Bruce County Historical Society

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Bruce County Historical Society Research, document, collect, disseminate & preserve material pertaining to Bruce County's history. ..

research, document, collect, dissemonate & preserve material pertaining to the history of Bruce County and its people.

Barn Tour - 18 Oct 2026East of Port Elgin
10/10/2026

Barn Tour - 18 Oct 2026
East of Port Elgin

Barn Tour on October 18th!

Time is running out to secure your ticket for our AGM. Deadline is this Friday.
10/06/2026

Time is running out to secure your ticket for our AGM. Deadline is this Friday.

You are welcome to attend our 2026 AGM in Kincardine. The public are welcome to attend. To reserve a spot send an email to [email protected].

10/03/2026

Fog Alarm Building at the Cape Croker Lighthouse, 1906. Possibly Richard Chapman, (center-right) the first official lighthouse keeper after the station was equipped.

09/29/2026

Congratulations to six dedicated volunteers from the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre who were recognized with Ontario Volunteer Service Awards for their years of commitment and service to the Museum.

đź‘Ź 15 Years of Service
• Craig Dolbeer
• Randy Schnarr

đź‘Ź 10 Years of Service
• Trudy Schwass
• Dorne Fitzsimmons

đź‘Ź 5 Years of Service
• Gord Sproule
• Lou Vanderploeg

The awards were presented on September 10th at a ceremony at the Best Western in Owen Sound by MPPs Lisa Thompson and Paul Vickers, MPP .

Thank you to these incredible volunteers for sharing your time, talents, and passion. Your contributions help make the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre a welcoming place to learn, connect, and explore.

Pictured left to right: Trudy Schwass, Randy Schnarr, Craig Dolbeer, Lou Vanderploeg.

09/25/2026
09/24/2026

As the International Plowing Match returns to Walkerton for its 50th anniversary, take a look back at the rich history of one of Ontario's largest celebrations of agriculture and rural life.

From its roots in the 1800s to Bruce County's proud legacy as host in 1976, 1993, 2008, and now 2026, the IPM showcases the innovation, skill, community spirit, and hospitality that define rural Ontario.

đź”— Read our latest blog to explore the history behind this iconic event and Bruce County's longstanding connection to the Match:

brucemuseum.ca/collection/international-plowing-match-tradition-innovation-and-community/

Municipality of Brockton

Bonnie Sitter presenting, “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes”, tonight at Walkerton District Co...
09/23/2026

Bonnie Sitter presenting, “We Lend a Hand: The Forgotten Story of Ontario Farmerettes”, tonight at Walkerton District Community School, 7-9PM.

This award-winning documentary film shows how 40,000 young women helped win the Second World War by working on Canadian farms!

Get your copy of “Furrows of Bruce County” available in the IPM Souvenir Tent at the BCHS display.
09/23/2026

Get your copy of “Furrows of Bruce County” available in the IPM Souvenir Tent at the BCHS display.

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33A Victoria Street , North
Southampton, ON
N0H2L0

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