHESTERVILLE AND DISTRICT
HISTORICAL SOCIETY

P.O. BOX 693
14 VICTORIA ST.
CHESTERVILLE
ONTARIO KOC 1HO

GOALS

* To research, record and preserve the physical, social, folkoric, agricultural and industrial history of North Dundas.

* To maintain and promote the Heritage Centre located within the Old Town Hall, Chesterville.

* To accept donations of original artifacts and documents that are relevant to the area.

* To develop and promote educational programs that explore local history.

MEMBERSHIP

The Chesterville and District Historical Society is registered as a Non Profit corporation and membership fees and donations are tax deductible.

Individual $10.00 annual

Corporate $25.00 annual

THE SOCIETY

We are a group of area residents who are interested in helping to preserve and interpret local history. The Chesterville and District Historical Society was founded in 1984 with the help of the Rotary Club. We are affiliated with the Ontario Historical Society and have received funding from Provincial grants.

MEETINGS

Meetings are generally held on the fourth Monday of every month at 8:00 p.m. in the Heritage Centre. Membership entities the member to attend meetings and special presentations by guest speakers . The Heritage Centre is open to the public in July and August, staffed by a summer student.

THE COLLECTION INCLUDES:

* Antique tool display

* Heritage kitchen

* General store counter

* Nestle display

* School photos and artifacts

* Temporary Fair displays

* Dutch Immigration oral history tapes and transcripts

* Tree planting beautification project in town and park

* Commemorative plaques

* Historic walking tour guide

* Archeological discovery program

* Remembrance Day exhibits

* Restored Five Counties Map from 1862

* Postage stamp collection

* Signature quilt

* Miscellaneous objects donated by area residents

* Historic buildings inventory

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