Preserving and Promoting Oakville's Heritage
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There are 3 ways Protect and Promote Oakville's Heritage

1. Financial Donations

Like most charitable organizations and Historical Societies, we are always in need of funds. If you are thinking of making a donation and would like to discuss it further, please contact the Society. We will be more than happy to respond! Charitable Receipts are automatically emailed annually, when the accumulated donation is $5.00 or more.  We are registered with Canada Revenue Agency.
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Donate Now to the Oakville Historical Society
​You may also mail a cheque to
The Oakville Historical Society
110 King Street
Oakville ON  L6J 1B1
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2. Donations of Artefacts

By formal agreement between the Town of Oakville and the Society, the Society is the main collector of historical documents and photos concerning the history of the Town of Oakville. We may accept only archival material; that is photographs, documents and other printed materials. Some examples are shown to the right. All other artifacts are offered to the Town of Oakville Erchless Museum.

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Our collection is entirely dependent on donations from the public, so don’t throw out those old family documents and photographs; bring them to us. We want them and would greatly appreciate the material!  For research purposes, we prefer originals but will happily accept appropriate copies.  We are most interested in the following items:

  • Photographs – including prints, negatives, slides and movies concerning the history of The Town of Oakville.
  • Documents – including letters, wills, deeds, family histories and just about anything concerning the history of the town and its families. If you have published your family history connected with Oakville, please let us know.
  • Books – Please see the section on Our Collection. 

We’d love to see anything you think might be of interest, even on a loan basis. Many artifacts can be scanned, digitized to be added to our collection. Help to protect and promote the heritage of your family and Oakville.

Your potential donation will be referred to our acquisitions committee.  If, for any reason, your donation is not appropriate for our collection, we will certainly advise you of the reasons.

Please contact us.
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3. Become a member

 ​To support the Society on an ongoing basis, consider joining the Society as a member.  Click here to become a member. There are lots of reasons to become a member.

4. Purchasing Items

We have a range of gifts for purchase, including books, maps, cards and prints. Please view our SHOP page for more information.
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Other ways to support us:

The Society relies on support from our members and volunteers, why not join us?

You can also get involved in our Society events and activities to show your support, we look forward to seeing you there!
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  • HOME
  • Contact
    • DONATE
    • Internships
  • ABOUT
    • Our Story
    • Our Town
    • Our Downtown
    • Our Office and Grounds
    • The Thomas House
    • Our Interns
    • Our Sponsors
    • Our Plaques >
      • Plaque Process
      • Plaque Order and Payment
    • Supporting our Cadets
  • Publications and Resources
    • Newsletters
    • Reprints >
      • Beautiful Oakville - 1897
      • Garden of Canada - c1902
      • Telephone Book 1947
      • The Sumner Diaries
    • Audio Video >
      • Videos of Life in Early Oakville
      • Oakville Heritage Moments
    • Links
  • Collections and Exhibits
    • Archives, Photos and Libraries
    • Stories
    • Village Essays
    • Website
    • Basket Factory Memorial Plaques
    • War >
      • First World War
      • First World War Poppies Exhibit
      • Ontario Farmerettes
      • Munro Letters
    • Health Care As It Was >
      • Health Care As It Was - Continued
    • Oakville Images
    • Plaqued Houses and Buildings
    • Town of Oakville Online Collections
  • Membership
    • Join, Renew or Update
    • Why Be A Member
    • Our Volunteers
  • Activities
    • Speakers' Nights
    • Guided Walking Tours
    • Self-guided Walking Tours >
      • Downtown Oakville Historical Walk
      • Erchless Estate
      • Navy Street
      • Old Oakville
      • Trafalgar Road Heritage Conservation District
      • Trafalgar-Allan Corridor
      • Lot 12
      • Historic Reynolds
    • Black History Month
    • Indigenous History Month
    • Ghost Walks >
      • Survey
      • Photo and Video Submission
      • Photos 2022 Ghost Walks
      • Photos 2010 - 2022, Reviews 2016 - 2018
      • Reviews 2022 Ghost Walks
      • Volunteer for Ghost Walks
      • Ghost Stories
      • Video Ghost Stories
    • Doors Open
    • Culture Days
    • Historic Places Days
    • Yard Sale
    • Mayor's Historical Picnic
    • Family Activities >
      • Family Day
      • Annual Family Activities
      • Colouring >
        • Jigsaw Puzzles
  • Shop
    • Shop
    • Fine Art Prints
    • Shop Order Form
    • Art of Oakville
    • Payment