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!
News & Events
Celebrate Christmas with us!
Celebrate Christmas with the Newcastle Village and District Historical Society Saturday, December 22, 2018, 9:30 am – noon Enjoy some hot cider and Christmas cookies. There’s always good chat in ‘The Room’ on Saturdays. Bring the kids or the Grandkids and learn to make an old fashioned Christmas pinecone decoration. Everyone Welcome! Merry Christmas!
Newcastle Santa Parade 2018
The Newcastle Santa Parade has become a much-anticipated annual tradition in the Village of Newcastle. Local businesses, organizations, schools and community members pitch in for a night of fun to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season. The Newcastle Village and District Historical Society participates with a float each year. See if you can find … Read more
Remembrance message
No one alive today has seen our faces. No grandchild has heard our voices or felt our touch. We did not intend to die. We were ordinary men and boys for whom circumstances Caused us to do an extraordinary thing. We gave our lives so that you might live free from tyranny. We are now … Read more
Remembrance Day 2018
Newcastle Village and District Historical Society will be mounting a Remembrance Display in the History Room at the Newcastle Village Community Hall for the month of November. Please come and remember with us. The History Room is opened 9:30 to noon every Tuesday and Saturday, but as a special community outreach, we will be open on Armistice Day/Remembrance Day … Read more
General Meeting – 7 p.m., Tuesday, October 2
Guest Speaker: Grant Karcich on the original native trails in Southern Ontario Centennial Room (lower level) Newcastle Community Hall 20 King Ave. West, Newcastle. Guest Speaker Grant Karcich is the author of 6 books and will speak on the original Native Trails in Southern Ontario. Oshawa author’s latest highlights Ontario trails(Oshawa Express, July 2017) No charge for … Read more
Update on proposed Heritage Park on Wilmot Creek
Re: Plan to establish a Heritage Park lying between Belmont House and the east bank of Wilmot Creek, Newcastle, ON Last night, the Planning and Development Committee of Municipal Council voted to approve an amendment No.117 to the Official Plan to give effect to this large residential development west of Ruddell Road, north of Highway 2. … Read more
NVDHS Fall Events
Orono Fair September 6 to 9 NVDHS will have a booth in the arena at the Orono Fair again this year. We will be featuring ‘Great Lakes Shipping’ with the emphasis on Captain Gibson and the ship, Ariadne, out of the Port of Newcastle. Many photos and Captain Gibson’s diary will be among the items on display. Don’t miss … Read more
Newcastle’s heritage champion, Myno Van Dyke, recognized for lifetime achievement
Eminent Clarington historian Myno Van Dyke has been honoured with the Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Award for Lifetime Achievement. “I’m thrilled, absolutely thrilled,” said Van Dyke. The Lieutenant Governor’s Ontario Heritage Awards celebrates those who make “exceptional contributions to cultural and natural heritage conservation, environmental sustainability and biodiversity.” The Lifetime Achievement award recognizes outstanding individuals … Read more
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