Welcome/Bienvenue/Ceud Mile Failte
Société historique de Dalkeith Historical Society Canada
Greetings from Dalkeith
Where a fine selection of Hospitality and Heritage awaits you!
Dalkeith
Historical Society
We are a grassroots group that came together to own and operate a local historic building-enriching community experiences with the following museum quality exhibits and related activities
General and Family History
Honouring Our Own
DHS Store & Resources
- Alex Fraser Glengarry Gravestones Genealogy Collection
- Online eBooks: a considerable selection of local history and genealogy
- Hard-copy books by mail: Quebec genealogy and history related: Loyalist Townships Early Quebec Collection
- Outdoor Memorial Gardens: Open to the public April-Nov. dawn-dusk
- The on-site store “Curiosity Shop”offers a pleasant selection of jewellery, old coins, books, art, gift items, bric a brac miscellanea
- Coffee Shop-Coffee and cold drinks available
Upcoming Events
JUNE – NOVEMBER
- Annual General Meeting Saturday June 27 10 am at the Dalkeith Historical Society Building 1841 Dalkeith Road in Dalkeith.
- We are open Saturdays 10 am to 1 pm
- tea, snacks and more
- Comfy chairs and conversation
- Stay tuned for special events and displays coming up.
SEPTEMBER
- Touch-A-Book Event; with Dalkeith Plus; Friday Sept 11 1 pm till 4 pm – Authors Tables, Book Signings, Talks, Demos – Snacks Tea and Coffee for a Donation; Admittance is Free.
- Touch-A-Book Event with Dalkeith Plus; Saturday September 12 10 am till 3pm Authors, Books, Talks, Demos; Snacks (sandwiches sweets tea coffee) for a donation; Admittance is free.
NOVEMBER
- November 11 – 11 am; Remembrance Day Ceremony with honour guard – followed by Hospitality indoors.
DECEMBER
- We are closed for the Winter.
Memberships: Individual: $20/year | Family: $30/year
Donations of your choice are welcome.
CRA receipts issued if requested for amounts $20.00 and up.
DHS Committees support and implement Board Directives. DHS property is insured through Ecclesiastical.
Open to the general public April through November Saturdays 10 am-1 pm and on other special occasion dates.
For exhibits, activities, special events and related details see social media, local papers.
2026 Board of Directors & General Info
2011-OCN #1851349
2012-CRA #813460110RR0001
DIRECTORS: P. Kerr, I. MacLennan, G. Mullin, P. Phillips, C. Taylor
The Board meets about 5x/yr plus at their AGM in May/June to conduct necessary business and to fulfill legal obligations.
Snail mail:
Dalkeith Historical Society
1841 Dalkeith Road-Cty Rd 23
Dalkeith, On K0B 1E0
Email: patricia_kerr@yahoo.com
Awards, Appreciation & Volunteering DHS has been the recipient of the following North Glengarry Township Awards:
Dedication and Leadership & Citizen of the Year
In addition, DHS would like to thank the many local businesses that have been of invaluable support.
Last but not least are the valuable DHS members and DHS Friends who patronize community events hosted by DHS.
DHS VOLUNTEERS MAKE IT HAPPEN. THANK YOU. VOLUNTEER & JOIN US