Simcoe County Historical Association

Simcoe County Historical Association The S.C.H.A. is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation, appreciation, and dissemination of the history and heritage of Simcoe County.

Originally organized in 1891 as The Simcoe County Pioneer and Historical Society, we have undergone several name changes. In 1971, we reorganized to become Simcoe County Historical Association. We have always operated under the Charter of the Ontario Historical Society.

Happy Victoria Day!
05/18/2026

Happy Victoria Day!

Happy Mother's Day! 💐
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day! 💐

Today commemorates the 81st Anniversary of VE Day (Victory Day in Europe Day) which marks the end of World War II in Eur...
05/08/2026

Today commemorates the 81st Anniversary of VE Day (Victory Day in Europe Day) which marks the end of World War II in Europe.

From the Barrie Examiner, May 10, 1945

04/19/2026

It was a packed house yesterday at the Town of Innisfil for Barbara Dickson, Bomb Girls, Trading Aprons for Ammo.

Thanks to Innisfil Historical Society and Essa Historical Society for partnering this event!

Mayor Lynn Dollin

Do you have Irish Ancestry?Only two more sleeps until the 1926 Irish census is released! April 18th!
04/16/2026

Do you have Irish Ancestry?

Only two more sleeps until the 1926 Irish census is released! April 18th!

Census 1926 – The Story of Us | National Archives of IrelandDiscover the story behind Ireland’s first census as a newly independent nation. This short film i...

We are excited about our next speaker event! Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo with Barbara Dickson.This is a partner...
04/12/2026

We are excited about our next speaker event! Bomb Girls: Trading Aprons for Ammo with Barbara Dickson.

This is a partnership event between the Essa Historical Society, Innisfil Historical Society and SCHA.

Please join us at Innisfil Town Hall meeting rooms on Saturday April 18th at 2pm. Light refreshments to follow.

The event is free for members and $5.00 for non-members. Space is limited, so please confirm your spot at [email protected]

04/09/2026
04/07/2026

The Sharon Museum and Gardens is the next county over, but what a great trend to hop on! Let's see museums in Simcoe County do it!

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Box 144
Barrie, ON
L4M4S9

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