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Bayfield Historical Society 12th Annual Collector Exhibition April 21 & 22 (10AM to 5PM) at the Bayfield Community Centre. Free admission (donation appreciated), with a wide variety of collections to admire. Antique Appraisals (3 item limit with requested donation). Silent Auction, and Lunch Counter are available on site. (tel. 519 565-2376) 2012 Memberships may be obtained at this time - please call Pat or Bud Langley at 519 565-2894. Historical Walking Tours: During July and August on each Saturday at 1p.m. members of the Bayfield Historical Society lead informative and liesurely walking tours through the village's Heritage district. Learn about the history of the area, the ghosts, the fires and the fascinating characters who helped make the village the wonderful place it is today. The $5 fee for the walking tour is used to support our Archives. For your convenience walks can be arranged by appointment, call 519-440-6206. Primary Fundraiser: The Bayfield Historical Society's primary fundraiser is our annual Collector Exhibition at the Community Center in the arena in April. Helen MacLeod ll: ![]() ![]() Society Objectives: The Archives Room,
The Archives Room, established in 1977 is housed in a historic clapboard building that was built in 1893. It originally served as a furniture/undertaker’s business. In 1929, it operated as a grocery store and in the 1940’s, local fishermen used it to build, repair and store their nets. In 1964, Dorothy and Harold Ormand purchased and donated the building for the community. It was moved to its present location at 20 Main Street North in Bayfield in 1977. It is open May to November, Wednesday and Saturdays: 1-5PM The Bayfield Archive’s mandate is to collect, record and preserve local history. Collections include photos, postcards, genealogy, cemetery records, maps and assessment rolls for research Charitable Donations The Bayfield Historical Society is registered with the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) as a charitable corporation. The Society issues tax receipts in line with Canadian Taxation guidelines for donations, gifts and bequests of money, material assets and property according to the conditions made by the donor. You can help support the activities of the Historical society with your generous donations.
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