Be a part of our Port Burwell Historical Society, creating positive change in your community
Be a part of our Port Burwell Historical Society, creating positive change in your community
Join us in making a difference in your community! The Port Burwell Historical Society is a volunteer organization dedicated to the principles of conservation, preservation and restoration with respect to the culturally and historically significant components of our Village.
The Port Burwell Historical Society is pleased to announce our association with Frisky Beaver Wine Co. to raise funds for the restoration of the Port Burwell Historic (1840) Lighthouse.
When you purchase any of the excellent Frisky Beaver products, either in person at their winery in Port Dover or online at www.ShopWine.ca, use our exclusive Promo Code: PBHS24
You will receive 5% off on any purchase (even off their sales prices) and the Port Burwell Historical Society will receive 10% of your purchase total towards the Lighthouse restoration.
So … Raise A Glass - Save Our Lighthouse!
The Port Burwell Historical Society would like to clarify a point that was raised at the November 2nd Council meeting.
Mayor Ed Ketchabaw and Treasurer Lorne James stated that donations made to the restoration of the Lighthouse through the Society's GoFundMe page would not be eligible for tax receipts. To clarify - donations made through the Society's GoFundMe page will not be eligible for tax receipts issued by the Municipality.
To Confirm, donations over $25.00 made to the Port Burwell Historical Society Lighthouse Restoration Fund via GoFundMe will receive tax receipts issued by the Port Burwell Historical Society, as will donations to the fund made directly to the Society by cheque.
The Port Burwell Historical Society is a registered charity and is recognized by the Canada Revenue Agency. We are in good standing with the Charities Directorate.
On Monday, April 15th, the Vienna Swans' President, Kate Kent, Vice President and OLG Treasurer, Rachael Wintermute and Bonnie Bradfield presented a cheque for $2,000.00 to sponsor the Canadian Harvard Aircraft Association flyover at this year's Port Burwell Canada Day Festivities. The flyover of vintage World War II Harvard and Yale trainers in formation is one of the highlights of the day.
Accepting the very generous donation are Historical Society's members Ron Bradfield (President), Bonnie Bradfield, Albert White and Roy Sullivan (Secretary/Treasurer).
The Port Burwell Marine Museum 2024 will open over the Victoria Day weekend. The Museum's curator, Jennifer Beauchamp (pictured centre), has been working hard behind the scenes planning a new exhibit for the patrons of the Museum, follow our website Museum page for exciting updates!
The Port Burwell Historical Society’s Secretary/Treasurer, Roy Sullivan (pictured left) partnered with My Paint & Decor Tillsonburg, owners Kyle (pictured right) & Ryan Varro, to donate all the paint the Museum needs to make their vision a reality.
Thank you to the great folks at My Paint & Décor Tillsonburg (mypaintanddecor.com); Kyle & Ryan Varro and Julie Osipenko for their help and generosity to our community.
At our recent Annual General Meeting, our President, Ron Bradfield, presented a plaque to Chuck Buchanan in recognition of his many years of service to the Historical Society and the Port Burwell community
Chuck was a founding member of the Historical Society and spent 21 years as the Society's Treasurer before stepping down in November 2022. Chuck also spent years as the Treasurer of E.O.N. ( Elgin Oxford Norfolk Association of Curators, Archivists & Directors) and as a member of the Bayham Museum Board. Many of the exhibits in the Port Burwell Marine Museum are the direct result of Chuck's hard work.
Thank you, Chuck, for all your work on behalf of Port Burwell.
On December 2, 2023, after the close of the Santa Claus Parade, our President, Ron Bradfield, presented a donation to the Trinity Anglican Church, represented by Stan Rushton.
The members of Trinity Church have assisted the Historical Society on many occasions and projects and have never asked for any compensation for their efforts. We felt it was time to formally recognize these contributions to our community with a small token of appreciation.
Thank you, Trinity Church, for all your work in making Port Burwell a better place to live
The Port Burwell Historical Society acknowledges we are located on lands that have been occupied by First Nations for millennia.
Port Burwell is situated in Treaty 3 (Between the Lakes Purchase) territory, a treaty signed in 1792. This is the traditional territories of the Anishinabewaki, the Attiwonderonk (Neutral), the Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and the Mississauga; lands rich with civilizations knowledgeable of architecture, preservation of culture, and the perpetuation and sustainment of Turtle Island.
The Port Burwell Historical Society is committed to reconciliation. We will honour the land through acts of conservation and preservation that reflect and respect its heritage. We will create new relationships and partnerships with our First Nations neighbours and strive to share and protect this land for future generations.
P.O. Box 10, Port Burwell, Ontario, Canada, N0J 1T0
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