Welcome to the website of the Guelph Historical Association.

Upcoming GHS Lectures (2013–2014)

(No lecture in January)

February 4, 2014 - Dr. Evelyn Bird - Barns and Coach-houses of Guelph

March 4, 2014 – Dr. James White - Rewriting History: The sinking of HMS Pathfinder in September, 1914

April 1, 2014 – Guest Speaker & Annual General Meeting
Kevin James, University of Guelph Scottish Studies Department - Great Scots! Four Centuries of Migration to Canada

(see full schedule)

All lectures are held on the first Tuesday of the month and commence at 7:30 pm; all lectures with the exception of that in December will be held in the hall of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church at Norfolk and Suffolk streets.

About the GHS

The Guelph Historical Society was founded on 21 February 1961 and is an affiliate member of the Ontario Historical Society. The objectives of the GHS are: to encourage and stimulate interest in the history of Guelph and its environs; to bring together individuals interested in the research, preservation, promotion and advancement of the history of the area; to hold meetings for the presentation and discussion of historical information relating to the Guelph area; to publish books, articles, papers, etc. about the history of Guelph; to identify local sites of historical interest; and to cooperate with other historical societies and related organizations. The GHS is based out of Guelph, Ontario, Canada.