Phone: 905 844-2695

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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​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By formal agreement between the Town of Oakville and the Society, the Society is the main collector of historical documents and photos concerning the history of the Town of Oakville.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.

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!