20 King Avenue West • Newcastle • Ontario • L1B 1H7
The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society, in Newcastle, Ontario was formed by a group of citizens in 1981 to preserve and promote the cultural heritage of the former Village of Newcastle and its immediate environs. Today, we have an extensive collection of artifacts, documents and photographs and offer help with research into the history of the area, including its businesses and families.
We are located in the former public library in the Newcastle Community Hall. We have permanent and special displays in the historical room and are open to the public. We are a registered charity, supported by our almost 200 members, local sponsors and donors, with some additional assistance from the Town of Clarington and the Government of Canada (Canada Summer Jobs). We welcome all new members and donors!
NVDHS General Meeting with Speaker Sher Leetooze Genealogy 101: Discover your roots! How to get started, where to look and what to expect as you research your own personal history mystery. WHEN: October 29, 2019 @ 7 – 9 p.m. WHERE: Centennial Room, Newcastle Community Hall 20 King Ave W Newcastle, ON L1B 1H7 COST: Free – all … Read more
Myno Van Dyke, vice-president of the NVDHS board has written a fascinating article published in the Clarington Promoter about the old training school in Bowmanville. The property has been designated a National Historic Site and the Clarington branch of The Architectural Conservancy of Ontario and the Jury Lands Foundation have been working to preserve it. … Read more
By Bob Malone As proponents of the Newcastle Wilmot Creek Heritage Park, we have been working with David Mowat, formerly historical advisor to the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation in Port Perry, to ensure that Anishinaabek cultural interests are well represented in the proposed Park. We attended the inauguration and swearing-in of Chief Mowat … Read more
By Myno Van Dyke On June 5, 2019 at the Season’s Retirement in Bowmanville, NVDHS presented Hazel Crago and Murray Walton with Lifetime Member Awards. These two long time members have been extraordinary members for many years. Hazel Crago, nee Powell, was born in Clarke Township to a family with four boys and four girls. … Read more
Newcastle Community Hall – Lion’s Room May 7 @ 7 to 8:30 p.m Speaker: Dan Buchanan, The History Guy 38 Hours To Montreal: William Weller and the Governor General’s Race of 1840 The Governor General was in a big hurry to get to Montreal in February of 1840 and he contracted with William Weller, the … Read more
On Saturday March 23rd we celebrated Jack Gordon’s 9oth birthday with an open house at the Historical Room. Lots of people to dropped in to wish Jack a happy birthday and enjoy refreshments and of course, a birthday cake. We also honoured new Life Members Jean Rickard and Hazel Crago. Congratulations to Jack, Jean and … Read more
A Gift of Art at 187 King Ave. E. in Newcastle is offering a free speaker series on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Upcoming speakers include: February 28 – Christine Murphy: Humane Society of Durham March 7 – Marilyn Glassford: Lakeshore Tours March 21 – Kiley Percy: Clarington Public Library March 28 – … Read more
Join us Tuesday, March 12 at 7 p.m. for our Annual General Meeting and Show & Tell in the Historical Room at the Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Ave. W. Members of our Society and Community bring and discuss items of historical significance to our community. Got an interesting photo, tool, letter, or anything else … Read more
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