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Make History Come Alive

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Public Meetings

Scheduled on basis of opportunity and when needed. Such meetings will be held at the Ganaraska Conservation Authority Meeting Room, 2216 Highway 28 North, Port Hope, ON

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Coming Events

Wed May 21, 2025 @ 7pm
Annual General Meeting

July 4-6, 2025
Fundraiser: 3-day Giant Yard Sale

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Dorothy’s House

Dorothy’s House Museum has lots of activities. You can download the Dorothy House Museum brochure by clicking on this link.

Our VISION

Port Hope & District Historical Society

To keep alive and bring to life, for young and old, and to preserve for generations to come, the history and heritage of our region [the township of Hope and the town of Port Hope, Ontario] through meetings, lectures, displays, presentations, and other functions, and to involve other heritage groups as well as elementary, high school, and university students in these activities.

To maintain and operate Dorothy’s House Museum as a display case of a workman’s family and lifestyle in the mid-19th century.

Discover More

Exciting Exhibits and Programs

Activities

As well as the monthly meetings we also have:
–Newsletters published periodically
-The museum holds a variety of collections donated and displayed for public viewing, available in the summer. A list of museum events is here.
–Publications
–Historical Education Projects
–Research and Publish books and articles.
–For Sale
–Cemetery Records
–Early Family Genealogies
–Historical Books

For Grandparents & grandchildren

It’s important for us to share our stories with the upcoming generation, to preserve our personal and family heritage.
Please download our questionnaire as a starting point for telling your grandkids what it was like to be a kid…. back when!
Questionaire – When I was a kid
Click here for the PDF version
Click here for the Word version
Then mail it in to us: PO Box 116, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V9, or use the Word version, save it and email it back to us to info@porthopehistorical.ca

Memberships Available

Your membership is valid for the calendar year which covers from January to December

Single – $15.00 per year
Couple – $25.00 per year
Business – $40.00 per year
Lifetime member – $75.00 per person

Join
Click here for a print friendly membership page and mail to: PO Box 116, Port Hope, ON L1A 3V9.
You may also use this form for renewals.

Our Commitment

Preserving Legacy, Inspiring Futures

Presently we are a group of likeminded people who consider it an honour to:

Reminisce about the past

Preserve what we can

Learn lessons and embark upon the future

Join Our Journey

Be a part of preserving and celebrating our heritage. Explore, learn, and discover with us today.

Membership Application Form (New Members and Renewals)