Events
Genealogy 101: Where to Begin?
Date: Thursday, September 28th 2023
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Harriston Library Branch - 88 Mill Street, Harriston ON
Join Assistant Archivists Kelsey Lindinger of the Wellington County Archives, as she walks you through basic steps on your family research, using both print and online resources.
7TH ANNUAL HEADSTONE & HISTORICAL PLAQUE HUNT
Again this year we continue to offer the contest with the added feature of the Historical Plaque hunt. The contest is open to everyone and the search is focused only within the Town of Minto. Our contest is the only one of its kind in Canada and past response has been overwhelmingly positive. Whether you are a local resident or a visitor, please take the time to participate and learn a little history of our Town while on your hunt.
Contest Dates: June 26 -August 9 2023
Prizes: lst-$150. 2nd-$100. 3rd-$50.
Draw Date: August 12th @ 12:30pm during Harriston Street Days Celebration at the Cenotaph beside the Old Town Hall
Entry Form is available at: Harriston Historical Society website OR pickup at the John Webb Room, 3rd floor Harriston Library, Leslie Motors, Home Hardware, Harry Stone's, Royal Bank, Harriston Library.
Submit completed forms before August 9th 2023 to: (one entry per person)
- email: info@harristonhistoricalsociety.com
- Harriston Historical Society, 3rd floor of the Harriston Library