Oakville Historical Society

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Oakville Historical Society

Record #: OAK0657

Last Full Update: 08 Aug 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone	905-844-2695
E-Mail	historyoakville@gmail.com
Website	www.oakvillehistory.org
Contact Form	www.oakvillehistory.org/contact.html
Social Media	Facebook, Instagram
Primary Contact	George Chisholm, President; Phone: 289-838-6428; Email: gchisholm235@gmail.com

Site Information

Located In Community	Oakville
Address & Map	110 King St Oakville, ON L6J 1B1
Intersection	Navy St and Lakeshore Rd E
Physical Access	Partially Accessible - Anyone using a wheelchair would require assistance to get in and out of the building ; Once inside the building, it's all one floor. The washroom has a grab bar but doesn't meet the official definition because the door isn't wide enough (not 42") and the basin is not the type that provides easy use. There are two entrances normally used, both have steps and are less than 42" wide. There is one exterior double door which has a low (2") threshold. The paths to get to the doors are either fine gravel or natural stone.

Agency Information

Description (Agency)	An organization whose mission is to collect, preserve and promote the historical heritage of the Town of Oakville
Legal Status	(51) Registered Charity
Established	1952
Funding	Grants ; Donations ; Fees
Elections	AGM March

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)	The Society's building contains: exhibit rooms archival storage library board room office space operates the Merrick Thomas House Museum in Lakeside Park offers special days and events ghost walks offered in October conducts Historical Walking Tours of Old Oakville conducts virtual tours research and production of black and white historic building plaques sponsors Lorne Scots Oakville Army Cadet Corps public asked to donate any papers or photographs of historical interest always a need for volunteers
Hours	Archives and office: Tue and Thu 1 pm-4:30 pm and third Sun afternoon of each month call for appointment
Dates	walking tours Ghost Walks in the fall
Areas Served	Oakville
Eligibility	Anyone interested in preserving and promoting Oakville history
Application	Call or visit
Languages	English ; French
Fees	Membership ; Admission - tours ; Fee assistance available.

Categories and Classification

Service Categories	Historic Preservation ; Historical Societies ; Sightseeing/Guided Tours
Older Adult Main Categories	ARTS / CULTURE
Older Adult Sub-Categories	Historic Preservation ; Museums & Historical Societies

Agency Overview