Bruce County Historical Society
33A Victoria St., North N0H 2L0 Southampton, ON, Canada

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On June 3rd, the entire 160th Bruce battalion marched from Walkerton to Chesley through Brant Twp and Vesta (they stopped at Alex Rae's farm, midway for their n...oon meal and fresh spring water). The battalion entered Chesley from the south and marched through town to the school at the north end. The 160th band led the way past the Free Presbyterian Church, William Minke's house before it was moved, and a tent where the cenotaph now stands. See more

The windstorm of 1913 blew the skating rink down in Chesley and also apparently ruined the lawn bowling lawn!!

YOUTUBE VIDEO - British Home Children - "Sharing the Stories" Presentation by Dan Oatman from February 25, 2021 https://youtu.be/L_2GefE7yLk

Members and the public are welcome to attend this free webinar.

In 1902, German-Canadians and Celebration of Mass in Formosa: following Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, the parishioners would retire to Formosa Springs Brewery for their lager before returning home.

This is a (to me) weird looking back to back small tandem steam engine. Cow catcher on one end, looks like the hitch on the other. Says CALEDON on the side, but is from the Grey Bruce Image Archive. Can any train buffs elaborate?

This year, like many organizations, we are moving to an online virtual Zoom meeting.The AGM is Saturday October 24, 2020 starting at 1:30 PM with guest speaker is Randy Schnarr who will present a very interesting and informative talk on The History of Railroads and Trains of Bruce County. To register, send an email to [email protected]

Today in 1900, marks the day Wallace Blakely joined the Independent Order of Oddfellows Lodge No.328, located in Underwood. This pin was awarded to Wallace in ...1985 for 85 years of membership. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2KMstKJ #BruceCountyHistory #independentorderofoddfellows #givingback #communnity #thankyou Municipality of Kincardine

From Bruce County Museum. R. E. Moore built this store on Webster Street in the 1880’s, where Hellyer’s store is today.

Port Elgin: Engine used to haul gravel Description Reproduction photograph featuring a train engine with both "66" and "Canadian National" painted on the side. In the background there are two men. Written on the back of the photograph, "Small engine that hauled gravel cars out of pit behind Saugeen District Secondary School Port Elgin. Gravel loaded onto Gondola cars and then spread on tracks." Provenance: This reproduction was made by the Bruce County Historical Society, from an original provided by Mrs. Fred Barnes.

Reconstruction of Hwy 6, 5 miles south of Tobermory in 1948. Prior to reconstruction, the section of Hwy 6 from Wiarton to Tobermory was one of Ontario's narrow...est highways, with many sharp curves and steep grades. Improvements carried out between the late 1940s and early 1960s converted this winding back road into a comfortable, all-season paved highway. Photo taken on June 21, 1948. See more

Wiarton Echo posted this in March 2011. The Sauble Clipper went up and down the Sauble River. It was run by the Doran Bros from Southampton. This is Captain Morice Doran at the Doran's Boat Livery dock on the Sauble River.

Wiarton - Gateway to the Bruce Peninsula (1931) [Source: V. Last]

going through old photos - this is the Tobermory Wireless crew (apologies if this has already been shared).

Guest are welcome to attend.

A very sad day on Saugeen First Nation. The Wesley Church on Highway 21 has been gutted by fire. I was told by a local bystander that two other churches were se...t ablaze last night as well. One on French Bay Road and another on Scotch Settlement Road. I was also told that a suspect was apprehended after the OPP found a suspect truck and released a Canine unit into the Bush, three hours later they found a suspect. See more

This year's Bruce County Historical Society's Annual General Meeting will be of the form of an online Zoom Meeting and everyone is invited. To be held Saturday October 24, at 1:30 PM. Enjoy a presentation by Randy Schnarr on "The History of Railways and Trains in Bruce County". Please see flyer for registration details.

On September 14, 1866, the 32nd Bruce Battalion of Infantry was formed through an amalgamation of several smaller militia companies. This cap badge belonged to... G.R Savage who was from Chesley, Ontario in Arran Elderslie For more archived photos visit bit.ly/3e7CWtn #brucecounty #brucecountyhistory #photo #oldphotos #militaryhistory

Does anyone remember hearing ghost stories about a ghost ferry with lights blazing and dance music playing.....it would come glide into the harbour on foggy nights??

Some fun old pictures from Port Elgin Pumpkinfest

This article was originally written for the 1994 Bruce County Historical Society Yearbook and adapted by Bob Johnston

Lake Rosalind before there were cottages and houses on it.