Dalkeith Historical Society – Dalkeith – Ontario

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

Olde Lochiel Heritage -
General and Family History — Olde Lochiel Heritage - General and Family History

Glengarry Military Heritage -
Honouring Our Own — Glengarry Military Heritage - 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

AUGUST 31 – Labour Day Celebration

From 10 am to 1 pm, come and enjoy DHS Hospitality. local veggies, including garlic, perennials and house plants, odds and sods, baking etc. Members are encouraged to attend. Baking items are welcome. Vendors welcome.
Contact Maggie at 613-874-9994

OCTOBER

October 26, 2024: Celebration of Life of Frances Fraser at 1 pm. Quigley Highlanders members and more. Catered Lunch and social time following.

NOVEMBER

November is Membership Month and your support is greatly appreciated!
NOVEMBER 11: REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE at 11 a.m. AT THE CENOTAPH, 1841 DALKEITH ROAD, DALKEITH. Reception to follow the service.
November 30, 2024, Saturday 10 am to 1 pm. Annual Christmas Cookie and Craft Sale. Volunteers lunch to follow. Donations of baked good and snacks appreciated.

DECEMBER

DECEMBER: Hospitality and Heritage from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1841 County Road #23, Dalkeith. .

2024 Board of Directors & General Info

2011-OCN #1851349
2012-CRA #813460110RR0001

OFFICERS: M.Dean, S. Richer, P. Kerr
DIRECTORS: Jeannie R., H. Kaufman, 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, Box 4,
Dalkeith, On K0B 1E0
Email: DalkeithHistorySociety@gmail.com

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Memberships: Individual: $20/year | Family: $30/year
Donations of your choice are welcome.
CRA receipts issued for amounts $50.00 and up.

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DHS Committees support and implement Board Directives. DHS property is insured through Ecclesiastical.

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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.

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