The Elgin County Archives will be closed from December 24th at noon, until at least January 25th, 2021
The Elgin County Archives will be closed from December 24th at noon, until at least January 25th, 2021, due to the provincial lockdown.
Gina Dewaele
Elgin County Heritage Centre Open with Controlled Access
The Elgin County Heritage Centre is open to the public subject to health and safety procedures brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please read the full Notice by pressing “READ MORE”
Upcoming Exhibit: Hockey
September 5 – December 23
Hockey – a travelling exhibit from the Canadian Museum of History
A travelling exhibition of high points in the sport from yesterday and today
Elgin County Archives Open by Appointment Only as of August 10th, 2020 – Notice
On Monday, August 10th, 2020, the Elgin County Archives will be re-opening our on-site public services subject to new safety procedures brought on by the COVID-19 global pandemic. Please read the full Press Release by pressing “READ MORE”
The Illustrated Life of Jumbo
The Illustrated Life of Jumbo JUMBO was orphaned by hunters while still quite young in what is now Eritrea. He would go on to become the first male African elephant … Read more
Elgin County COVID-19 – Press Release
The Elgin County Museum will be CLOSED until further notice. Please see the Elgin County COVID-19 Press Release linked.
Elgin County COVID-19 – Press Release
The Elgin County Archives will be CLOSED until further notice. Please see the Elgin County COVID-19 Press Release linked
The Elgin County Archives has completed the digitization of early Elgin County newspapers!
In partnership with the Elgin County branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society, the Elgin County Archives has scanned and digitized microfilm newspaper issues. These newspapers represent a key resource for information on the unique documentary history of Elgin County…
David Kilpatrick: Architect
David Kilpatrick: Architect
January 18 – August 29, 2020
The 1870s saw tremendous growth in St. Thomas thanks to the arrival of the Canada Southern and Great Western Railways, turning the sleepy village into a burgeoning metropolis and putting it on the road to becoming Canada’s Railway Capital…
February 2020 Property History Workshops
We are offering two Property History Workshops in February 2020 at:
Dutton Library, February 25th, 2pm &
Rodney Library, February 28th, 1pm
Space is limited. Please register in advance by registering in branch or contacting Assistant Archivist Gina Dewaele: gdewaele@elgin.ca; 519-631-1460 ext. 154
